Local elections are taking place next week, and councils' plans for the environment are under the spotlight.
This means they recognise that climate change is a serious issue and needs to be acted on.
Andy Gouldson, Professor of Environmental Policy at Leeds University says that councils should be focused on reducing emissions from transport and buildings, as these make up 80% of a local area's direct carbon footprint.Local authorities have the power to influence how people move around their area, and to promote greener forms of travel.
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