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£2m invested in tackling air pollution in Greater Manchester

£2m invested in tackling air pollution in Greater Manchester

Two projects have been launched in Manchester to help tackle climate change and make the city greener
UoM signs up for Covering Climate Now to fight climate crisis

UoM signs up for Covering Climate Now to fight climate crisis

For a week this September, the University of Manchester will join forces with media outlets and organisations to devote their research to the global climate emergency

Thousands support the pedestrianisation of Deansgate

The council have stated that the pedestrianisation of Deansgate could be on the way after vast popular support
XR rebels in Manchester: The protests in pictures

XR rebels in Manchester: The protests in pictures

The XR protest in Manchester’s Deansgate saw four days of climate activism – see the photos here
XR announce four-day Deansgate occupation

XR announce four-day Deansgate occupation

Extinction Rebellion have announced plans for a four-day peaceful occupation of central Manchester street Deansgate
Rothwell officially supports climate emergency

Rothwell officially supports climate emergency

Student activists say the University has £11 million in fossil fuel companies
Extinction Rebellion graffiti appears at Oak House

Extinction Rebellion graffiti appears at Oak House

The group also graffitied main campus this year
Exploring eco-fiction: Margaret Atwood’s ‘MaddAddam’ trilogy

Exploring eco-fiction: Margaret Atwood’s ‘MaddAddam’ trilogy

Helena Torre takes a look at her favourite eco-fiction books, with a special focus on Margaret Atwood’s ‘Maddaddam’ trilogy
Million tonnes of waste to be dumped in Great Barrier Reef

Million tonnes of waste to be dumped in Great Barrier Reef

Despite legislation being in place to protect the reef, exemptions are permitted for dredging to aid port maintenance.
Polluted pennies

Polluted pennies

Cachella Smith suggests that we should not have to resort to money tactics in a bid to try and save our environment.
Which sun is shining on us?

Which sun is shining on us?

Sophie Marriott argues that whilst we enjoy the unseasonable weather this week we should remember the climate change it is a symptom of is not just going to keep making things a bit warmer, but it is already causing devastating natural disasters.
America’s Green New Deal

America’s Green New Deal

Democrats are pushing the Green New Deal as a radical policy platform to combat climate change. What’s in the deal, and why has it faced opposition?
Single Review: Johnny Marr – Armatopia

Single Review: Johnny Marr – Armatopia

Johnny Marr’s new “Eco Disco 2019” track solidifies Marr’s status as a solo artist in his own right, says contributor Aiden Tinsley.
Students strike for action against climate change

Students strike for action against climate change

Students in Manchester, and all over the world, have taken to the streets every Friday to demand that governments take action to combat climate change.
Twelve years and counting

Twelve years and counting

We can’t stop climate change by getting better at recycling, and we probably can’t even stop the worst of it with advanced technologies, but there is one reason we should continue the fight
UK prepares to become carbon-negative

UK prepares to become carbon-negative

Megan Robinson assesses Drax’s recent attempt to minimise carbon emissions using carbon capture technology.
Teach-In Week announced to raise awareness over climate change

Teach-In Week announced to raise awareness over climate change

The new educational movement will encourage students to take a stand and reform their curriculum.
Burnham calls for ‘clean air zones’ in Manchester to help eliminate dangerous gases

Burnham calls for ‘clean air zones’ in Manchester to help eliminate dangerous gases

The Mayor has assured drivers that the charge is not a substitute for a congestion charge
Manchester’s Green Future

Manchester’s Green Future

New green apartments and public transport can help alleviate the effects of climate change
Brexit and the environment

Brexit and the environment

Amelia Kent explores the impact that the Brexit deal might have on environmental legislation