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IEMA declares climate and environment emergency

Catherine Early
clock 20 September 2019 •
Climate emergency: IEMA urges stronger action
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Climate emergency: IEMA urges stronger action

The continuing and escalating climate emergency requires leadership at all levels, from government through to individuals, declares sustainability professionals group

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) has joined a growing list of organisations, local authorities, and governments to formally declare a "climate emergency". "Our declaration...

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