The head of Lincolnshire County Council has voiced his annoyance at the politicisation of climate change, often used as a ‘political football.’ The Greater Lincolnshire Mayor, along with some other politicians, continues to question the pressing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This attitude has ignited discussion within the county, as environmental issues increasingly garner attention from local councils and community groups. With climate change already influencing areas such as the Lincolnshire coast, local authorities are calling for productive conversation as opposed to political one-upmanship.
This story was revised by The Lincoln Post from original coverage by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk.