Environment Articles
UK prepares to become carbon-negative
Megan Robinson assesses Drax’s recent attempt to minimise carbon emissions using carbon capture technology.
Want Not Waste: The SU’s eco-venture
Save money for yourself and save the planet with Want Not Waste, the new zero-waste store in the SU
The big problem of micro-plastics in Manchester
The University has recently been funded to solve the issue of plastic consumption and the prevalence of micro-plastics in urban environments.
Will banknotes save the UK’s most endangered species?
Online lender Quick Quid has ‘redesigned’ some UK bank notes with endangered animals on to raise awareness about conservation
Brexit and the environment
Amelia Kent explores the impact that the Brexit deal might have on environmental legislation
I’m dreaming of a green Christmas
An environmentally friendly Christmastime is becoming more and more important as climate change prevails — Byron Gamble suggests greener alternatives to your holiday traditions
David Attenborough takes the People’s Seat at climate conference
It has been announced that British natural historian Sir David Attenborough will take the first ever ‘People’s Seat’ at this months UN climate conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland
Re-imagining climate change
Editor Jacklin Kwan looks at the history of how society has come to face an existential environmental threat at the hands of climate change. Could things have been different?
Investing in destruction: how much does the University of Manchester invest in fossil fuels?
A Freedom of Information request by The Mancunion has revealed that the University invested £9.9m this year in fossil fuel and oil companies
Big businesses pledge to go green in Manchester
Big businesses in Greater Manchester such as Aldi have pledged their intentions to help Manchester become a more sustainable and green city.
Most are willing to change their consumption habits to tackle climate change
Research from the University of Manchester shows the consumers are willing to change their consumption habits to combat climate change.