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'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.

Manchester music: The future's Bright(er)

In Culture, Education and Society on 14.09.2015
Contributed by Laura Ager

The Alternative? Laura Ager profiles Brighter Sound, a producer of creative music projects and events based in Manchester.

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.

Tackling tree pests and diseases in Greater Manchester: Ash Dieback

In Green & blue spaces, Nature and Society on 01.09.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Spotting the symptoms of tree diseases and reporting them is essential for the future of our woodlands.

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.