Durham Green Party Press release
31st October 2021 / 16th October 2024 by richardsimpson
County Durham’s three Conservative MPs have voted down an amendment to the Environment Bill which would have made it illegal for water companies to discharge raw sewage into our rivers and coastal waters. Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison, North West Durham MP Richard Holden, and Sedgefield MP Paul Howell, all voted with the Government to […]
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22nd October 2021 / 16th October 2024 by richardsimpson
Shincliffe Parish Council has committed to doing its bit to reach “net zero” emissions. Members have unanimously agreed to declare a climate and ecological emergency, and to call for a joint local & national government Task Force to plan action to reach ‘net zero’ emissions. Green councillor Stephen Ashfield said: “Many local authorities are playing […]
Rallies
18th October 2021 / 16th October 2024 by richardsimpson
This autumn is a vital one for the climate. From 31 October to 12 November, world leaders, scientists and NGOs will meet in Glasgow for COP26 – the UN Climate Change Conference to discuss the climate emergency and recommit to take the necessary actions to save the planet. Or not. The Green Party UK, including […]
