AN MP has said he is ‘delighted’ that a climate change exhibition in the county has been shortlisted at a national awards ceremony.

The ‘Our Earth 2018’ exhibition at the Kunsthuis Gallery in Crayke, near Easingwold, showcases work from 112 artists and was shortlisted for The Climate Coalition’s Green Heart Hero Awards in London.

Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk and Malton congratulated gallery owner Cecile Creemers and said he was delighted at the shortlisting.

Mr Hollinrake said: “I was so pleased to have been able to support Cecile and her team who have done a fantastic job. It was such an inspiring evening seeing the action of so many, from football clubs to primary schools, all taking the fight to tackle climate change in their own hands and all working towards a cleaner future.”

The awards were held to celebrate the efforts of those tackling climate change across the country.

Mr Hollinrake added: “Climate Change is one of the biggest and most serious challenges that we face so I was proud to have attended wearing my green heart and showing my support for a net zero future before 2050.”

Clara Goldsmith director of campaigns at The Climate Coalition said: “It’s fantastic to see the work that people from all over the country are doing to protect the things we love from climate change. Climate change is already changing the things we love in the UK.

“It’s also hitting the most vulnerable people, whether that’s young or elderly people struggling with heat waves here at home or communities overseas affected by a loss of crops or more severe disasters.”