A new mural by artist Andy Pea has been installed in Hull as part of The Shoreline Project, a city-wide arts and engagement project aimed at raising awareness of flood risk and climate change in Hull.
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Dr Josh Ahmed lands Leverhulme Fellowship for new University of Hull research on Amazon River
University of Hull researcher Dr Josh Ahmed has landed a prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship to study the impact and features of oxbow lakes along the Amazon River.
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Worcester Bosch launch initiative to aid local communities in the North East and Yorkshire
Worcester Bosch has launched a national initiative called Warming Your Community, which encourages local community champions to nominate themselves for the chance to win a boiler to benefit what they do in their area.
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The Humber and Teesside join forces to form the East Coast Cluster and decarbonise almost half of UK industrial cluster emissions
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has today submitted a bid supported by major energy and industrial companies to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Cluster sequencing for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) deployment process.
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Students urged to take up the climate change challenge with sustainable solutions
Students across the region are being urged to play their part in helping save the planet by getting involved in a new competition to find sustainable climate change solutions.
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Attracting wildlife pollinators to Kingswood offices
As part of an ongoing environmental project to reduce carbon emissions, a local business has planted a wildlife area, transforming an unused spot of land at their head office premises.
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The car is the star as AA Global underlines its carbon-neutral commitment
A business in Hull has embarked on a drive to become the UK’s first zero-emission company in its sector and to encourage other small firms to promote a greener business agenda.
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The Waterline Summit to return bigger than ever with ‘eyes of the world on the Humber’
The Waterline Summit is returning as an even bigger and more ambitious event, linking the Humber to the globally critical COP26 climate change conference.
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University of Hull geoscientists helping accelerate Kenya’s sustainability goals
Geoscientists at the University of Hull are involved in a new global research project which aims to help tackle sustainability challenges in Kenya.
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University of Hull scientist explores how climate change may have shaped humanity’s migration across Earth
University of Hull scientist Dr Jonathan Dean has joined a team of international experts to explore how climate change may have impacted humanity’s migration across Earth.
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Waste and recycling centres planned to open seven days a week
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres could open seven days week from September 2021.
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Free tree packs scheme now open for schools and communities
Whether planting for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle climate change, or to improve local areas around the country, the Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications.
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Cleaning without compromise: Hull-based Bio-D launches new scent for summer
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D is continuing its growth within the ethical cleaning market by adding a new scent to its sanitising hand wash range.
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Plans for solar panel field to power Castle Hill Hospital
Hospital bosses have unveiled plans to create a solar panel field to power Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham and reinvest savings in health care for future generations.
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Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council
Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents.
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End-of-life study into offshore wind turbines led by University of Hull team
A University of Hull study into the end-of-life cycle of offshore wind turbines has been boosted by £100,000 of funding.
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University of Hull speakers announced at pre-COP26 Climate Exp0 conference
Some of the University of Hull’s leading experts in climate change, energy and sustainability will share their insights at a major international climate conference next week.
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Barratt Developments and RSPB show how to bring wildlife to Hull’s doorsteps
The exciting project launches during Mental Health Awareness Week – the theme of which is ‘nature’.
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University of Hull graduate tackling plastics pollution with silicone straw business
University of Hull alumnus Charlotte Walsh is leading the charge against single-use plastics through her innovative silicone straw business.
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University of Hull’s Flood Innovation Centre is helping SMEs plug flood resilience skills gap
The Flood Innovation Centre at the University of Hull has joined forces with local authorities and key stakeholders in the Humber region.
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The University of Hull team tackling climate change through video gaming
University of Hull students and staff are supporting a major digital conference which looks to use gaming to increase awareness of climate change.
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