Global temperature projected to hit 1.7C in 2027, according to @drjamesehansen.bsky.social et al, boosted by a return of El Niño #climatecrisis (PDF) www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/mailin...

1 in 7 people are neurodiverse, yet 96% of UK employees hide it. At Groundwork Yorkshire, we believe embracing neurodiversity builds resilience. Inclusion isn't just accommodation; it's optimisation. Let's create workplaces where no one is held back. #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #GroundworkYorkshire

Our Chief Executive Adam explains why the #WarmHomesHealthyFutures programme is vital to designing systems of support for households in fuel poverty.

A third of tree species in heavily hunted Amazonian forests are struggling to reproduce There are no animals left to disperse their seeds Conserving forests means more than stopping deforestation. We need to stop defaunation too onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

The results of the Festive Tabletop Workshop at the Groundwork Learning Centre yesterday. See our website for learner registration days in January and Spring Course details: groundworklearningcentre.com

Podcast: Episode 4: Discussing Damp, Mould and Condensation with Simon Kilshaw - our Green Doctor Manager here @groundworkyorkshire www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2QT...

Millions of people across the UK are still living in cold, damp homes, with new research showing that those with existing health conditions remain far more exposed than the general population, deepening health inequalities and adding pressure to the NHS. www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/millions-sti...

Our festive workshops are in full swing at the Learning Centre Morley. Those taking part created their own beautiful wreaths to hang pride of place this Chris

🚨 4.5 million children in the UK - one in 3 - are growing up in poverty. So will the government's Child Poverty Strategy support them or leave too many behind? 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/48MKtfo @hannahbrins.bsky.social

2025 is “virtually certain” to be the second or third-hottest year on record, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, covered by the Guardian. It reported that global temperatures from January-November were, on average, 1.48C hotter than preindustrial levels.

'We are incredibly grateful to our customers' - Yorkshire hosepipe ban has been lifted #LocalToOssett #westyorkshire

It may be too early for some, still, but despite this unusual weather, take time to thank those that helped, take time for yourself too, and keep doing, keep contributing to making a better climate for us all to thrive.

Grantmaker distributes £2.2m to community foundations as it prepares to wind down

Our FREE community based horticulture project is continuing at Kirkgate Station, Wakefield in January 2026!

Our current Podcast youtu.be/MkkQtnhV1eI

Our open access study on human-nature connectedness is in the latest issue of Perspectives in Ecology & Conservation Outdoor activities increase human-nature connectedness, with mindfulness and encounters with wildlife giving the largest increases in connectedness doi.org/10.1016/j.pe... 🌍 🧪 🦤

Book now for Healthy Holidays Leeds this Christmas! 🎄 School-aged children and young people eligible for income-related free school meals can take part in amazing, free activities with a healthy meal from 22 December to 2 January. Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/44ik1YK

Green Skills and Gardening Course, opportunities for January.

We are looking for girls aged 12-18 who want to have their voices heard regarding parks. We are creating a video and would love them to be part of it. Find out more: www.makespaceforgirls.co.uk/blog/be-part...

There are more public EV chargers in Westminster than in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle combined. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522620...

If you are in a position to help, you can support the Green Doctor's work and fund a visit for a family in need by supporting our appeal here: www.groundwork.org.uk/greendoctor/...

Green Skills & Gardening and Volunteering Courses Starting Mon 10:00-12:00 12th Jan in Morley. Places still available.

IMPORTANT: NASA map shows temperatures of up to 160 degrees on Phoenix streets & sidewalks. All that unrelenting concrete and asphalt for cars. Not nearly enough trees. They start with ridiculous heat that’s only getting worse with the #ClimateCrisis, and then make it much worse with bad design.

💥 There's less than a week to go until we launch our 2025 State of the Nation's Food Industry report! Be one of the first to hear the key findings by signing up to our webinar featuring a panel of leading food businesses and investors. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ms3jj6m4

Our views on why, despite the welcome news of cuts to fuel bills announced by the Chancellor yesterday, there is still an urgent need to ensure those who live in the coldest, dampest homes get the targeted help and support they so desperately need. www.groundwork.org.uk/blog-groundw...

