Climate Emergency Activities – Durham County Council
Despite the challenges of being a rural authority, politicians, corporate managements and staff are united in tackling climate change for the benefit of residents. We are delivering innovative technological, behavioural and organisational projects to ensure a holistic and… Read More
Marine Restoration – Wild Oysters Project Groundwork NE & Cumbria
The Wild Oysters Project is a marine restoration project, which aims to restore native oysters back to self-sustaining levels in UK seas, which in turn will provide clean water, healthy fisheries, and plentiful biodiversity. The project is a… Read More
Public engagement – Climate Writer in Residence New Writing North
New Writing North is the regional writing development agency. From a base in Newcastle upon the Tyne we produce creative projects, festivals, events, talent programmes and a wide programme of work with young people. We reach over 25,000… Read More
Off-Grid, Online – Community Action Northumberland
Community Action Northumberland are working with a number of off-electricity grid households to identify sustainable reliable energy sources for the future. We have set up an off-grid task force who meet regularly to look at sustainable options including… Read More
Dare to Dream – Kirk Merrington Primary School
Through the Dare to Dream project County Durham primary school, Kirk Merrington Primary School, is refurbishing two decommissioned railway carriages into a magical learning library and reading space. The project is supported by a M&S Energy Community Fund… Read More
Energy efficiency – Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists (OASES)
Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists (OASES) supports schools across County Durham with saving energy through the ECO2 Smart Schools Programme working on behalf of Durham County Council. Schools monitor their energy use using half-hourly data and their annual energy… Read More
Last Updated: 9 April 2021 by Carol Botten
Carbon Capture & Storage – Net Zero Teesside and Northern Endurance Partnership
Net Zero Teesside (NZT) and Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) projects aim to deliver a world first gas-fired power station with carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and decarbonize a range of carbon-intensive businesses across Teesside, creating what would be the UKs first net-zero carbon industrial cluster by as early as 2030.