Newcastle has been named Britain’s ‘greenest’ city based on its green credentials according to a report published by Forum for the Future an environmental think tank.

The report was measured on 13 different factors including air quality, recycling, pollution, ecological footprint of people and animals, plans for the future, life expectancy and the local strategy for tackling climate change. Newcastle got the most points for their excellent air quality, low carbon emissions, low levels of waste and high recycling levels.

The BBC reports that chief executive of Forum for the Future, Peter Madden, said: “Cities with an industrial heritage face genuine challenges, but Newcastle’s success shows that it is possible to overcome the legacy of the past and perform well on many measures of sustainability.”

Newcastle pushed last year’s winner Bristol down to second place and Brighton came third. Bottom of the list includes Hull for the second year running, with Glasgow second to last and then Wolverhampton and Birmingham.