BBC writes: "Council net zero target postponement 'concerning'"
- Anthony Burke
- Nov 1, 2024
- 1 min read
BBC writes "Council net zero target postponement 'concerning'
In summary:
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has drawn criticism for pushing back its carbon neutrality targets, moving its council deadline from 2025 to 2030 and the district-wide goal from 2030 to 2045. While Council leader David Rouane defended the decision by citing significant emissions cuts and technological development challenges, former climate lead Dr. Sue Roberts and Conservative councillor Ian Snowdon have condemned the move, with Snowdon accusing the council of only taking climate action seriously during elections. The council maintains that the revised targets better align with other Oxfordshire councils and national goals, but climate campaigners are particularly concerned about the 15-year delay to the district-wide target, viewing it as a step back from addressing the climate emergency.
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