Living

Pedalling into prosperity: the economics of cycling

In Economy, Living and Transport on 18.09.2014
Contributed by Steve Connor

Steve Connor reports on the social and economic benefits we can expect from increased levels of cycling across Greater Manchester and why it makes economic sense to invest in cycling infrastructure.

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.

Why we should all campaign for safe cycle routes to schools

In Living, Society and Transport on 23.07.2014
Contributed by Melissa Henry

Melissa Henry reports on Sustrans' recent Campaign for Safer Streets.

Sustainability: an uncertain future?

In Education, Living and Society on 18.07.2014
Contributed by Felix Hulse

Felix Hulse reports on young people's attitudes towards sustainability.

The Carbon Classroom

In Education, Energy, Living and Society on 04.06.2014
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Mark Hillsdon reports on this year's Carbon Active event, part of Manchester's ambitious Carbon Literacy Project.

RENEW Northwest's legacy lives on

In Buildings, Economy, Housing and Living on 29.05.2014
Contributed by Rachel Whelan

RENEW Northwest allow access to their archives, encouraging professionals in regeneration to learn from their experiences.

Religion is a force for good. Discuss.

In Culture, Living and Society on 27.05.2014
Contributed by Steve Connor

Upcoming event: Manchester's new debating 'salon' takes on the secular question at Albert's Chop House in June.

Programming sustainability at the BBC: Albert, cultural change and technology

In Buildings, Culture and Energy on 21.05.2014
Contributed by Beth Perry

The Alternative? Beth Perry meets Richard Smith, Sustainable Production Manager at the BBC and considers the relationship between technology and cultural change.