Local town plans 'not dealing with climate change effectively'
Research led by Town and Country Planning Association claims most new local plans in England not adequately addressing emissions or adaptation
Most town planners in England are threatening the long-term economic resilience of communities by failing to adequately address carbon emissions or climate change adaptation in their work, new research...
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