Climate Change @ Wakefield Council

@MyWakefield declared a climate change emergency on May 2019. Follow our journey to become a carbon neutral organisation by 2030.

[Hedgelink @Hedgelink_UK]

What makes #hedges so brilliant?

🐦 Hedgerows are great for biodiversity

🏡 Hedges improve air quality and reducing noise pollution

🐑 Hedges provide shelter and shade for stock animals

🍃 They improve our wellbeing

Visit our website to find out more 💚

[The White Rose Forest @whiteroseforest]

As part of our #TreesforClimate woodland creation funding, available to landowners across North & West Yorkshire, we can support hedgerow planting as part of projects at least 0.1 hectares in size. Find out more: https://t.co/BshPcwAnfg #EnglandsCommunityForests

[Hedgelink @Hedgelink_UK]

🌿 Dive into the rich tapestry of the UK's #Hedgerow #History! 🌳 Our iconic hedgerows are cultural and historical treasures defining our countryside. 🚜
Our partners @ptes created this infographic detailing their fascinating history. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/Q2FxhxNISF

[West Yorkshire Combined Authority @WestYorkshireCA]

📢 Have your say on how buses are run in West Yorkshire!

Today, we've launched a public consultation about how buses are run in the region.

Have your say here 👉 https://t.co/YbhfgcKMwo #BusReformWY

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

Exciting news! From Nov 6, 16-24 year olds will no longer have to pay entry to any @Natures_Voice reserves including Fairburn Ings in Castleford 📌🌍

This is a great intiative that we hope will encourage more young people to connect with nature 🦉

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

Sorting recycling is a simple way to help the environment and reduce waste ♻

By separating different materials, you can prevent cross-contamination and make recycling more efficient. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves energy and resources 🌍 #ClimateAction

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

Switch on to what you can recycle.

Cardboard should go in your brown recycling bin. Light bulbs should be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Let’s recycle better together. Check what goes in which bin 👉 https://t.co/7SKSOgdr0G

#WakefieldRecycles

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

An intresting audio recording of hidden underwater sounds at Anglers Country Park 🎣
Can you recognize any mysterious underwater sounds🌊🔍

[David de la Haye @DJCdelahaye]

The hidden #underwater sounds of Anglers Country Park. Listening is a great way of connecting to water 🎧🫧

Recorded during Wellbeing Weekend 2023.

@MyWakefield @UN_Water @GCRFWaterHub @TheSuzieCross

https://t.co/wcPYJdIzqa

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

Trees benefit us all 🌳🌎

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Urban trees can:

🌳Increase urban #biodiversity
🌳Filter urban pollutants
🌳Reduce carbon emissions

Discover more benefits 👇

#GreenCities

Via @FAO

[Experience Wakefield @Expwakefield]

There's no better way to boost your mood this #WorldMentalHealthDay than by getting out into the great outdoors. We're spoiled for choice in the Wakefield district, with pockets of calm in town and city centres and wide open spaces in country parks.
https://t.co/C89bXh9OPu

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

Fascinating data from @YouGov reflecting climate thoughts! 📈🌎

#ClimateChange

[YouGov @YouGov]

To what extent do Britons think human activity is responsible for climate change?

Entirely/almost entirely: 25%
Large majority: 32%
Most: 12%
Equal with other factors: 12%
Other factors mostly/largely/entirely responsible: 4%

Climate is not changing: 7%

https://t.co/IYVxhPoYdL

[Joel Ashton 🍃🌳🍃 @_JoelAshton]

The #WildflowerMeadow in my #WildlifeFrontGarden is not even 3sqm, but just knowing that this #bee slept on this Devil’s-bit Scabious flower last night, fills me with so much joy. #Nature doesn’t need much…. 💚🐝

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

Last year was TREEmendous!🌳 Join our friends @whiteroseforest as a Social Forestry Project Officer to help lead on woodland creation in the #Wakefield district and beyond!

Applications close on the 10th September.

[The White Rose Forest @whiteroseforest]

We're #recruiting for a social forestry project officer to join our fantastic team to help delivery woodland creation projects for landowners in N and W #Yorkshire & help us engage more community groups in tree planting. Find out more & apply by 10 Sept: https://t.co/iaVwQcp6iM

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

Recycling electrical items instead of trashing them helps conserve resources, reduce e-waste, and protect the environment ♻️🌍

#RecycleElectronics

[Wakefield Recycles @WakefieldDoes]

Thank you to everyone who visited us at our event at Smirthwaite in Normanton last week.

We spoke to residents about recycling in the Wakefield District and the importance of recycling your electrical items correctly.

#WakefieldDoes

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

🌍💨 Lower bills, greener living! Eligible homeowners can get FREE insulation, solar panels, and more with Wakefield Council's Home Upgrade Grant. ♻️ Act fast: 35 spots this year, 40 in 2024. Transform your home now. 🏠✨ #EnergyUpgrade #ClimateAction

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

📢 We could make your property warmer, more energy efficient and save you money on your bills - for free!

We have £1.5 million to spend on improving local homes, with free insulation and more.🙂

Find out if you are eligible 👉 https://t.co/Gv0X8qfvRH

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

They've done it! 👏 🌍

Hundreds of children from 58 schools across the district have walked nearly 50 miles altogether 💚

We give them an A for effort and teamwork! Sign their petition to help schools go net zero 👉 https://t.co/ylkLeGYq1H

#WakefieldSchoolsClimateRelay

[Wakefield Council @MyWakefield]

Well done @StanleyGrovePri and all other schools walking for #NetZero this week. We are proud of you! 👏🏻

[Bumblebee Conservation Trust @BumblebeeTrust]

Did you know, when a bumblebee hatches, it's 'silvery' all over and gradually colours up? This is a newly hatched Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)! 🐝

Discover the amazing lifecycle of bumblebees and their nests 👉 https://t.co/uVaKimsJT9

📷 Tyrone Williams

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

🌍🚫 Did you know? Improperly disposed inhalers can harm our environment with their gases!

But here's the good news: we can make a difference!

♻️ By disposing of inhalers correctly, we stop these harmful gases from escaping and help fight climate change! 🌿💪

[Wakefield Recycles @WakefieldDoes]

Be inhaler smart and don’t bin your inhaler! ❌

All inhalers should be returned to your usual community pharmacy so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally safe way. 🌳

Want to know more? Visit: https://t.co/ollN8aL1KD

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

🌱 Libraries in Wakefield prioritize recyclable crafts, avoid single-use plastics, and offer battery and electrical items recycling. ♻️ Their library cards are made from Bio Teslin, a biodegradable alternative to plastic, ensuring faster decomposition. 📚🌿 #SustainableLiving

[Wakefield Libraries @WFlibraries]

Monday 5th June is #WorldEnvironmentDay
Every little helps to #BeatPlasticPollution @WakefieldLibrary
Reduce - Re-use - Recycle #ClimateWakey

[Climate Change @ Wakefield Council @ClimateWakey]

🌍Did you know food waste in the UK is not only a waste of resources but also a significant contributor to climate change? 🍴

It produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and contributes to global emissions. Wasted energy, deforestation, and water scarcity are other impacts.

[WRAP @WRAP_NGO]

🍇In the UK 1.6M tonnes of fruit & veg is wasted annually, often due to not being consumed in time.

Proper storage can extend product life and keep it fresher for longer. So, we developed a kit of tools to improve people's storage practices.

Did it work? Click play to find out.