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Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?

Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?

In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence
University receives accreditation from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

University receives accreditation from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The University receives accreditation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), joining the ranks of just five universities in the UK to achieve such recognition
“The climate change hoax” – and other X threads

“The climate change hoax” – and other X threads

When 97% of scientists agree that climate change is caused by humans, what could sway people to go against them and call it a hoax? We took to X to find out
Feeling the need for green in Manchester

Feeling the need for green in Manchester

When the urban sprawl of Manchester can feel all-encompassing, we discuss what being away from the countryside can teach us
Colour and community: How a Fallowfield gardening project is making the community blossom

Colour and community: How a Fallowfield gardening project is making the community blossom

Native flowers, wild grasses and garden herbs — community group ‘Fallowfield Tree Bases’ are planting more than new bulbs but rather sowing the seeds for a more vibrant and collaborative neighbourhood.
Tottenham Hotspur and F1 partnership aims to address long-standing issues in the sport

Tottenham Hotspur and F1 partnership aims to address long-standing issues in the sport

Formula One and Tottenham have announced a 15-year partnership with each other. How will this change the sport in the future?
Clean air, clean mind: The impact of air pollution on our brains

Clean air, clean mind: The impact of air pollution on our brains

We know that air pollution has negative consequences on human health, but how does it affect our thinking and cognitive abilities?
Lula: Hope for the world and a lesson for the UK

Lula: Hope for the world and a lesson for the UK

Lula’s lesson for the world is this: Hope in politics is not yet lost
Primark goes online – RIP sustainable fashion

Primark goes online – RIP sustainable fashion

Primark has announced they’re moving online. But why? Is this really necessary for an already successful company?
COP27: Where do we go from here?

COP27: Where do we go from here?

After another weak COP summit, how can our leaders do more to ensure that we prevent disaster?
The sustainable student: Five ways to be environmentally conscious on a budget

The sustainable student: Five ways to be environmentally conscious on a budget

Being sustainable as a student doesn’t have to break the bank – here are five ways that you can be a greener student in Manchester
Air pollution linked to reduced sperm quality

Air pollution linked to reduced sperm quality

The climate crisis is the subject of constant debate and analysis – but why aren’t we talking about sperm?
Burnham signs a four city wide green deal

Burnham signs a four city wide green deal

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has praised the signing of a historic multi-city green deal
Disposable vapes – what’s the catch?

Disposable vapes – what’s the catch?

Disposable vapes make up a fifth of the market, with low prices and bold flavours. What’s the catch?
Mooloo: The Scientists Potty Training Cows to Save the World

Mooloo: The Scientists Potty Training Cows to Save the World

Cattle farming has a huge environmental impact, but seems unlikely to disappear any time soon. Find out how scientists are potty training cows to lesson their impact on climate change.
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, you’re damaging our environment!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, you’re damaging our environment!

The real impact of real vs. fake Christmas trees on our environment (you won’t wish it was Christmas everyday)
“It’s a Fair COP” – Considerations on the COP26 Summit

“It’s a Fair COP” – Considerations on the COP26 Summit

Max Earnshaw discusses ‘climate anxiety’ and investigates whether politicians attending Cop26 are doing good on their promises to make a genuine effort to improve the climate crisis situation
PPE: Pandemic pollution everywhere

PPE: Pandemic pollution everywhere

Time to think twice before using single-use PPE
Save the planet, send fewer emails

Save the planet, send fewer emails

Amelia Cummins outlines the surprising effects sending emails has on energy use
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone set to be introduced in 2022

Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone set to be introduced in 2022

A Clean Air Zone is set to be introduced in Greater Manchester in spring 2022 to combat illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide in the region