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Report: Cash-strapped councils climate plans hamstrung by inadequate government support
A lack of funding and strategic support from central government is making it difficult for local authorities to support the drive for net zero emissions, imperiling the entire national mission, a new Green Alliance report argues
West Berkshire Council launches UK's first local government green bond
Green bond arranged by Abundance Investment aims to raise £1m from residents to fund solar panels on council buildings
Council reject plans to expand Bristol Airport after climate criticism
North Somerset Councillors voted to against plans to expand Airport's capacity from 10 to 12 million, citing environmental concerns
Amber Rudd attacks 'damaging' Hastings solar farm proposal
Former energy and climate secretary and MP for Hastings & Rye argues solar expansion should not come 'at the expense of our natural environment'
Liverpool bids to become first 'climate positive' city by the end of 2020
Council partners with Poseidon Foundation to use its blockchain platform to 'rebalance' more than 110 per cent of city's carbon emissions
Nottingham City Council joins green buildings drive
Innovation Gateway initiative, which counts Tesco, RBS and Heathrow as members, will see council share best practice on cutting carbon, waste and water
Carbon bubble? UK councils hold £16bn in fossil fuel investments
Progress to shift away from high-carbon investments remains slow despite warnings of transition risk
Solar Street Lighting launches £3.5bn fund to boost rollout of carbon-saving technology
Company offering councils and businesses interest-free loans to install LED street lights powered by renewable energy
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