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“Save the bees”

“Save the bees”

The conversation around bee populations has lost its nuance, and Jacklin Kwan seeks to address that
Capturing more than just Conservative attention

Capturing more than just Conservative attention

Dr John Broderick speaks to us about the importance of scientists in policymaking, and advocating for environmental policies at a Conservative conference
Corporate lobbyists have no place in climate policy

Corporate lobbyists have no place in climate policy

As it is revealed that 90% of the World’s largest firms lobby against action on climate change, Sophie Marriott argues that corporate power poses the biggest threat to the future of the environment and society.
12 years to prevent climate catastrophe

12 years to prevent climate catastrophe

Leading climate scientists and government figureheads from across the globe have met in South Korea this week to scrutinise a 15-page report advising policymakers on global increases in temperature
Zero greenhouse gases by 2050?

Zero greenhouse gases by 2050?

An ambitious report by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Royal Society states that the UK could become carbon-neutral by 2050.
Do students have a rubbish attitude towards waste?

Do students have a rubbish attitude towards waste?

Producing a lot of waste is an inevitable aspect of student life, but can the waste be better managed through recycling and shopping considerately?
Ljubljana for the budget traveller

Ljubljana for the budget traveller

Known for being quirky, inexpensive and rich in history, Slovenia’s capital city is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Praised for its commitment to improving the environment, Victoria Evans proves the city has much more to offer than cheap pints.
Autumn 2018 food trends our ancestors would be proud of!

Autumn 2018 food trends our ancestors would be proud of!

Sources suggest that the fermentation/pickling process, buying hyper-local produce to minimise environmental impact, healthy fast food and snacks, and booze-free food and drink are all popular trends during 2018. The trends of fermentation/pickling and buying from the most localised sources indicate a fashionable step into Britain’s agricultural past. What can we, in 2018, learn from […]
Ecosia: Ending the Student Search for Sustainability

Ecosia: Ending the Student Search for Sustainability

The UoM Students’ Union are campaigning to convert students from Google to the environmentally friendly Ecosia
Lacoste X Save Our Species

Lacoste X Save Our Species

Lacoste join the emerging group of brands seeking to raise awareness of environmental issues
UoM study finds sandwiches have same environmental impact as cars

UoM study finds sandwiches have same environmental impact as cars

Research by the University of Manchester finds that national UK sandwich consumption has equivalent carbon footprint of 8 million cars

University of Manchester wins environment award

The University of Manchester has recently been awarded for two projects by a prestigious award

Blade Runner 2049: a tale of caution?

Blade Runner 2049’s world is far from a dystopian fantasy

Fast Fashion – A Sustainable Lifestyle?

Sustainability is not often the first thing you think of when it comes to fashion, but that may be about to change

Earth Week’s climate change plea

Earth Week’ s climate change panel discussed ongoing climate change threats and their importance in social equality and justice

‘City of Trees’ launched in Manchester

New research by the University demonstrates the many benefits of a project aiming to plant 3 million trees, one for every man, woman, and child in Greater Manchester

Global News: Science

Read the best science news from around the world this week

Poorest countries aim to eliminate fossil fuels

Some of the poorest countries in the world, who are heavily affected by increasingly extreme weather conditions, have promised to run on 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050

Consumerism: always on the rise

From politics to the holiday season, globalisation and consumerism have given celebrity culture too much control over our lives

Becoming a vegan, part two: leading a more globally conscious diet

Katie Bell continues her journey of becoming a vegan, and suggests that we can help the world by being aware of what we eat