Staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world, says new research led by Manchester Metropolitan University

Global bird populations in decline, says Manchester led research

Staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world, says new research. Loss and degradation of natural habitats and direct overexploitation of many...
A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in the UK has plummeted by nearly 60% over the last 17 years

Survey finds that UK flying insects have declined by nearly 60% in less than...

A citizen-science survey has found that the abundance of flying insects in the UK has plummeted by nearly 60% over the last 17 years;...
Hindley’s Borsdane Wood has been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 ancient woodlands to be dedicated to the Queen

Borsdane Woods to be part of ancient canopy to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Hindley’s Borsdane Woods has been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 ancient woodlands to be dedicated to the Queen in celebration...
A new report this morning calls for the Government to do more to secure Britain’s place as the global centre of green finance

Government should do more to secure UK’s place as global leader in Green finance

A new report this morning calls for the Government to do more to secure Britain’s place as the global centre of green finance. The think...

New research reveals we’re taking sustainability seriously – but we lack knowledge of what...

While 53% of people are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, there is a lack of understanding about which behaviour changes make the...

Co-op is to scrap use-by dates from all of its own-brand yoghurts in a...

The Manchester based Co-op is to scrap use-by dates from all of its own-brand yoghurts in a bid to reduce food waste and combat...

Protected areas don’t always boost biodiversity

Protected areas such as national parks have a "mixed impact" on wildlife, according to the largest ever global study of their effects. The findings show...

Mayor Andy Burnham joins key industry leaders in Greater Manchester to discuss net-zero and...

Key business leaders in Greater Manchester have joined Mayor Andy Burnham to discuss the region’s transition to net-zero and its role in tackling the...

New machine unveiled to help fire services tackle moorland fires

Two United Utilities’ employees have worked together to create a new machine that will assist fire services tackling moorland fires in the region. Andrew Ryding...

North West reveals roadmap to industrial decarbonisation in new report

Net Zero North West (NZNW) has set out a clear roadmap to decarbonisation for the region. A new report published  outlines the region’s progress in...