Councils across the UK have been accused of blocking more than 4.4GW worth of clean energy projects – enough to power 4.4 million homes – despite them having declared a climate emergency. New analysis from campaign group Britain Remade has found that a fifth of the 350 councils that have passed motions sounding the alarm over climate change have opposed planning applications for renewable and clean energy schemes.
Councils accused of blocking clean power to 4.4m homes
