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Helping councils decarbonise

by Mike Biddle

As a country, as a planet, we must reach net zero carbon emissions – but that is certainly easier said than done. 

Categories comment Tags climate change
A river bursts its banks on a high street.

Public ‘not prepared for climate change’

by The Editorial Team

Just 5 per cent of the British public feel prepared for climate change, according to an LGA poll.

Categories news Tags climate change

Devo deals lack representation

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

The lack of support for councils in this Government’s Autumn Statement will see rising needs unmet and an estimated £4 billion shortfall by 2024.  

Categories group leaders Tags climate change

Leading the journey to net zero

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

A life-size white elephant called HS2 greeted us as we arrived to support so many of our inspiring councillors at the Green Party Conference in Brighton in October.

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Councils sound alarm on local climate threats 

by The Editorial Team

Risks to people’s health from heatwaves is the greatest priority climate concern for councils, according to a new LGA survey on local climate preparedness.

Categories news Tags climate change
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Partners in grime

by Freya Roberts

How a council and a researcher built a climate change tool for the waste sector.

Categories features Tags climate change

Cities can unlock potential, summit hears

by The Editorial Team

Cities can level up the country, grow the economy and tackle the climate crisis  if they have the right resources and extra powers, urban leaders have said.

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Mission zero

by Councillor David Renard

Local government is intrinsic to tackling climate change.

Categories features Tags climate change
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Green jobs

by Councillor Kevin Bentley and Mayor Marvin Rees

Councils need a skilled workforce to deliver climate change commitments and sustainable local growth.

Categories features Tags climate change, environment
collaboration on net zero

Collaboration on regional net zero

by Kevin OMalley

The action that’s needed to address and arrest the impacts of climate change is wide-ranging and profound. 

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