Doing our bit for the environment

06/12/2021

Consett based family goes green with electric vehicle, solar panels and heat pump installation We caught up with one of our county’s residents who were happy to share their story and journey in tackling this big thing called climate change. Stephen and his family are passionate about the environment and are taking steps to dramatically […]

Help inspire and empower our community

25/11/2021

Do you have a climate, environment, carbon or sustainability project or initiative you would like to share with the community? We know there are some great projects and initiatives happening across the county and we want to help spread the word with your stories and events. Whether you are a community group, individual, school, or […]

Key County Durham figures meet to sign climate pledge during COP26

04/11/2021

As world leaders gather in Glasgow over the next two weeks for the crucial COP26 summit, key figures in County Durham got together to pledge their own efforts to tackle climate change. More than 70 attendees, including representatives from Durham County Council, Durham University, businesses, and the NHS, gathered at Beamish Hall to sign a […]

Seaham based school is tackling climate change one step at a time

01/11/2021

Local school’s student ECO council drives change by bringing about action and challenging us all to think and do our bit for our environment. St Cuthbert’s Primary school students and staff are passionate about tackling the schools and individual impact on the environment.  They are heavily involved with the school’s climate action, are driving and […]