Travel and transport
Transport is one of the largest sources of emissions and air pollution in North Yorkshire. We are working with regional partners to reduce emissions and improve travel options, including public transport, walking, cycling and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Initiatives reducing emissions from transport in North Yorkshire include:
- local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs)
- a sustainable transport package in the west of Harrogate
- active travel projects
- electric vehicle charging points and an Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Rollout Strategy
- car share schemes in the Harrogate area
- government grants for electric vehicle infrastructure
Energy efficiency and home insulation
Improving energy efficiency can reduce emissions and lower household bills.
We provide a healthy and sustainable homes service which can give you advice on:
- energy saving tips
- energy efficiency standards
- schemes and grants for home insulation, renewable energy and boiler upgrades
- collective energy switching
Find out about our healthy and sustainable homes service.
Waste reduction and recycling
Reducing waste, reusing items and recycling helps save energy and resources.
To help reduce waste and make full use of recycling centres, you can:
- learn about reducing and reusing
- find your nearest waste recycling centre
- find out what you can put in your recycling bin
- learn how you can recycle different types of plastics in North Yorkshire
Emergency preparedness
Climate change increases the risk of extreme weather. To stay safe during flooding, wildfires, and heatwaves, you can:
- find out how to tackle flooding and best protect your property
- find out how to stay safe around wildfires
- find out the health risks of hot weather and who is particularly at risk
- find out what to do during a heatwave
Supporting nature
Protecting nature supports climate action, wellbeing and the local economy. To help support nature, you can:
- find out what we are doing to protect nature
- read about our Local Nature Recovery Strategy for North Yorkshire and York
- learn about how we support community litter picks
Local groups
You can get involved by joining a local group or volunteering. Many of these groups come together to form the North Yorkshire Climate Coalition.
Events from groups across the county are also shared in our climate newsletter.
Learn about our volunteering opportunities.
Get in touch
If you have questions about how we are addressing climate change, please contact us.