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The effects of climate change, and what we can do about it

The effects of climate change, and what we can do about it

As Storm Ciara causes mass disruption in the UK, how do we prevent big corporations seeking infinite growth at all costs to save our planet?
Climate Justice Fortnight: the UK class system and climate justice

Climate Justice Fortnight: the UK class system and climate justice

With the Students’ Union’s Climate Justice Fortnight well underway, Felix Hanif-Banks talks about the first of many great talks, ‘The UK Class System and Climate Justice’
Recommended: Climate change films

Recommended: Climate change films

In this new weekly feature, the writers and editors of the film section come together to recommend films that fit a certain theme. This week, our theme is climate change
Is it possible to travel sustainably?

Is it possible to travel sustainably?

With more and more people wanting to cut down their environmental impact, the question is raised; is it possible to travel more sustainably?
It’s important to be mindful, even if you’re vegan

It’s important to be mindful, even if you’re vegan

Who is really profiting from your ethical choices? asks Milo Diduca
Greater Manchester’s zero-carbon by 2038 pledge: a disappointing start?

Greater Manchester’s zero-carbon by 2038 pledge: a disappointing start?

Manchester is aiming to eliminate carbon usage by 2038, 12 years earlier than any other than any other British city. But how successful have they been so far?
Schoolchildren gather to discuss climate change at Manchester Central

Schoolchildren gather to discuss climate change at Manchester Central

Earlier this month, the Youth Climate Change Summit and Manchester City Council gathered schoolchildren to educate them about the climate emergency
Half of all UK universities commit to fossil fuel divestment

Half of all UK universities commit to fossil fuel divestment

Divestment has often followed successful campaigns from groups such as People and Planet and Fossil Free, but the University of Manchester is yet to commit
Why plants are the future: UoM hosts first TEDextra talk of the year

Why plants are the future: UoM hosts first TEDextra talk of the year

Edward O’Shea hosts a TEDextra talk at The University of Manchester discussing how genetically manipulated plants may be the answer to tackling climate change
Greater Manchester named a top global region in tackling climate change

Greater Manchester named a top global region in tackling climate change

The 2018 list, compiled by charity Carbon Disclosure Project, names Greater Manchester as one of just 43 cities that scored the highest for their responses to climate change
Friends of the Earth and city of trees plant 500 trees in Droylsden

Friends of the Earth and city of trees plant 500 trees in Droylsden

With only 13% of UK land covered by trees, Friends of the Earth attempted to grow this percentage planting over 500 trees
Student activists occupy finance offices in protest of University fossil fuel investments

Student activists occupy finance offices in protest of University fossil fuel investments

Student group, People and Planet UoM, have staged an occupation of the John Owens building in a bid to put pressure on the University to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry. The protestors intend to continue their occupation until the University fully commit to the divestment of funds from fossil fuel companies. Campaign group […]
Live review: Pond at Club Academy

Live review: Pond at Club Academy

Writer Kerry Scott gives her take on the rescheduled performance of Pond, a band on the verge of international stardom, at Club Academy
Manchester set to host UK’s first Youth Environmental Conference

Manchester set to host UK’s first Youth Environmental Conference

The conference aims to encourage young people to discuss how they can contribute to the UN’s plans for climate change
Google funds notorious climate change deniers

Google funds notorious climate change deniers

A recent report claims that Google have been contributing funds to climate-denial organisations, going against the ethos of the company
Tea bags contain micro-plastics which are contributing to the climate crisis and bad health

Tea bags contain micro-plastics which are contributing to the climate crisis and bad health

A recent study by the McGill University in Canada suggested that micro-plastics found in tea bags could be dangerous once ingested
Young People and Politics: How to make a difference with Amelia Womack

Young People and Politics: How to make a difference with Amelia Womack

Amelia Womack, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, made a rousing call for direct action at her speech at the Students’ Union
Online tool created by UoM to combat climate emergency

Online tool created by UoM to combat climate emergency

The free to use Tyndall Carbon Targeter, designed by The University of Manchester, could assist the UK in reaching national emission goals
Greenwashing: an environmental publicity stunt

Greenwashing: an environmental publicity stunt

Are brands really environmentally conscious? Or is it just a publicity stunt? Writer Anna Han Jin discusses the latest zero-waste trend and the use of greenwashing in advertising
Sheffield University to provide compulsory climate change lectures

Sheffield University to provide compulsory climate change lectures

All courses at Sheffield University will now include a series of lectures on sustainability