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bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited – the joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council – has announced that the final investment decision for its Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project has been agreed, supporting the region’s energy transition ambitions and its drive to become a leader in lower…
Grants worth up to £3,000 are available through LEAF (Local Environmental Action Fund), a pilot fund aimed at supporting projects which provide community benefits and environmental improvements in local neighbourhoods.
Aberdeen City Council co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “Community…
A clean up of gum and an initiative to reduce gum littering in Aberdeen is to be helped by a grant from the UK-wide Chewing Gum Task Force.
Aberdeen City Council is putting plans in place to remove chewing gum on part of Union Street after receiving £27,500 of funding to tackle the…
From 1 September, household garden waste will be accepted for free in one bin per household and will not require a permit. Permits will be required for a second or third bin, at an annual cost of £30 per bin.
Residents who do not have garden waste should keep their brown bin for recycling…
There was a Transatlantic feel as volunteers and community groups took part in a massive 24-hour-long Midsummer litter pick across the city filling hundreds of black bags - and a new group taking part in Aberdeen, USA.
The Glitterpick event – with the aim of making the city more…
Leaders from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray Councils cut the ribbon to formally open the NESS Energy from Waste facility today.
Aberdeen City Council Co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “I am pleased the energy from waste plant is now operational. This highlights the City Council…
The cutest little big bees from a city primary school helped to launch a project which will create a chain of pollinator-friendly wildflower meadows all over Aberdeen.
The primary three classes at Airyhall School held a special performance of The Bee Musical after learning about bees and…
Over 3,500 homes have now been connected to the district heating network, as part of a number of actions taken to combat the climate and nature emergency.
A roundup of the year’s activity, supporting our journey to net zero and climate resilience was provided to members of the Net Zero,…
The 2024 campaign for people to help Clean Up Aberdeen was launched today with a special Aberdeen Football Club guest helping Hazlehead Primary School pupils.
Angus The Bull – the Dons’ official mascot – ensured the youngsters were moo-ving around helping to clean up an area next to the…
Today marks the start of Climate Week North East (CWNE, 15 – 24 March), which features a series of free-to-attend events where citizens of all ages can learn what they can do to improve our environment.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “Climate Week North…
A group of Canadian energy commentators joined Jonathan Turner, the British Consul from Calgary, in meeting with Council leaders and staff today to learn how Aberdeen puts net zero policies into action.
The delegation included journalists, researchers, and a leading energy podcaster, on a…
Domestic and commercial customers in eligible properties in Torry will be able to enter agreements to get their heating supplied by the Torry Heat Network.
Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee agreed the move after a report set out how the agreements would be reached.…