The request from the council's arts, culture and heritage committee followed challenges from Extinction Rebellion Manawatū, a group that is part of a global movement seeking urgent action to avert a climate catastrophe. Gibb, who also represented All Saints Green Taskforce, said the arts groups were as relevant as any council activity in the drive to reduce carbon emissions. WARWICK SMITH/STUFF Green city councillor Brent Barrett picks up the challenge posed by Extinction Rebellion Manawatū. Committee chairwoman Rachel Bowen said she could support asking the groups to consider what they could do to reduce emissions. WARWICK SMITH/STUFF Extinction Rebellion Manawatū members are pasting banners around Palmerston North pleading for action to stop a climate catastrophe.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2019 03:36 UTC