by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Energy
Join the Esk Energy team in looking back and looking forward There will be introductory talks in Ruswarp Village Hall, near Whitby, from 2pm from the Esk Energy team and Liam Wood, from Durham University, followed by a visit to the site nearby. Since last September,...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Air Quality, Transport
Air pollution causes 40,000 early deaths across the UK every year and the majority of the population breathe illegally polluted air. Parts of Yorkshire have a serious air pollution problem. Data from Public Health England reveals over 2500 premature deaths caused by...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Divestment
The Government is changing the rules for pension funds, which will mean they have to take far greater account of issues like climate change. This is great news, but they need to hear loud and clear that people want this change – the pensions industry are saying “ooh...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Divestment
12 Bradford councilors have now a signed pledge asking West Yorkshire Pension Fund to divest from fossil fuels to protect the climate and members’ pensions. Kirklees UNISON passed a second motion in March at their AGM again demanding West Yorkshire Pension Fund...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Transport
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) is driving down carbon emissions with new hydrogen-electric vehicles as part of its support services. It is the first ambulance service in the country to introduce the support vehicles and has set itself the challenge of...
