climate change
Cities can unlock potential, summit hears
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.
Green jobs
Councils need a skilled workforce to deliver climate change commitments and sustainable local growth.
Collaboration on regional net zero
The action that’s needed to address and arrest the impacts of climate change is wide-ranging and profound.
Co-creating a circular region
Over the past three years, local authorities have declared climate emergencies and taken an active role in supporting the delivery of net zero.
Local net zero: an indispensable goal
As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson established net-zero carbon as the quickest route to ending our reliance on Russian oil and gas, reducing household bills, and boosting local jobs and skills across the country.
‘Extreme heat fuelled by climate change’
The importance of funding local fire and rescue services for potential risk rather than just day-to-day demand was demonstrated by July’s heatwave, the LGA has said.
The benefits of sustainable clean energy
While the country eagerly sat waiting for the heatwave to pass, what was the Government doing?
Net-zero response needed to hottest day
In July, we saw the hottest day in our country’s history, and there is evidence that we should be expecting many more.