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Climate plans of both Lanarkshire councils scrutinised by campaigners

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Both North and South Lanarkshire Councils have had their climate action plans scored by a group of climate campaigners. Climate Emergency UK has been working with local authorities since 2019 to share best practices about what councils can do to tackle the ecological emergency.

It has published details rating the climate action plan of every council in the UK. These plans detail the strategic framework for measuring, planning, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and related climatic impacts.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The group used 28 questions to assess all UK council's Climate Action Plans published online before 20 September 2021.North Lanarkshire recorded a higher score than its near neighbour, with a rating of 52 per cent, compared with South Lanarkshire's 44 per cent.

Scotland's average score was 46 per cent, with the highest awarded to Glasgow City Council with 75 per cent.Isaac Beevor, from CE UK, said: “Councils may be doing good things which aren’t reflected in their Action Plan.

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