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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.
Want Not Waste: The SU’s eco-venture

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 cold, hard, plastic truth

The cold, hard, plastic truth

Using a paper straw and bag for life can’t undo the damage of fishing, argues Cara Conte
Authorities seize 100 shisha pipes from Curry Mile shisha cafés

Authorities seize 100 shisha pipes from Curry Mile shisha cafés

Curry Mile shisha cafes given heavy fines after breaching planning regulations for smoking within indoor premises
The big problem of micro-plastics in Manchester

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.
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
Will banknotes save the UK’s most endangered species?

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

Brexit and the environment

Amelia Kent explores the impact that the Brexit deal might have on environmental legislation
Attenborough let us down — but we can still rise up

Attenborough let us down — but we can still rise up

Following critique of David Attenborough’s stance on climate action, Sophie Marriott argues that we shouldn’t be so reliant on celebrities making political statements to guide our social consciousness
I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

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

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
SU Exec Officer among eight arrested for climate disruption

SU Exec Officer among eight arrested for climate disruption

The arrests were made after several protestors blocked the roads in central Manchester
Re-imagining climate change

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?
The genius behind Sainsbury’s revolutionary new food product

The genius behind Sainsbury’s revolutionary new food product

This week, Sainsbury’s puts ‘barbecue flavoured crickets’ on their shelves across Manchester. Could insects be the answer for our environmental issues?
Investing in destruction: how much does the University of Manchester invest in fossil fuels?

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 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.
What do we want? Divestment! When do we want it? Now!

What do we want? Divestment! When do we want it? Now!

Chloe Hatton went down to People and Planet’s protest for the divestment of fossil fuels to see what it was all about
Most are willing to change their consumption habits to tackle climate change

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.
Falling out of favour with fast fashion

Falling out of favour with fast fashion

Students often rely on fast fashion companies for stylish and affordable clothes, but more environmentally friendly solutions are available.
The year of toxicity: Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year

The year of toxicity: Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year

Esmee Samsworth takes a look at the Oxford English Dictionary Word of the Year: Toxic, and what the choice says about 2018.