Environment

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Salford air pollution leaves city in breach of international guidelines

Salford City Council has been ranked third most proactive towards net zero emissions in Greater Manchester and 54th nationwide.

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Salford environmentalist sparks debate over food waste this Christmas – “It’s not really much effort”

Brussel Sprouts might possibly be the worst Christmas tradition. We’ve all either politely eaten them or they’ve gone straight in […]

Two of the climate protestors outside the BBC

“BBC could do more” – protestors press broadcaster over climate coverage at Media City

Climate protestors met at the BBC in Media City to pressure the broadcaster over its coverage of the climate and forthcoming COP28 gathering.

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New improvement plans for Mariners Canal in Salford Quays

Proposals to improve Mariners Canal have been released in order “to make Salford Quays an even better place to live, […]

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Salford braces for “disruptive winds” as Storm Debi hits the North West

Storm Debi is expected to hit Salford and the rest of the North West today (November 13), bringing heavy rain […]

Irlam community groups given thousands to invest in green projects

Irlam community groups given thousands to invest in green projects

Community groups from across Irlam and Walkden have been awarded grants of up to £500 to support green community projects. […]

Meet the farmer-turned-campaigner educating Salford's young people

Meet the farmer-turned-campaigner educating Salford’s young people

For many of the children in Salford, the natural mossland of Chat Moss, which makes up 30% of the city, is inaccessible.

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Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor helps local charity’s aim to plant seven billion trees

One hundred volunteers were joined by Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Gina Reynolds to plant 600 trees in Dukes Drive Park. […]

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Salford City Council listed as only “green” council in the North West according to Vegan Society

Salford City Council has been listed as the only “Green” council in the North West, according to research done by The Vegan Society.