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Why volunteering with Zero Carbon Harrogate has been a rewarding and enriching experience
By Harriet Forster  I joined Zero Carbon Harrogate as a volunteer in summer 2024, and the experience has introduced me to organisations...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Apr 23 min read


Zero Carbon Harrogate Celebrates Successful Conclusion of the LEAD and Retrofit Programmes
Zero Carbon Harrogate is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its LEAD and Retrofit Programmes on 31st March, marking nearly...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Mar 313 min read


Why local nature recovery is key to tackling the climate emergency
By Ian Fraser, ZCH’s Natural Climate Solutions Lead  I’ve grown accustomed over the years to seeing red kites, a bird species...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Mar 303 min read


How North Yorkshire is leading the way in renewable energy adoption – and how you can too
By John Kerr, ZCH's Retrofit Project Manager and Training and Networks Manager (LEAD) North Yorkshire is paving the way for a greener...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Feb 192 min read


Want an easy way to reduce your carbon emissions? Switch to ‘green’ electricity!
By Nick Anderson, ZCH's Energy Lead Switching to a green energy supplier is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint. By...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Why I volunteer with Zero Carbon Harrogate – and why you should too
By Anna Slatcher, ZCH volunteer What would you do if you wanted to make a difference in your community while tackling one of the biggest...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Cop29: world leaders must be held to account on climate with scientific evidence
By Piers Forster, Interim Chair of the Climate Change Committee The latest scientific assessment by an international team of climate...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Nov 12, 20244 min read


The importance of reducing our digital carbon footprint
Our digital lives have an often-unseen environmental impact. Every email, search, or file upload contributes to our ‘digital carbon...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Oct 23, 20244 min read


The Yorkshire Post Climate Change Summit 2024
Zero Carbon Harrogate is thrilled to announce The Yorkshire Post Climate Change Summit will be happening again in 2024, following the...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Decarbonisation Grants for Communities & Businesses
Read NYC's prospectus to find out more about these three climate action funding programmes available under the North Yorkshire Shared...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Jul 23, 20241 min read


Celebrating the Successful Collaboration between Zero Carbon Harrogate's Walk to School and Car Free Friday Campaigns with local schools
Over the past academic year, over 16,000 students from 47 local schools have significantly reduced their carbon footprints through Zero...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Jul 18, 20245 min read


Walk to School Day Competition Winner!
Every half term schools across North Yorkshire take part in their local Walk to School Day, whatever the weather! As a thank you for all...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Thinking about a career in Sustainability?
Eleanor Woodroffe, Woodland Creation Development Officer with North Yorkshire Council, talks to Zero Carbon Harrogate about her career...
Eleanor Woodroffe
Feb 28, 20242 min read


We can all play our part in helping nature recover.
It’s early spring and wildlife is emerging from its winter routine. Crocuses, snowdrops and hazel catkins are always early to the party -...
Anna Slacher
Feb 21, 20242 min read


What if I told you that solving the climate crisis is possible?
Late last year, Channel 4 ran an entertaining and informative two-part documentary ‘The Great Climate Fight’ featuring three celebrities...
Jane Gaukroger
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Healthy Transport Choices for Families
Rates of walking to school have been in decline for decades – nationwide, 1 in 4 cars on the road during the morning peak are on the...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Subject: Letter to Editor – Harrogate MP’s disappointing response to resident’s climate concerns.
Dear editor At Zero Carbon Harrogate we were extremely perturbed with the Prime Minister’s recent u-turn on a number of climate targets...
Jemima Parker
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Exploring the Best of Britain on a Low-Carbon Holiday
Column from Kath Clark for Harrogate Advertiser, August 2023 Photo – RSPB reserve near Stromness, Orkney At Zero Carbon Harrogate we have...
Kath Clark
Aug 3, 20232 min read


North Yorkshire Council need to Step up to be the Leaders we need in this Climate Crisis
Did you know that in North Yorkshire more carbon emissions are created by transport than anything else, and that more than three quarters...
Jemima Parker
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Can Harrogate Take the Jump and Travel Fresh?
As the weather begins to improve, environmental campaigners are urging us to think about how we get from A to B. June sees Better...
Jemima Parker
Jun 8, 20232 min read
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