Northumberland County Council

Reducing carbon emissions with Hazel Scurr from Northumberland County Council, captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Hazel Scurr from Northumberland County Council - Zero Carbon Tour interview

At Northumberland County Council, a climate emergency was declared in 2019, accordingly, a target to reduce the council's emissions 50% by 2025 was set. It is hoped that they are able to reach net zero by 2030.

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Work together as a community and engage with one another to play your part to achieve net zero targets.

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