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Councils Struggle to Meet 2045 Net-Zero Goals

10/20/2025

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South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council say they are lagging behind the 2045 net-zero target.
They must achieve a 9% emissions reduction from 2021 to 2025, but South Oxfordshire has 3.3% and Vale of White Horse has 5% reductions.
South Oxfordshire has progressed with solar installations and electric vehicles, aiming for net zero by 2030, but progress is hindered by reorganization and low-carbon waste vehicles.

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Story summary

South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council say they are lagging behind the 2045 net-zero target.
They must achieve a 9% emissions reduction from 2021 to 2025, but South Oxfordshire has 3.3% and Vale of White Horse has 5% reductions.
South Oxfordshire has progressed with solar installations and electric vehicles, aiming for net zero by 2030, but progress is hindered by reorganization and low-carbon waste vehicles.