The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin agree new partnership on climate action
The largest city-regions in the North-west and the largest cities on the island of Ireland have agreed a new partnership on climate action and net zero innovation following a three-day mission by the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester mayors. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester declares biodiversity emergency
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has declared a biodiversity emergency in the city-region, setting out new initiatives to reverse habitat loss and ensure Greater Manchester is home to diverse range of plant and animal species. The move, which saw the city-region's ten local authority leaders … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to benefit from share of £200 million investment in zero-emission buses
Greater Manchester is among 12 local authorities in England that will receive a share of £200 million to increase the number of zero-emission buses on the roads. The funding, provided by the Department of Transport's Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme, will support local authorities … [Read more...]
Stockport travel firm hits carbon target
Stockport based travel firm, PlainSailing.com have becoming carbon negative business, beating their target of becoming carbon neutral by 2023. The yacht and catamaran charter firm have successfully reduced the environmental of their operations after setting a target in 2020 to become … [Read more...]
Air Quality Administration Committee to review options for new Clean Air Plan
New options for the Clean Air Plan are to be considered by the Greater Manchester's Air Quality Administration Committee after the government permitted the city-region to delay the introduction of a charging zone for higher-emission commercial vehicles. The committee will begin reviewing evidence … [Read more...]
Community Computers shares impact of Stockport IT recycling scheme
Stockport's DigiKnow alliance has revealed the environmental and social impact of its Community Computers IT recycling programme. The initiative is run by Stockport charity Renewal North West, which became part of the DigiKnow network to help address digital exclusion in the borough. Over the … [Read more...]
RAF completes first successful drone flight fuelled by synthetic kerosene
The RAF has carried out a successful drone flight, pioneering the use of synthetic kerosene which could make aviation more sustainable in the future. The flight is the culmination of Project Vermeer, a UK-US collaborative project to deliver a more sustainable alternative to aviation fuel derived … [Read more...]
Packaging manufacturer celebrates 40 years trading with tree planting at Reddish school
A Stockport-based packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, has kicked off celebrations for its 40th year of trading with a tree planting alongside pupils from Whitehill Primary School in Reddish. The carton board packaging manufacturer, which is based on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Reddish, … [Read more...]
Consultation on HS2 route to Manchester closes on 31st March
Residents along the planned route of the HS2 leg from Crewe to Manchester have until 31st March to respond to a consultation on the plans. The public are invited to respond to an Environmental Statement, including proposals to mitigate the environmental impacts of the new high speed rail link, … [Read more...]
TfGM awarded over £500,000 to combat air pollution
TfGM has been awarded over £500,000 from government as part of a wider £11.6 million invested in initiatives to combat air pollution nationwide. The government's Air Quality Grants have been awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air. The funding helps councils develop and … [Read more...]
Electricity North West prepares for 1.2 million electric vehicles on the North-west’s roads by 2030
Power grid operator, Electricity North West is predicting that 1.2 million electric cars, vans and other vehicles could be on the region's roads by 2030. The Stockport and Warrington based organisation has increased its forecast by 20% as falling costs for batteries are set to make electric … [Read more...]
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