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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
Jan 13, 20192 min read


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 28, 20183 min read


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
Dec 10, 20182 min read


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
Oct 25, 20183 min read


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
Sep 27, 20182 min read


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
Aug 23, 20182 min read


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
Jul 27, 20183 min read


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 27, 20182 min read


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 22, 20182 min read


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...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Jun 5, 20181 min read


Trees are the lungs of the planet
If you’ve been out in the woods recently, I don’t need to tell you that they’re a health tonic. Whether it’s the trees on the Stray, the...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Jun 2, 20182 min read


What does our future hold?
What do you think Harrogate District will look like in five, 10 or 15 years’ time? I moved to Harrogate 17 years ago. Back in 2001...

Zero Carbon Harrogate
Apr 26, 20182 min read
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