Auckland Council has to decide next week whether to remain in a global climate change group, and back tougher action. If Auckland opts to sign-up again, it will be the only Asia Pacific member city without an action plan to reach the target. READ MORE:* Council blames traffic for missing Auckland air pollution targets* Auckland air pollution worst in NZ* Air pollution is higher on ships than city centres* Pigeons with tiny backpacks are measuring air pollution in LondonIt was not clear yet what carbon-reducing initiatives would flow from re-committing to C40. The action plan would be expected to deliver a reduction of emissions big enough to fit the trend needed to cap global warming to the 1.5C target. Auckland Council research has highlighted some areas that need to improve.

Source: Stuff November 09, 2018 22:01 UTC