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Research meets Cycling - In the City and for the City

In Culture, Society and Transport on 22.02.2016
Contributed by Gabriele Schliwa

Gabi Schliwa (University of Manchester) and Graeme Sherriff (University of Salford, see contributor profile) share insights from the 12th Cycling and Society Research Symposium held in Greater Manchester and reflect on what cycling research means, and could mean, for the region.

Mancunians asked to show their love for community energy

In Energy, Living and Society on 12.02.2016
Contributed by Kate Holmes

The people of Greater Manchester are being asked to show their love for locally-owned clean energy by signing a new community energy pledge.

December floods cause widespread damage

In Energy and Nature on 09.02.2016
Contributed by Grace Fleming

The RESIN project is bringing European cities and scientists together to investigate climate resilience and develop more effective strategies.

Environment Agency outlines recovery plans following floods

In Buildings, Green & blue spaces and Nature on 03.02.2016
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Storm-affected areas in the North to recieve £40 million to repair damage.

Near death to super seaway : Manchester Ship Canal

In Culture and Society on 29.01.2016
Contributed by Walter Menzies

Walter Menzies looks back at the enthralling history of the Manchester Ship Canal and explores what the future may hold for this jewel of the North.

Lighting up Greater Manchester with community-owned solar

In Buildings and Energy on 28.01.2016
Contributed by Kate Holmes

Strengthening the region with the launch of Community Energy Greater Manchester.

COP21: What next for Greater Manchester?

In Energy, Living and Society on 27.01.2016
Contributed by Mark Atherton

Mark Atherton explores the significance of COP21 and what the outcomes of the Paris conference mean for Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester charges ahead with electric vehicles

In Energy and Transport on 26.01.2016
Contributed by Matthew Roberts

Electric vehicle use in Greater Manchester has rocketed over the past 12 months.

Steady State Manchester: communicating a change

In Culture, Economy, Energy and Living on 13.01.2016
Contributed by Beth Perry

Steady State Manchester launches a series of conversations exploring how a viable economy can detox Manchester.

The Real Junk Food Project Manchester: Creative chefs need apply for a unique opportunity

In Food, Living and Waste on 12.01.2016
Contributed by Corin Bell

The Real Junk Food Project's Corin Bell is on the look-out for a creative genius to head up the kitchen at Manchester's first waste-food, pay-as-you-feel restaurant.