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The Alternative? Rethinking sustainability

In Economy, Education and Society on 14.11.2013
Contributed by Beth Perry

Beth Perry introduces a new series of articles - The Alternative? - which explores the concept of 'alternatives' in rethinking sustainability in Greater Manchester.

Something's up: can you hear #OldhamCalling?

In Education and Society on 13.11.2013
Contributed by Steve Connor

Something's going on, up in Oldham, and it's cascading out across every social media channel it can get a username for. Welcome to the #BraveNewOldham.

Mapping for green growth across Old Trafford

In Food, Green & blue spaces and Society on 12.11.2013
Contributed by Debbie Ellen

Old Trafford resident and foodie activist Debbie Ellen reports on the inspiration local residents are taking from the city of New York in their bid to 'Grow Old Trafford'.

So what's so special about Manchester then, Bruce?

In Economy, Nature and Society on 02.11.2013
Contributed by Jessica Symons

Jess Symons reports on 'An audience with Bruce Katz' and the Metropolitan Revolution reshaping America, and Manchester.

A 'Green Digital Charter' to reduce ICT footprint

In Economy and Energy on 30.10.2013
Contributed by Jessica Symons

Jess Symons on Manchester's signing of the EU Green Digital Charter and our plans to reduce the carbon footprint of the city's digital sector.

Geothermal renewable energy plan for Ardwick

In Energy on 25.10.2013
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Manchester continues to lead the way in the push for new, innovative ideas to beat fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions as Dublin-based GT Energy gets permission to begin drilling two exploratory boreholes.

Steve Bosak, Chief Executive, Society for Ecological Restoration and Vincent Walsh at the Biospheric Foundation, Salford, Greater Manchester, July 2013 (Photo. D.Haley).

Manchester wins conference on 'Resilience Ecology'

In Economy, Education and Nature on 24.10.2013
Contributed by David Haley

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) has confirmed Manchester as the destination for the 6th World Conference on Ecological Restoration after 'Team Manchester' impressed decision-makers with the city's sustainable credentials.

Is Manchester really a Smart City? Discuss.

In Economy, Living, Society and Transport on 22.10.2013
Contributed by Michael Taylor

Chair of Downtown Manchester in Business, Michael Taylor, introduces the latest in a series of critical debates that celebrate and stimulate Manchester's intellectual heritage.

In place of growth, a steady state economy

In Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health and Society on 22.10.2013
Contributed by Mark Burton

A Manchester where all people can thrive without harming the planet? Mark Burton introduces the Steady State Manchester Project which argues for an alternative - and more sustainable - model to unfettered growth.

Post-melt dystopia and the Literature Festival

In Culture, Education, Energy, Nature and Society on 21.10.2013
Contributed by Karen Regn

Karen Regn reports on how the Manchester Literature Festival is tackling climate change with 'Shackleton's Man Goes South' and a concerted effort around its own sustainability.