Living

Manchester Cycles in Copenhagen’s Tracks

In Living and Transport on 22.10.2015
Contributed by Rosslyn Colderley

Greater Manchester went a little bit Danish this week...

Community Energy at Risk from FITs Policy Changes

In Energy, Living and Waste on 21.10.2015
Contributed by Gill Fenna

The government’s proposed subsidy cut for small scale renewable energy schemes will threaten around £127 million of investment in current projects.

Collecting accurate data at an urban level

In Living, Society and Waste on 19.10.2015
Contributed by louise Marix Evans

Louise Marix Evans explores what kind of data can provide a meaningful measure of progress towards global urban sustainability?

'What comes next?': Manchester tackles global inequality

In Economy, Education, Energy, Living and Waste on 28.09.2015
Contributed by Deborah Linton

Deborah Linton explores global inequality and considers the influence of the new Global Development Institute.

Adapting to climate change in Greater Manchester

In Energy, Living and Society on 17.09.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Is Greater Manchester prepared for climate change? Clare Wiley speaks to three leading figures about how the region is adapting.

Real Junk Food Project Manchester hosts: 'Just Eat It – A Food Waste Story'

In Food, Living and Waste on 07.09.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Calling all food waste warriors! This month, Real Junk Food Project Manchester is hosting the city’s premiere screening of the award winning documentary ‘Just Eat It – A Food Waste Story’ - and you're invited...

Queues, Clogs and Redemption

In Culture, Living and Society on 04.09.2015
Contributed by Rachel Whelan

Wood Street Mission's history exhibition 'Queues Clogs and Redemption' opens this month, launching their 'Post Your Memory' campaign and helping to raise awareness of child poverty in Manchester.

Q&A: Walter Leal, professor of environment and technology

In Education, Living and Society on 28.08.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Walter Leal is a Professor of Environment and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He chats to Clare Wiley about tackling climate change quickly and smartly.