A tangled web. Kody Brown got real about his “unraveling” relationship with Meri Brown on the latest Sister Wives episode — comparing it to the “sudden” split from Christine Brown.
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Andy Burnham has said he will not 'punish people to net zero' after experts warned that Greater Manchester is 'likely' to miss its carbon cutting targets. The city-region is set to blow its carbon budget in two years, meaning it would emit more than its 'fair share' of carbon, according to science-based targets.
The mayor told attendees at the Green Summit in Salford yesterday (October 17) that he is 'really proud' of the progress Greater Manchester is making. But one expert who was tasked with creating Greater Manchester's carbon budget said that there has been 'very limited progress' in cutting emissions.
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Mr Burnham reflected on what he learnt from the public backlash to the Clean Air Zone earlier this year. The controversial scheme which would have seen the most polluting taxis, vans and other vehicles face daily charges was paused and is under review.
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Mr Burnham defended the decision to create a new incentive-led plan which would see all charges scrapped, pointing to the current cost of living crisis. He said: "I don't think you can whack people to net zero with a big stick.
"I don't think you can just punish people to net zero. Because I think if you try that, at the end of the day people will pull back and you get the resistance.
"You've got to give people incentives to change and make the right changes."
Opening the Green Summit, Mr Burnham said Greater Manchester will have the UK's first net zero integrated public transport system within 10 years. He also spoke of a 'route map' for retrofitting homes, a commitment to build 30,000 net zero homes for social rent by 2038 and new
A tangled web. Kody Brown got real about his “unraveling” relationship with Meri Brown on the latest Sister Wives episode — comparing it to the “sudden” split from Christine Brown.
ScotRail has announced services will remain reduced on Saturday - despite strike action being called off at the 11th hour.
Not buying it! Robyn Brown calls out Christine Brown in an upcoming episode of Sister Wives for allegedly “struggling” in her marriage to Kody Brown while they all lived in Las Vegas.
Leaning on each other. Robyn Brown commends Meri Brown in an upcoming episode of Sister Wives for sticking it out with Kody Brown despite their marital ups and downs.
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has said the Conservative Party has 'forfeited the right to govern' and it's 'very hard to see how' Prime Minister Liz Truss will survive.
Andy Burnham has called for a U-turn on the government's energy policy as he set out a £65bn vision for Greater Manchester to become net zero by 2038. The mayor has written to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt asking him to back the city-region's costly plans which will 're-industrialise' the North of England.
On the outs? Christine Brown revealed where she stands with fellow sister wives Meri Brown, Robyn Brown and Janelle Brown after leaving Kody Brown in 2021.
All is fair in love and plural families! Kody Brown has captivated audiences for years on Sister Wives as the network explores his relationship with his four wives — but do all of the women get along?
There are a few well known quotes espousing the benefits of working together over going it alone.
Proud parents! Sister Wives stars Janelle Brown and Kody Brown have documented themselves doting on their six children through the years.
A man was fined £130 for pulling into a bus lane so an ambulance could drive past.
Dogs will be allowed to travel on board Metrolink trams until into the New Year despite a trial scheme ending this month, transport bosses have revealed. They said a final, 'permanent basis' decision would be made in early January 2023, but pet pooches would be able to ride in the interim period.
The littlest Browns! Sister Wives star Kody Brown shares 18 kids with his three wives and ex Christine Brown, but the next generation is already thriving.
A man accused of sending money to women in the Philippines to live stream the sexual abuse of children on Skype has appeared at court. Bernard Grace attended a short hearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today (October 13) and pleaded not guilty to 17 charges over a five year period, beginning in November 2017.
The centre of Manchester is a bustling place, with trams, cyclists, cars and pedestrians all vying for space as they look to get from A to B.
Mayor Andy Burnham has said people need to 'cut Manchester City Council some slack' over their decision to axe the city's Bonfire Night celebrations due to 'escalating costs'.
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Too big of a brood? Kody Brown is the father of 18 children, several of whom have spoken out about their tense relationships with their dad over the years.
A government minister has hit back at claims that households and businesses may face planned blackouts this winter. It follows a warning from the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) who said people in the UK could be hit with three-hour outages if power plants cannot be supplied with enough gas to keep running.
High street bakery giant Greggs recently announced that many of its stores will extend their opening hours into the late evening.