October 12, 2015

In a few weeks, representatives from across the globe will be meeting in Paris to discuss how we should tackle the problem of climate change. The 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) United Nations climate talks will take place from 30 November to 11 December 2015. Their aim is to find a way for all of the countries of the world to work together to try to cut their emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which are responsible for speeding up climate change.

October 6, 2015

We are pleased to announce that a new suite of five lesson plans on plants for Key Stage 1  has just been released for teachers to download.

October 5, 2015

Starting today, shoppers in England are being charged at least 5p by supermarkets and other big retailers for every plastic carrier bag they use. All retailers with 250 or more employees now have to charge at least 5p per bag.

October 1, 2015

A new study by Royal Holloway, University of London has found that three quarters of a species of fish sampled from the River Thames had plastic fibres in their gut.

September 14, 2015

Learn more about the problem with plastic.

August 13, 2015

Read about the results of our first Roots to Green Living project for primary schools in Ealing and Hillingdon came to an end in July.

June 17, 2015

Wildlife in your local area - available as a free download for teachers now!

June 16, 2015

We went for a walk in some nearby woods and discovered a badger sett.

June 9, 2015

YPTE Director Peter Littlewood opened Southern Co-operative’s new neighbourhood food store in Mudford Road, Yeovil on 8 June 2015.

May 23, 2015

YPTE is pleased to announce that two new videos on how electricity is made and renewable energy are now available to view on our website.