Network Rail has announced the start of a £45.4 billion five-year rail improvement plan, aimed at improving reliability of the network and ensuring resilience against climate change and more frequent extreme weather. Through to 2029, Network Rail has committed to investing around £2.8 billion in … [Read more...]
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TFGM highlights benefits of travelling sustainably through #GetOnBoard campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is highlighting the benefits of travelling sustainably over the East period through their #GetOnBoard campaign. Through the campaign, TfGM is sharing how choosing to walk, wheel or cycle, or to catch the bus or tram, offers proven health benefits, and how … [Read more...]
Stockport ‘Friends of’ groups honoured in annual Greenspace Awards
Volunteers and ‘Friends of’ groups maintaining parks, allotments, greenspaces and cemeteries in Stockport have been recognised in the annual Greenspace Awards. The awards acknowledge the invaluable work and commitment of those who help to make green spaces in the borough welcoming places for … [Read more...]
Stockport school children debate ideas to tackle climate change
Students from schools across Stockport have once again debated how they can help combat the challenges of climate change in an annual event held at the Town Hall. The Schools Climate Assemblies were held on March 13 for Primary Schools and on March 20 for High Schools and Colleges. The events … [Read more...]
TfGM launches new Business Travel Hub to help employers promote sustainable transport options
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new Business Travel Hub to make it easier for businesses to promote sustainable forms of transport for colleagues. The service has been developed from business engagement activity, where employers have told TfGM that it’s been confusing to … [Read more...]
MAG calls for household waste to be used to produce SAF
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport operator, has set out how household waste currently burned to generate electricity could instead be used to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A new study by the group has revealed that manufacturing SAF from household waste could help … [Read more...]
Green Skills Hub opens at Stockport College
A brand-new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap and boost the region’s net zero push. The facility was officially launched by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and will provide Stockport students with a theoretical … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches energy saving advice service for residents as part of net-zero push
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partner organisations have announced the launch a new support service to help residents save energy as part of the city-region's efforts to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2038. The Feel the Benefit campaign aims to help residents understand how … [Read more...]
Further 67 low-emission buses join Bee Network fleet
An additional 67 low-emission buses have been added to the Bee Network fleet as Greater Manchester continues to take back control of its public transport system. Under the city-region's franchising arrangement, which is set to expand to more boroughs on 24th March and reach Stockport by January … [Read more...]
New study reveals scale of North West hydrogen demand
A new study by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has found demand for hydrogen in the region could reach 2GW of production by 2030, rising to 7.5GW by 2050. Initial demand for the low carbon fuel is expected to come from heavy industry and power generation, with heating buildings and … [Read more...]
UK to host UN-backed centre for circular economy research
The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed centre for the research and development of the circular economy. The establishment of the International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy in the UK recognises the country's existing … [Read more...]
Electricity network operator outlines plans to improve storm preparedness of the region’s power grid
Power network operator, Stockport based Electricity North West, has submitted its plans to improve its response to storms to the energy sector regulator, Ofgem. Electricity North West is seeking £35 million to fund seven programmes which will enhance network reliability when adverse weather hits … [Read more...]
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