Energy

Hydrogen for the future

In Education, Energy and Society on 12.08.2014
Contributed by Amer Gaffar

GM Hydrogen Partnership inspiring the next generation of hydrogen and fuel cell engineers.

Fuelling our future

In Economy, Energy and Society on 11.08.2014
Contributed by Helen Seagrave

Helen Seagrave reports on the findings from her working paper 'Greater Manchester: how will we fuel our future?'

Cutting carbon emissions

In Energy, Living and Society on 01.08.2014
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

MACF's thematic and monitoring groups report back on what is being done to help the city move closer to its carbon emissions reduction target.

Low carbon and renewables are big business

In Economy and Energy on 15.07.2014
Contributed by Ricki Unger

Ricki Unger reports on Low Carbon and Renewables week at the International Festival for Business.

Festival Square in Manchester, by Monika Lukasik

Sustainable spotlight on Manchester International Festival

In Culture, Energy and Food on 30.04.2014
Contributed by Beth Perry

The Alternative? Beth Perry profiles the environmental sustainability activities of Manchester International Festival within the emerging cultural ecology of the city.

Environmental art meets Carbon Literacy

In Culture, Education and Energy on 30.04.2014
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Artist Richard Sharland's new exhibition will support The Carbon Literacy Project, funding new bursaries for young people. He tells Clare Wiley how his career as an environmentalist influences his creative side.

Event report: No More Cold Homes

In Energy, Housing, Living and Society on 24.04.2014
Contributed by Ricki Unger

Ricki Unger reports on a recent event to debate fuel poverty, warm homes and an 'energy bill revolution'.

The Sunshine of St John's community generation project

In Buildings, Economy, Energy and Society on 24.04.2014
Contributed by Mike Hodson

The Alternative? Mike Hodson profiles St John's Sunshine, an innovative project to bring together church, community and energy generation.

Event - Greenbuild challenges Manchester to make its buildings better

In Buildings, Energy and Housing on 09.04.2014
Contributed by Rachel Whelan

Greenbuild Expo is back at Manchester Central on May 7th and 8th. The sustainable buildings and refurb event has a packed schedule of debates, workshops and seminars, as well as exhibitors showcasing the latest green solutions - all for free!

Image from Flickr user Mikey - https://www.flickr.com/photos/fire_up_the_quattro/

Manchester hosts world symposium on Sustainable Universities

In Economy, Education and Energy on 09.04.2014
Contributed by Ricki Unger

Ricki Unger on the forthcoming World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities taking place at Manchester Metropolitan Unversity in September.

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