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Controlling the climate will help control conflict

Tristan Parsons on how environmental changes are engendering conflict, and if uncontrolled will continue to do so

Investigation shows Manchester receives enormous funding from fossil fuel giants

According to an investigation by Greenpeace, the University of Manchester has taken £27.7 million in funds from large fossil fuel companies including BP and Shell

Manchester professor denies “wildly optimistic” UN claims on Climate Change

A Manchester professor has dismissed the UN’s proposed plan of action and is calling for more revolutionary actions to combat global climate change

Will Murdoch pollute National Geographic?

With the Murdoch media empire investing in National Geographic, Alex Daniel critically assesses whether it spells the beginning of the end for the prestigious magazine.

Cornelia Parker tells Manchester to rise up in a “call to arms”

As the University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery wins multiple national awards, renowned artist Corneila Parker tells Manchester students to rise up and fight for their future

Students bin recycling

Jay Fagerberg looks at students’ approach to recycling and why it is rapidly declining

University of Manchester invests almost £40 million in fossil fuels

Research by the Manchester Fossil Free Campaign has found that the university’s shares in oil companies total £9.5 million. A further £29.5 million is invested in fossil fuels through pension funds

The Upcycling Project is on its way

The University of Manchester Students’ Union is to use the former-RBS building next to Academy 1 as an environmentally friendly charity shop

Manchester up in green league table

The University of Manchester is up thirty places in a national university ‘green’ league table