Climate activists young and old cheered as the Christchurch City Council took a historic decision to declare a climate and ecological emergency. It comes a week after Environment Canterbury (ECan) became the first council in New Zealand to declare a climate emergency, quickly followed by Nelson. ROSA WOODS/STUFF Christchurch City Council has declared a climate emergency, a boost for students who will strike on Friday over environmental concerns. Mayor Lianne Dalziel, just back from signing an international pledge to tackle climate change in Tokyo, said there must be a "just and equitable" transition to a low-carbon future. STUFF Thousands of young people across New Zealand have fought for action on climate change - and on Thursday Christchurch City Council listened.

Source: Stuff May 23, 2019 03:23 UTC