Drive slightly slower and be quids in
There has been a lot of talk recently about traffic congestion and its environmental impact, around Harrogate and Knaresborough. With...
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Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jun 23, 2019
- 3 min
Happy Holidays
“How was your holiday?” I used to love chatting to friends and family about their travels, now I ask the question with trepidation. How...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- May 30, 2019
- 3 min
Speak up for better travel in Harrogate and Knaresborough
This is a time of unprecedented opportunity for us to decide the transport future of our district and for our local voices to be heard....
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
Harrogate Climate Coalition Leads the Way
Our local council doesn’t often address global emergencies - but this month, it did exactly that. Taking a stand alongside other local...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Mar 28, 2019
- 3 min
Accepting Change to Address Global Issues
Most of us don’t like change much. It’s annoying when the supermarket moves the layout round and you can’t find your usual favourite...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Mar 23, 2019
- 2 min
First White Rose Forest trees planted in Harrogate
Volunteers, including from the Rotary Club of Harrogate, Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Ashville College and Zero...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Feb 28, 2019
- 2 min
No Idling campaign to clean up our air
We all know there are traffic problems in our district – congestion frustrates us and slows us down. But what if it’s also making us...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
Ancient forests hold the key to a better future
The Prime Minister has announced that the Government backs the Northern Powerhouse scheme for a Northern Forest, to stretch coast to...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jan 23, 2019
- 1 min
Feeding the 5,000 in Harrogate
This January marks the first anniversary of the Resurrected Bites Café. The Café has been a huge success, with lots of regular customers...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
The Sun is most definitely not the cause of changes in our climate
Professor Piers Forster an internationally acclaimed physicist, climate scientist and local Harrogate resident, responds to a letter...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jan 13, 2019
- 2 min
Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?
Hydrogen-powered trains could run on British railways as early as 2022, as plans to introduce fuel cell technology to the network gather...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Dec 28, 2018
- 3 min
New Year resolutions
Whether a fan of New Year resolutions or not recent news about our climate predicament might make you think again. I love our local area,...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Dec 10, 2018
- 2 min
Inspiring tips for a low carbon festive season
Scientists around the world are calling for us to cut carbon, but what does that look like in our daily lives across the Harrogate...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Oct 25, 2018
- 3 min
Crossroads for District’s Transport Infrastructure
My five-year-old daughter returned home from a school trip to the Bradford Industrial Museum last week with a mixture of fascination and...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Sep 27, 2018
- 2 min
Why not build zero carbon new homes, offices, factories and community buildings.
I never cease to be amazed when I am reminded that, on average, we spend 90% of our lives in one building or another. That means that I...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Aug 23, 2018
- 2 min
Recycling helps cut our carbon footprint
It’s easy to feel powerless and out of control in the face of climate change. "What can I as one individual do in my everyday life to...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jul 27, 2018
- 3 min
Traffic congestion: Are we getting anywhere?
Whether fighting your way back into Harrogate along the Wetherby Road after a long day at work or crawling along the Skipton Road trying...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jun 27, 2018
- 2 min
Riverford Farm Visit
A plucky band of ZCH supporters braved soaring late afternoon temperatures on Tuesday 26 June to make the journey to Riverford's Home...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jun 22, 2018
- 2 min
Woodland Creation Conference a Great Success
Held in the beautiful surroundings of Ripley Castle this conference focused on the opportunities for creating woodland and the associated...
Zero Carbon Harrogate
- Jun 5, 2018
- 1 min
Finding Your Carbon Balance
This Zero Carbon Harrogate event held at Christ Church in High Harrogate, on the evening of 4 June, was well attended with 50-60 people...
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