Warrnambool’s plan for what the city will look like in 2040 places a big importance on the natural environment, and now the council is taking a step to cut slash greenhouse gas pollution and tackle climate change.
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The council has joined forces with more than 100 other local governments across Australia as part of the Cities Power Partnership.
Mayor Robert Anderson said joining the collective was an important step forward to finding local climate solutions.
“Council has taken the pledge to tackle climate change in our own backyard as part of the Cities Power Partnership,” Cr Anderson said.
“Across Australia, shire, towns and cities, through local governments, are endeavouring to cut greenhouse gas pollution, switch to clean energy and build resilient communities - and we’re proud to be playing an important part in this mission.”
Councils taking part in the Cities Power Partnership pledge five actions to tackle climate change locally, from ramping up renewable energy through to planning sustainable transport systems.
Some of the innovative projects councils are taking part in include transitioning council fleets to electric vehicles, installing renewable energy on the council facilities that residents use daily, and even developing Australia’s largest floating solar farm.
Rachael Houlihan
Deputy editor at The Standard. Former Warrnambool City Council and general news reporter. Send me news tips: rhoulihan@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
Deputy editor at The Standard. Former Warrnambool City Council and general news reporter. Send me news tips: rhoulihan@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
