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Local elections 2022: Greens hail ‘election breakthrough’ as party gains council seats

The Greens have declared they are a “fresh, positive alternative” after making a number of gains across the country in the local elections.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2022

Greens celebrate ‘phenomenal’ gains in local elections across England

Party takes more seats and extends reach, with victories in South Tyneside, Cumberland, Oxford and Worcester

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

Boris Johnson faces furious backlash as Tories lose Thatcher's 'favourite' council

BORIS Johnson is feeling the wrath of rank and file Conservatives after the party lost major London authorities and suffered setbacks across England.

The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022

Glasgow Council Elections 2022: SNP fight for majority but Labour and Conservatives 'hopeful'

After a campaign which saw both parties attack the SNP over their leadership for the past five years, the Conservative and Labour leaders were both staying optimistic - as voters stayed away.

Glasgow Live · May 5, 2022

Greens pledge five new birthing on country hubs in $144m federal election promise

The Greens pledge to expand dedicated birthing on country hubs across Australia in a bid to improve culturally appropriate healthcare for First Nations parents and babies.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Scorched dystopia or liveable planet? Here’s where the climate policies of our political hopefuls will take us

The federal election campaign takes place against a background of flooding on Australia’s east coast, where some residents remain in temporary accommodation a month after the disaster. It’s just the latest reminder Australia is set to become a poster child for climate change harms.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Coalition climate target consistent with more than 3C global heating, research says

Despite risks of irreversible climate impacts neither major party have emissions reduction goals that will best limit the catastrophic damage

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Keeping coal-fired power plants running is a ‘dangerous game’ for Queensland Labor, expert says

Political scientist says state’s decision to rule out closing power stations shows major parties are ‘wedged’ on climate change

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022

Scottish Tories set for major losses in Scottish council elections, poll finds

A NEW poll suggests voters are set to abandon the Scottish Tories in the local elections.

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022

Australia’s largest wheat processor gets $85 million to cut emissions

Wheat processor Manildra will replace coal-fired power to allow the factory to run on natural gas and hydrogen which is expected to cut its emissions by 45 per cent.

ABC News · May 5, 2022