by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Energy
In 2012, Conservative MPs wrote to David Cameron expressing opposition to onshore wind and calling on the Government to cut financial support for wind energy. Since then, the Government has indeed cut support but also made the planning increasingly difficult for...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Divestment
Fossil Free West Yorkshire are delighted to have a sixth West Yorkhire MP pledging their support for the campaign… details to be revealed soon! The Divest Parliament workshop in Bradford led by Patrick Killoran was interesting and enjoyable. Plans were made to...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Buildings
Join the October networking and information sharing meeting of the Zero Carbon Yorkshire BUILDINGS / AECB Yorkshire group. As well as discussing forthcoming activities and actions for the group, there will be a range of speakers, who will be giving a 10 minute...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Buildings
Passivhaus offers a proven route to reduce energy use and carbon emissions from buildings AND offers excellent comfort & quality. Explore how Passive House can help meet your Zero Carbon targets at the UK Passivhaus Conference in Leeds on 13 November 2018 (10%...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Fossil fuel extraction
The Government is seeking views on whether they should grant permitted development for shale gas exploration. Their consultation runs until October 25 and, if the proposals go ahead, would mean that exploration wells to drill for core samples would not require...
