Climate projects across the west of England are receiving a boost as millions of pounds of new investment has been agreed. Millions will now be spent on new woodlands, nature reserves and other projects in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath and north east Somerset. The projects are aiming to reduce the region’s greenhouse gas emissions, and help local wildlife and natural habitats.
The funding was approved by the West of England combined authority. But West of England metro mayor Dan Norris warned that extreme heat this summer showed the need for much more action on cutting carbon emissions.
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