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For twenty years, Seagulls in Leeds has been recycling household paint. Through their tireless environmental commitment, Seagulls have saved millions of litres of paint from landfills while helping thousands of Yorkshire residents breathe new lifeinto their drab walls by providing affordable recycled paint. Students Athena Morrison (left) and Izzy Gaylor. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

The simple environmentally-friendly concept which was ahead of its time

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

What UK drivers need to know about road tax hikes in 2025

Andy Turner, SEW-EURODRIVE UK

Yorkshire manufacturer makes steps to reduce its impact on the environment

Stuart Clarke, director of Leeds Digital Festival, is one of a number of Yorkshire tech leaders warning on the environmental costs of AI.

Yorkshire tech leaders warn on environmental costs of AI

Lidl GB is poised to more than triple the number of plant-based products in its stores after seeing a 12% increase in demand over the past year. (Photo supplied by Lidl GB)

Lidl GB set to more than triple number of plant-based products in its stores

Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Mudmaster

The Isuzu D-Max delivers a decent on-road ride as well as being great off-road

Renault Clio

The Renault Clio has come a long way in recent years

Drax Power Station.

Drax power station charity helps schools save £1.6m in energy costs

2023 King's Awards for International Trade and Innovation Presentation. Left ro right: Daniel Spinks, Peter Spinks, Lord Lieutenant Mr Ed Anderson and Simon Spinks. Photograph by Scott Merrylees Photography.

Yorkshire Bedmaker wins King’s Award for Sustainable Development

Cranes over Sheffield's skyline.

Developers need to look at upgrading existing infrastructure - Jeremy Hughes

Giant recycling rainbow unveiled outside Leeds train station to mark Earth Day

Giant recycling rainbow unveiled outside Leeds train station

Luxury bed and components manufacturer, Harrison Spinks, has announced a raft of sustainably-focussed initiatives in its new Impact Report.

Yorkshire bed maker announces series of sustainability initiatives

Farmers take part in a tractor "go-slow" in, central London, to raise awareness of the difficulties for the British farming industry which are putting food security at risk. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

We should be pushing our farmers to grow as much food as possible - YP Letters

Exciting employment opportunities include working in airport security or in air traffic control. Picture: Tony Johnson

Leeds Bradford Airport departures: Best summer destinations direct from LBA

In light of the news that Ryanair and Wizz Air have seen an increase in passenger numbers - here are some of the best summer destinations you can travel to direct from Leeds Bradford Airport.

Liana Jacob

Ryanair said it carried 11.1m passengers last month, an increase of 5 per cent from the 10.6m people who took a Ryanair flight in February 2023.(Photo by Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Ryanair and Wizz Air: Low-cost airlines record increases in passenger numbers

The world's 2nd largest offshore wind farm located eight miles offshore in Liverpool Bay, off the coast of North Wales. PIC: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Renewable energy is working and saved us from a disaster last year - YP Letters

A boiler.

How to fix frozen condensate pipe: Yorkshire experts offer tips on boiler repair

Solar panels at a solar farm in Lechlade. PIC: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire

The evidence is clear, we must trust major climate institutions -YP Letters

Protests against new oil and gas drilling at Rosebank. PIC: Fossil Free London/PA Wire

Sunak’s Oil Bill is nothing more than a political gimmick - Robbie MacPherson

People taking part in a Cop28 London march protest outside BP headquarters at St James's Square in London. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Why the concept of net zero is completely meaningless - YP Letters

Mark Wilson, Sustainability Manager at Zenith

Ad Feature Zenith: Transport industry can drive net zero bid in Yorkshire

The crushing machine that helps Morley Glass to recycle glass instead of sending it to landfill. Photo: Morley Glass.

How Yorkshire firm is diverting glass from landfill through recycling scheme

DS7 Esprit De Voyage 4x4 300

The stylish car that is still an enigma to potential buyers

Fiat 500

Julie Marshall falls in love with the diminutive Fiat 500 all over again

Dr Abby Samson is carrying out research on carbon capture. Photo: Ernesto Rogata

How carbon capture research is key in helping UK to meet net-zero targets

Dr Abby Samson has a stark message about carbon dioxide emissions.

Laura Reid

A picture of an electric vehicle charging point. PIC: PA

EVs are not perfect but better than the cars that they will replace - YP Letters

North Yorkshire power station operator Drax has joined the First Movers Coalition. Picture by Simon Hulme

Yorkshire power station operator Drax joins US-led First Movers Coalition

Steve Lindsey, who formed Lontra in 2004.

Doncaster-based Lontra begins roll out of new air compressor technology

A file photo of a coal-fired power station. PIC: John Giles/PA Wire

Greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for climate change - YP Letters

In March this year, almost 50 years of coal generation ended at Drax Power Station.

Industry calls for urgent approval of carbon capture projects for biomass

Suzuki Swace

Stylish, practical and safe to drive.

'The lack of focus on tackling climate change has become a feature of Rishi Sunak’s tenure as Prime Minister.' PIC: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Britain needs to be at the forefront of the green revolution - The YP says

Foresight's NetZero Live event, held in Hull.

The Humber can become 'world leading' carbon capture region, says Harbour Energy

Moorsbus at Hutton-le-Hole

Moorsbus to end services due to lack of North York Moors National Park subsidies

Mazda CX-60

Mazda’s CX-60 diesel is impressively efficient

Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy

Ad Feature How Hull is leading the way as a vital part of UK goal for net zero

Suzuki Swace

New and improved Suzuki Swace reviewed

Enfinium CEO Mike Maudsley at its Skelton Grange site. Captured by The Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe.

'Rail to Zero' carbon capture transport plan revealed for Yorkshire in UK first

The sunsets at Drax Power Station, near Selby. PIC: Simon Hulme

Questions over energy policy as Drax pauses investment - The YP says

Students in the Netherlands have built a 3D printed car that is fully electric and removes carbon dioxide from the air.

Students build fully electric car that removes carbon dioxide from air

Darryl Bartholomew, Transport Manager of Civil Rail Services

Doncaster-based Civil Rail Solutions adopts in-cab driver technology

Honda Civic e:HEV

Why the enduring Civic really is an iconic model

Chris Rea gives his expert insight. Picture: Chris Etchells

Lack of grid-level battery storage holding back green investment: Chris Rea

Land Rover Discovery review: seven-seat pioneer still one of the best

Mazda's CX-60 is the Japanese manufacturer's largest SUV to date - and its most powerful road car.

Road test - Mazda CX-60

Helen Morgan, Leeds City Region Lead for Accenture.

The pivotal role technology can play in saving the planet - Helen Morgan

Barnsley Business Village has been running the Net Zero Barnsley accelerator.

Barnsley businesses come together for scheme to support Net Zero commitment

Activists from Friends of the Earth during a demonstration calling for an end to all new oil and gas projects in the North Sea.

Opening up new oil fields is moral and economic madness - Yorkshire Post Letters

A family-owned business in York is pioneering the next generation of combined heat and power technology following a seven-figure investment in a suite of new machinery.

Allium Energy's project is set to generate enough power to supply 813 homes

2022 Honda HR-V review: Sensible SUV puts passengers first

Tong Garden Centre near Leeds. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Best independent garden centres in West Yorkshire for flowers and plants

Switching to plant-based cheese can reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent compa...

Lloyds Banking Group is to invest £60m to modernise its Halifax Bank headquarters.

Lloyds invests in Yorkshire with £60m Halifax HQ revamp targeting net zero

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