#UKSPF course at Kirkgate, WF, where we talked about fruit tree pruning, tree ID, soil types like loam, sand, and clay followed by horticulture qualification and then art session in the afternoon.

In recent years I’ve seen a lot of misinformation around heat pumps. Marek Miara at Heat Pumps Watch tackles misinformation in his recent article and delivers a strong reminder: many of the common objections simply don’t hold up. heatpumpswatch.org/the-heat-pum...

We are now offering FREE cervical screening training to ALL organisations in the Wakefield district. We can deliver online or in person and you will receive an attendance certificate. If you would like to book please email: [email protected] [email protected]

"ETH researchers estimate the cost of removing 1 tonne of CO2 from the air in the year 2050 to be between 230 and 540 US dollars. This is twice as high as previous estimates"

It is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day tomorrow, see our Green Dr Impact Report to see the differences we have helped make including: £4.2m in financial savings generated for vulnerable households last year. www.groundwork.org.uk/yorkshire/ge...

Cultivate and cook at Cottingley Community Centre with first aid training re bleeding, CPR, recovery position, strokes, fainting, and talked about examples from our lives. we also added compost to the garden and planted garlic in pots and planted daffodil bulbs #ukspf

The New Year will see a small rise of 0.2% to the energy price cap. This will see the average household bill rise from £1755 to £1758. Good news on the surface, looking at a longer period though the winter of 2021/22, that's a jump of 44.5%.

Help cure cold for millions this year

Some 6.5 million people in 2024 visited the park for a short or long walk.

Wakefield Kirkgate Tuesday #UKSPF session where we propagated blackcurrant bushes, cactus through air propagation and garlic through aquaponics as well as making plant labels from milk bottles and straightened the artwork and in the afternoon we started the NOCN level 1 qualification #greenskills

On our new website, check out all the fabulous photos of plants & people! In the header is a pic of @danryannature.bsky.social & daughter Ada on a #NewYearPlantHunt last year. We also used images (like this stunning Grass-of-Parnassus) entered into our Photo Competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...

Scarth Gardens in Morley: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚨Only 1 day left to submit your abstract for The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026! www.ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org/rlas-call-fo... To tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis we need collaboration at scale. 🤝🌍

Our initial podcast is now available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... on indoor air quality.

How community pantry's help www.linkedin.com/posts/ground...

We are approaching the final week to apply for the Tesco #strongerstarts funding! If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply. For West Yorkshire email: [email protected]

💡 More #TechEvents are lighting up Leeds this November! 💡 There’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired in Leeds this month. Discover the latest additions to the Leeds Digital What’s On page and find your next must-attend event 👇

Do you want to give something back to your community and support vulnerable people in your area? We’re looking for new trustees across England and Wales. Find out more ⤵️ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/forms/volunteering/opportunities/

Festive Workshops #Morley #AdultEducation

Interested in learning more about the work YCE is doing to support the green transition in York? In our annual report we outline our work from York Energy Advice and home assessments, to Solar for Schools, to our upcoming Solar City York project. You can read more here:

Launching our brand new podcast The Ground Up by @groundworkyorkshire Keep an eye out for episode 1: Indoor Air Quality fb.watch/D9Nqv0S8_w/

We measured the pre & post retrofit building fabric performance for Skipton Building Society's "The Big Retrofit" project. It's nice to see what can be achieved with a great team and some diligence. www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/ex...

🚀 113 homes in Essex now have zero energy bills for 5+ years! The UK’s 1st zero-bill microgrid, led by @octopus.energy and others integrates solar, heat pumps & a 1MW/2MWh BESS ⚡ A major leap for sustainable living 🤝

It's Damp and Mould Awareness Week and Awaab’s Law coming into effect this Monday, 27th October - we encourage you to SAVE this post and keep it for reference - either for yourselves or for those more vulnerable in our society that might benefit.