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Island needs to reduce carbon footprint

Public talk on Wednesday

Ways to reduce the Island's carbon footprint is the focus of a public talk this week.

Two climate change experts from the University of Manchester are heading to Douglas on Wednesday (Feb 17), to discuss how the Island can lower its carbon emissions.

Professors Kevin Anderson and Alice Bows-Larkin are giving the talk at the Ballakermeen High School Studio Theatre at 6.15pm.

North Douglas MHK Ralph Peake has responsibility for environment, safety and health in DEFA and attended the climate change summit in Paris in December.

He says the Island has an important role to play:

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