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A New Kind of Wilderness + Recorded Q&A

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 17:45 to 20:45

A New Kind of Wilderness is a new award-winning documentary distributed by MetFilm Distribution. The film follows Maria and Nik, who, together with their four children, have created a self-sufficient, deeply connected life on a small farm in the Norwegian forest.

Green Screen: '#ClimateScam?' + Live Panel

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 18:30

#ClimateScam? (12A, 41 mins) Film synopsis

With the news full of increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, why is it that so many people - including large numbers of young people - believe the climate crisis is all just a hoax? 

York Climate Commission: Annual Celebration Event

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 09:30 to 13:30

Join us to celebrate the achievements of York Climate Commission through 2024

Last January, the York Climate Commission (YCC) re-launched; opening its arms to organisations and partners across the city to work collaboratively, help cut greenhouse gas emissions and enhance York’s environment to meet the challenges ahead. We held a fantastic event at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, where many working groups formed, and all left with an enthusiastic spring in their step.

What has happened since then?

YCC Volunteer Opportunities to Chair or Co-Chair a Working Group

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 16:20

 

Are you passionate about helping York become a thriving, net-zero city? The York Climate Commission is looking for volunteers to step into leadership roles as Chairs or Co-Chairs of three of its Working Groups: Future Buildings, Future Economy and York Educators for Climate Action.

YorEnergy: Free Home Energy Assessments Now Available for York Residents

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 15:36

YorEnergy, a new local initiative, is making it easier than ever for York residents to make their homes warmer, greener and more affordable to run. Led by City of York Council in partnership with York Community Energy, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the University of York and Brightsparks Agency, YorEnergy brings together trusted local expertise to help households take the next step on their retrofit journey.

York in National Spotlight for Active Travel Next Week

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 09:28

York Cycle Campaign will be taking part in a gathering of over 400 transport and active travel professionals from across the UK next week, hosted at York Barbican on July 2nd and 3rd.

Active City York 2025 is the annual summit of York-based government agency Active Travel England, which aims to increase the number of people walking, wheeling and cycling as part of their everyday lives.

York Environment Festival (YEFest) call for events now open

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 10:45

 

The York Environment Festival (YEFest) has launched its call for events for 2025. Running from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 2 November, the festival invites individuals and organisations to submit proposals for events that celebrate and advocate for environmental action across the city.