COP26

Morrisons has introduced carbon neutral milk cartons at its stores.

Morrisons pioneer carbon neutral milk cartons – The Yorkshire Post says

A giant sand artwork on the Wirral peninsula. (Getty Images).

Meet the talented members of Yorkshire art collective Sand In Your Eye

Brits reveal their top 30 green habits

Boris Johnson is under pressure to act over the energy crisis.

Cut green taxes to offset cost of living crisis – Bill Carmichael

What will be the impact of Covid on the world in 2022?

Christian Aid’s three challenges to Ministers – Patrick Watt

Green Christmas forecast for a third of Brits

Nicolas Lancesseur is Senior Research Lead at FTSE Russell.

Not all Government Net Zero pledges are created equal

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Album reviews: Broken Chanter, Disquiet Black Country, Adam Stafford, V4Velindre

The non-emptying of green bins in Leeds is annoying readers in the wake of the COP26 climate change conference.

Green bin shambles in Leeds hits recycling – Yorkshire Post Letters

Steven Wintercroft. Picture by Paul J James.

Message of joy in sustainable Yorkshire Christmas adventure made of recyclables

The question of whether the summit was a success or failure is dependent on Alok Sharma meeting his objectives, according to Rashmi Dube

Anything short of saving our planet cannot be a success - Rashmi Dube

Dalby Forest in North Yorkshire. Picture by Gary Longbottom.

Yorkshire forest planting plan a timely project - The Yorkshire Post says

The past two weeks have been all about COP26, and rightly so. There really is nothing more important than the future of our planet.

Building the way to levelling up - Beckie Hart

People take part in a climate change protest in Dublin as Cop26 happned in Glasgow. Picture: Damien Storan/PA Wire.

No end to greenhouse gases without alternatives to fossil fuels - Bernard Ingham

Now that the dust is settling – or more accurately the clouds of greenhouse gases that are rising over Glasgow – we can take a judgment on the UN’s Cop26  efforts to save the planet.

Bernard Ingham

Flooding in gardens around the country is becoming a more regular occurrence. (Picture: PA).

With more of us experiencing flooded gardens here's what we can do to minimise t...

Getech division to work with Shoreham Port to help develop green energy hub

The controversial new barriers

Anti-terrorism barriers on The Shambles in York to be removed following outcry

Climate activists protesting during the official final day of the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Cop26 ended with the cynical self-interest of a few - The Yorkshire Post says

Alok Sharma President of the Cop26 climate summit, fights back tears. PIC: PA

Cop26 president reflects on disappointment over watering down of wording on coal

Alok Sharma, president of the Cop26 climate summit, gives his speech of the closing plenary, during an 'overun' day of the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA

Cop26: 'Glasgow Pact' sets up more climate action and curbs on coal

Should the traditional red poppy be redesigned to minimise plastic use?

Time to ban red plastic poppies after COP26 – Yorkshire Post Letters

This was one of the major climate change protests in Glasgow last weekend to coincide with the COP26 summit.

COP26: A Yorkshire climate activist’s challenge to Drax – Daniel Willis

Should there be a tidal barrage on the Humber Estuary?

Humber tidal barrier would transform Hull – Yorkshire Post Letters

Cabinet member for Climate Change and Resilience, Coun Scott Patient

COP26: ‘Too little or not enough’ climate resources row in Calderdale

Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a press conference at the Cop26 summit

The fundamental flaw in Boris Johnson's decision making - The YP says

Boris Johnson is now under pressure to broker a meaningful agreement at the COP26 climate change summit after a slight thawing of relations between the United States and China.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnston holds a press conference at the Cop26 summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow (PA)

Cop26 negotiators still have 'huge amount to do' as conference enters final days

John Prescott was christened 'Two Jags' because of his love of Jaguar cars - now he has sold his final one.

John Prescott christens himself 'Zero Jags' after selling his last Jaguar

PM calls on countries to ‘pull out all the stops’ as COP26 draft agreement publi...

