The Climate Emergency movement has been one of the most striking developments in the fight against climate change, coming as scientists warn we have only 12 years to limit global warming before catastrophic damage occurs. Councils of all stripes have begun to pass motions to dramatically accelerate carbon reduction action. Green World talks to Bryony Edwards, one of the campaigners behind the first Climate Emergency declaration in Darebin, Australia, about the movement’s origins and its next steps.
“While Conservative and Labour candidates are getting doors slammed on them, up and down England and Wales local Greens are filling the gap.” The Green Party has launched its local election campaign with a record number of candidates and a pledge to ensure local communities can make decisions about local land.
