Green New Deal: MPs urge government to devolve power to deliver net zero

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Green New Deal: MPs urge government to devolve power to deliver net zero

Report from MPs and peers argues that unless government devolves significant powers and cash to a local level, national climate targets will not be met

Local authorities will have to take a more central role in delivering green projects such as clean energy infrastructure and improved public transport if the UK is to meet its overarching target of net...

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