Category: Environment

University Flood Innovation Centre is helping SMEs across Humber region

by editor16th June 2020

Over 400 businesses have so far engaged with the University of Hull’s Flood Innovation Centre. The centre, established in April 2019 to build on the […]

£1.36m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks

by editor28th May 2020

Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure. The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements […]

Professor Parsons recently said the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to lead to a 6% reduction in the global total of CO2 emissions in 2020.

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How economic recovery from COVID-19 could play huge role in UK’s 2050 net-zero carbon ambitions

by editor6th May 2020 No Comments

How the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19 will have major implications on the UK’s ability to meet net-zero carbon targets. Environmental experts have […]

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Hull City Council Cabinet starts consultation on its strategy to tackle climate emergency – and groups respond

by editor28th April 202028th April 2020 No Comments

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the start of its response to the climate emergency with a new 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull Strategy. The council […]

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Going Deep behind the scenes

by editor21st April 2020 No Comments

Cleaning out exhibits, feeding some fish….. How hard can it really be? With a hugely reduced team, it’s pretty tough for The Deep’s dedicated team […]

New pre-treatment methods for biomass wastes will improve the quality of renewable fuels.

Cutting-edge research into biomass energy production led by University of Hull team

by editor16th April 2020 1 comment

Cutting-edge international research on how to make biomass energy production cleaner and more energy efficient has been led by the University of Hull. A team […]

Background to Council’s Carbon Neutral 2030 strategy outlined at public meeting

by editor10th March 202010th March 2020 No Comments

PODCAST: 21 minutes. Hull City Council’s draft strategy to take the city carbon neutral by 2030 goes to full council for approval on 27th […]

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Hull’s carbon neutral future to take centre stage at special Guildhall event

by editor5th March 2020 No Comments

Hull’s carbon neutral future will take centre stage next week as organisations share their journeys to cutting down on carbon emissions. Experts from the University […]

Ark: National Flood Resilience Centre is the first facility of its kind anywhere in the world. It provides realistic environments that will enable businesses, specialists and communities to build resilience through collaborative training and research.

Leaders strengthen call for a multi-million-pound National Flood Resilience Centre in the Humber region

by editor26th February 2020 No Comments

Leaders have rallied behind plans for a multi-million-pound National Flood Resilience Centre in the Humber region. Ark, a project led by the University of Hull […]

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New water pumps ready to spring into action to protect properties if required

by editor21st February 2020 No Comments

Specialist equipment to help protect the city from flooding has been brought to Hull. Three new water pumps have been purchased by Hull City Council […]