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Council set to axe climate emergency declaration

Council set to axe climate emergency declaration
BBC Science Saturday 22 August 2026, 10:18 UTC 1 min read
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Barnsley Council says a review is under way to asses climate and net zero-related activity.

Barnsley Council says a review is under way to asses climate and net zero-related activity.
Barnsley Council (ORG)
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