COP26: John Prescott’s climate change message to world – The Yorkshire Post says

John Prescott says Papa's Fish and Chip shop demonstrates how small and medium-sized businesses can cut their carbon emissions.

COP26: John Prescott planning fish and chip lesson for world leaders on net zero

Andrea Jenkyns MP at the manufacturing site in Wakefield.

Why Coca-Cola is investing millions in sustainability at its Wakefield site

With their comical gait and brilliantly coloured breeding season bills, puffins are among the most popular sights in the UK’s coastal nature reserves. Picture by Simon Hulme

Puffins could disappear from Yorkshire’s east coast, warns new study by the Brit...

Marketing Adventures' electric company car boasts zero driving emissions

Ad Feature MA save the day – it is time we act, now

This was Boris Johnson at the COP26 climate change summit. but is he a good advert for Britain?

COP26: Boris Johnson’s clown-like behaviour shames us – Yorkshire Post Letters

There's always positives to be found on tough days, says Jill Thorp. (YPN).

Even on the bleakest of days, something will always come along to lift you out o...

Demonstrators in George Square take part in the Fridays for Future Scotland march during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow (PA)

Cop26: Some communities may feel 'deeply threatened' by green transition

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is calling for further action to tackle fuel poverty.

COP26: How Labour will tackle climate crisis and economy – Rachel Reeves

Boris Johnson has faced one of the most turbulent weeks of his premiership - even by his standards.

COP26: Boris Johnson hypocrisy undermines conference – The Yorkshire Post says

EV sales to outstrip diesel by next year, predicts industry body

An announcement on charging points for electric vehicles is due to be made at COP26 next week, says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Electric cars and green transport policy has miles to go – The Yorkshire Post sa...

The state of this region's rail services continues to prompt much debate and discussion.

Leeds train operators encourage car use with shoddy service – Yorkshire Post Let...

UK firm launches Zipcharge Go portable EV charger for urban drivers

A giant globe hangs from the ceiling as delegates attend on day one of the COP 26 United Nations Climate Change Conference on October 31, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. 2021 sees the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images).

Emissions per head of population tells a different climate story - YP Letters

Wold Top director, Alex Balchin, inset, said: “As one of Toast’s early brewing partners, we were proud to be invited to collaborate on this initiative. As a brewery that prioritises sustainability and the environment, working alongside Toast and other like-minded brewers to raise awareness of climate issues is really important and we hope this project captures the imagination and attention of those attending COP26.”

Yorkshire Wolds brewery produces COP26 inspired fundraising beer

Europe can expect ‘Lucifer’ 50C heatwaves every three years - Met Office warns

Justice and Peace artist Greg Mitchell completes his mural on Princes Street, Edinburgh, to coincide with the Cop26 in Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA.

Why there have been 26 UN climate meets without solving climate - Bernard Ingham

Boris Johnson speaking at a press conference at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow (PA)

Cop26: 'Eyes of the world' on Glasgow Boris Johnson says

The Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Evening Post team when Olympic boxing heroine Nicola Adams visited our offices to announce her retirement.

Why journalism matters more than ever – Nadine Dorries

‘We need to act for our children’s children’: what The Queen told COP26 summit

Sir David Attenborough speaking during the opening ceremony for the Cop26 summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow.

Cop26: Young people will give 'impetus' to 'rewrite the story' on climate change

Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Boris Johnson (left) meet attendees during a reception for delegates of the Global Investment Conference at Windsor Castle. before she was advised to scale back her public duties.

Queen’s legacy of service in safe hands with Charles and William – Andrew Vine

The Queen paid a heartfelt tribute to "my dear late husband" the Duke of Edinburgh in her speech Credit: PA Wire/PA Images

Queen calls for world leaders to work together to tackle climate change

Sir David Attenborough delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for the COP26 summit at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow.

COP26: Prince Charles and Sir David Attenborough inspire a waiting world – The Y...

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