Environment

''The power of the volunteer'' at Incredible Education Salford

”The power of the volunteer” at Incredible Education Salford

Many organisations in Salford depend on the help from volunteers to run. Incredible Education is no different. Find out about the work they do here

Alex Ganotis, GMCA lead member for the Green City Region portfolio

Interview: Alex Ganotis, the man behind GMCA’s five-year environment plan

Alex Ganotis, the man behind the man behind the five-year environment plan says everyone can take simple steps to make a difference to climate change. 

Young campaigners given prime position as Salford hosts green summit

Young campaigners given prime position as Salford hosts green summit

Young green campaigners were given prime position at the Greater Manchester Green Summit on Monday, following the success of their Youth Strike for Climate on March 15.

Salford residents encouraged to join Great British Spring Clean

Salford residents encouraged to join Great British Spring Clean

Salford joins the nationwide event, The Great British Spring Clean, by hosting litter picking events across the city to improve the environment.

"There’s something worth writing about here" - meet Peel Park's resident writer

“There’s something worth writing about here” – meet Peel Park’s resident writer

Writer Adam Farrer begins his new role as the writer in residence for Peel Park, Salford this week, hoping to bring awareness to the park.

"Doing nothing is not an option" - '£20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.

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“Reckless and unsustainable” – Green candidate criticises Andy Burnham’s housing proposals

Green party Councillor Bryan Blears yesterday sent a letter to the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, calling his new housing proposals “reckless and unsustainable”.

Bridgewater Canal brings science to life for British Science Week

Bridgewater Canal brings science to life for British Science Week

Bridgewater Canal and ScienceX are celebrating the ten-day event of science, technology, engineering and maths with imaginative experiences for children and families.

Swinton Wastewater Treatment Works

Salford sewage works and industrial sites to be transformed into nature reserves

Former industrial sites in Salford are set to be cleaned up and transformed into three new nature reserves as part […]