New analysis shows latest Budget doesn’t add up to UK government delivering on its...
WWF has warned that the March 2021 Budget doesn’t add up when it comes to government delivering on its climate promises, such as the...
Climate emergency: LGA poll shows more than nine in 10 residents support increased biodiversity
The survey for the LGA, which represents councils in England and Wales, found that encouraging people to be more eco-friendly through recycling and less...
Exposed-The Dirty dozen that are littering our beaches
A study out today has revealed that two thirds of the UKs plastic and packaging pollution can be traced back to just 12 polluting...
A project to revive grasslands is adding life and colour to Wigan and playing...
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside and Wigan Council have created more than 60 hectares of species-rich grassland in the borough.
In...
Code Red for Humanity-IPCC says world is dangerously close to runaway warming
The U.N. panel on climate change sounded a dire warning on Monday, saying the world is dangerously close to runaway warming – and that...
Manchester Research to assess woodland restoration alongside rivers to combat climate change
A research project led by The University of Manchester is set to assess the potential of woodland restoration along England’s rivers and streams, as...
Use of chemicals in agriculture having greater impact on bees than expected
Interactions between multiple agrochemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, are having a greater impact on bee mortality than expected, say scientists.
The analysis of 90...
Green light for electric chargers as Greater Manchester’s local energy plan gathers pace
Two hospitals in Greater Manchester have begun a trial of vehicle to grid (V2G) charging points as part of the Greater Manchester Local Energy...
Climate change to bring more intense storms across Europe
Climate change is driving a large increase in intense, slow-moving storms, a new study by Newcastle University and the Met Office has found.
Investigating how...
Local residents have discovered and recorded several new species of animal in North Manchester...
Volunteers for the North Manchester Nature Network found a brand new species of beetle for North Manchester – the green tortoise beetle (Cassida viridis).
Records...