This is very disappointing and, at the end of the day, it's a false economy... ...because nature friendly farming boosts the economy, reduces flood risk, supports food production, and is good for the nation's health theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Thank you to Y-PERN for running this blog on our recently published report #OurCarbonStory which sets out what we need to do in #Yorkshire and #Humber to achieve our regional #NetZero target by 2038 - and the huge range of opportunities from doing that. y-pern.org.uk/yorkshire-and-…

This is very hard to watch, but watch it we must - and act now. We cannot close our eyes and stop our ears to what the science is telling us. The message is that this decade and the political decisions made now will effectively determine determine the fate of humanity.

Will never not be weird how little pick up the stories on record-breaking temperatures now get. We've just totally normalised one of the most abnormal things to happen in the history of human civilisation. businessgreen.com/news/4355692/t…

One thing that terrifies me is that we have now analysed, understood and NORMALISED our leaders' inaction on climate (and outrageous human rights abuses, including jailing activists). "Don't Look Up" was a brilliant film, but it pushed us along this normalisation trajectory. 🧵1/

York RI Golden Rail Band will be reunited with York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir to make more sweet music - and to tell you a story! Here’s our MD Nicholas Eastwood talking about our concert at The Citadel in York on 20 September - and the story of an adventurous mouse! youtu.be/hyLLnv1-6bw?si…

Universities have a “critical role” to play in place-based climate action through 👉 sharing knowledge 👉 fostering collaborative partnerships and 👉 active engagement with stakeholders Recently, @PCANcities highlighted key lessons they learned during the 5-year project 📗⬇️

A historic breakthrough for people and the planet. After years of negotiations, United Nations member states finally agreed to the 1st treaty to protect the #HighSeas. A good day for people and the planet. Let's keep it going. #ActOnClimate #climate #OceanTreaty #biodiversity

We are excited to hear Richard's Fanfare played at a great concert on Friday 20th September with The Golden Rail Band York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir For further info and to book tickets see: arkevent.co.uk/BandYPMVC

We’re in ⁦The Press⁩ ! Come and find out about Theo’s ‘cheesy’ adventures - and enjoy the full-on sound of brass and voices - in our concert with ⁦York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir⁩ on Friday at The Citadel in York. Tickets a cracking £12! (Also available on door) yorkpress.co.uk/news/24586812.…

📢 We're looking forward to sharing our new Climate Action Plan for #Yorkshire and #Humber with you next Thursday! It's the product of 2 year's intensive engagement and collaboration with nearly 1000 people, inc experts, researchers, leaders and citizens. #YorkshireClimate

We have our very own regional climate plan! So pleased to see this great Climate Action Plan for #Yorkshire and the #Humber from Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission out there. Check it out! #YorkshireClimate

Our Climate Action Plan has the full support of Yorkshire’s leaders too - all the mayors quoted below!

Did you spy our new Climate Action Plan for the region in The Yorkshire Post yesterday? 👀 Download the plan here 👉 yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/climate-action…

Really interesting project exploring links between coal, mining heritage, and brass bands and a clean energy future. Do listen in!

🙌 I'm delighted to see the #CANBill progressing in Westminster, thankyou @DrRozSavageMP! 🌎 Will you join me in asking your MP to attend the Second Reading of the Climate and Nature Bill on 24 January 2025? 👉 Take action today zerohour.uk x.com/zerohour_uk/st…

We are celebrating our #York railway roots in our 40th anniversary concert at NCEM this Friday. Tickets just £5 as we want to make this accessible for all. Come and find out how we’ve grown since we started in 1984! ncem.co.uk/events/golden-… Ben Fry Jonathan Cowap

We know there's lots of groups doing great work across Yorkshire and the Humber running #repaircafes, libraries of things and share/reuse initiatives. If you're involved, please do our quick survey (link below). We would love to hear about what would be helpful for you. 🖊️

Inevitably there’s considerable interest in what impacts a Valencia type of rainfall event would have on the UK. A 🧵 metro.co.uk/2024/11/01/hap…

Air quality continues to be very poor in Leeds this afternoon, because of PM2.5 (very small particulates) - also unhealthy levels in York city centre.