Australian local councils lead the way in tackling climate change as federal policy stalls

Thirty-five councils pledge to switch renewable energy, maximise public transport use and develop more climate-resilient communities

Local councils across Australia are taking climate action into their own hands as climate policy paralysis plagues the federal government.

Thirty-five have pledged to switch to renewable energy, build sustainable transport, and develop greener, efficient and more climate-resilient communities.

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