Greater Manchester is to benefit from a £250 million investment and an extra 1,000 jobs as part of plans to pursue closer UK-Saudi relations. Graphene Innovation Manchester (GIM) is to announce the launch of the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre through a … [Read more...]
News for: Environmental
North West hydrogen sector calls for greater focus on storage and transport networks to meet net zero goals
The North West's emerging hydrogen sector has called for additional input from government to support the low-carbon fuel's transport and storage to help meet net zero goals. In a report published by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA), while progress at policy level has been made in … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society volunteers help RSPB plant saplings this National Tree Week
Volunteers from Stockport's Vernon Building Society are planting oak and alder tree saplings at the RSPB site at Dove Stone Nature Reserve this National Tree Week (23 November to 1 December). Nine employees are spending two days planting the trees (on 26 and 28 November) at the reserve to help … [Read more...]
Government Warm Homes Plan boosts funding for green heating upgrades
The Government has announced it will increase the funding available for households to upgrade gas heating systems to green alternatives as part of a new Warm Homes Plan. The Plan will increase the budget available for grants of up to £7,500 to install heat pumps through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, … [Read more...]
AI innovators invited to submit clean energy solutions to new competition
The UK's AI innovators are being invited to take part in the second round of the government's Manchester Prize competition and submit potential solutions for how the technology can help meet the country's clean energy needs. The second round of the Manchester Prize invites teams of innovators, … [Read more...]
New carbon calculator tool launched to help Greater Manchester SMEs achieve net zero
Greater Manchester businesses looking to understand their climate impact can now access a new calculator to accurately measure their energy use and discover their biggest sources of carbon emissions. The new carbon calculator tool has been developed by Green Economy and GM Business Growth Hub on … [Read more...]
86-year-old Stockport gas pipeline set for replacement as part of £80 million upgrade programme
Essential work to upgrade one of the oldest sections of gas pipeline in the Stockport area begins in Longhurst Lane, Mellor, on Monday 2 December. Cadent, which manages the local gas distribution network, is carrying out the work as part of an £80 million investment in the network. Work will see … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group publishes impact of its CSR efforts
CEO Ken O'Toole hailed the impact of the group's sustainability, education and community efforts as Manchester Airports Group (MAG) publishes in annual CSR Report for 2023/24. Detailing the progress against the delivery of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, ‘Working together for … [Read more...]
Stockport Council invests in borough’s outdoor spaces
Stockport Council has completed improvements at nine of the borough's parks and outdoor spaces since April 2024. Some of Stockport’s best-loved parks have been given a boost with new play equipment installed at a range of sites over the past six months. Oak Meadow in Cheadle Hulme is one of those … [Read more...]
UK’s largest onshore wind farm proposed for Greater Manchester
Renewable energy company, Cubico Sustainable Investments, has announced plans to build the UK's largest onshore wind farm in Greater Manchester in a major boost for the North-west's decarbonisation efforts. Situated on the edge of the Rochdale borough of the city-region and next to the existing … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to build sustainable supply chains at upcoming Climate Action Business Forum
Stockport who are interested in reducing their environmental impact are invited to join Stockport Council's Climate Action Business Forum. Taking place at Where The Light Gets In in Stockport town centre from 8:30 - 10:30am on Monday, November 18th, the session will focus on building and … [Read more...]
Consultation to launch on Greater Manchester’s School Travel Strategy
A new draft School Travel Strategy for the city-region is being developed by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the 10 local authorities. The strategy sets out the city-region's vision for ensuring more children and young people travel to … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- …
- 58
- Next Page »