Some crackin' events coming up in August Our calendar promotes events organised by @foemcr & other groups across GM relevant to our campaigns on biodiversity, climate change, just transition, nature, sustainable transport, waste & resources 👇 manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/

Last year was the hottest on record, yet global deforestation - one of the leading causes of climate breakdown - continues to rise Make companies pay for exploiting people and planet action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...

Make companies pay for exploiting people and planet

Greedy UK companies are wrecking the world’s forests through their international supply chains. Last year was the hottest on record, yet global deforestation - one of the leading causes of climate bre...

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Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying lives Our leaders have a legal duty to protect us from the impacts of climate breakdown. Demand our government protects us from the impacts of extreme weather. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...

Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying lives

Add my name Extreme heat. Droughts. Wildfires. Flooding. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening now, and communities across the UK are on the frontl...

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Today Shell announced its profits from April-June 2026 more than doubled compared to the same period last year. 🤯 Want to break the UK free from our dependence on fossil fuels and save us from spiralling energy bills? Add your name via the link in our bio. ✊ #shell #fossilfuels #climatemergency

Child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England’s worst-off areas

Child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England’s worst-off areas

Official figures expose widening gap in road deaths and injuries between poor and wealthy postcodes The number of children killed or injured crossing roads is almost five times higher in England’s most deprived areas than its wealthiest, official analysis suggests. Department for Transport figures show a widening gap over the past 10 years in road casualties between those living in the poorest 10% of postcodes and the most affluent 10%. Continue reading...

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"These profits have been built on an energy crisis that's left households across the country struggling with high energy bills at home and expensive fuel at the pumps. This underlines the urgent need to end our dependence on costly oil and gas." - Danny Gross, FoE. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war

Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

bbc.co.uk

🌱 A greener Greater Manchester means a better future for everyone. The solutions to the climate crisis can also benefit residents of Greater Manchester – with warmer homes, cleaner air, healthier communities and more nature.

Your council has the power to make our community fairer, better & healthier We’ve identified 10 priorities we think could make a real difference locally, based on research & on what councils have power to change What do you hope for in our local area? actionnetwork.org/forms/what-m...

What matters most in our community?

I just voted for what matters most in my community. Why don't you do the same?

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Hope starts in our communities across the UK Help inspire action where you live — order your FREE Hope Starts Here poster below and spread the word. friendsoftheearth.uk/hope-starts-...

How to improve the environment in Greater Manchester Friends of the Earth has produced this unique resource for everyone who’s actively engaged in making their community a better place, from campaigners to MPs and Mayors.. 👇 groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/near-you/may...

Yesterday afternoon 14:09 in Lacanau Océan in France. A pale red sun through the smoke tinged everything in Mars style orange. Welcome in the climate emergency! Despite all denial of the fossil fuel lobby, it’s scientific fact: CO2 emissions heat up Earth & make fires worse. 🔥🔥🔥

A BIG thank you to @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social for completing the @mcrfoe.bsky.social Greater Manchester Mayor byelection Questions for Candidates. @greenparty.org.uk #GMElects Scroll down to see response 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/gmmayor2026

Hi @bevcraig.bsky.social there's still time to respond to our Questions for Greater Manchester Mayor byelection Candidates Thank you #GMElects Please see 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/gmmayor2026

Hi @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social there's still time to respond to our Questions for Greater Manchester Mayor byelection Candidates Thank you #GMElects Please see 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/gmmayor2026

Our digital hustings questions are now live to all candidates! The first to respond is @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social on a question from Adam Thomson on pavement parking. @cleancitiescampaign.org @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @mcrfoe.bsky.social @ramblers.org.uk @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social

Manchester Day Parade (Sun 26 July, 1pm , St Peters Square) Join @foemcr and the Pink Waxcap, Manchester Argus butterfly, Atlantic Puffin, Yangtze River Dolphin, Red Squirrel and the Tapanuli Orangutan. #PlanetoverProfit www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...

Ask your mayoral candidates: what's their plan for a fairer, greener Greater Manchester? Ask them to tell voters how they’ll address key climate issues if elected, and create a fairer, healthier, more affordable Greater Manchester for everyone #GMElects action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/ask-g...

Ask your mayoral candidates: what's their plan for a fairer, greener Greater Manchester?

Take action On Thursday 30 July, Greater Manchester will elect a new mayor. If the successful candidate ramps up climate action in the right way, they have the power to improve everyone’s lives. Too m...

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Women across Greater Manchester are invited to take part in a major new study exploring how safe they feel when travelling around the region on and around the region’s road & transport networks www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w...

New survey seeks women's experiences of travel and road safety in Greater Manchester

Women across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a major new study exploring how safe they feel when travelling around the region, as researchers seek to know more about the unique ch...

manchester.ac.uk

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Alarm over hospital lung admissions for children in England’s poorest postcodes

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS England data reveals stark impact of air pollution in deprived areas

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Andy Burnham has officially become Prime Minister and with this he inherits Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge to ban fracking permanently in England. He must honour this commitment and close the loophole that currently allows lower volume fracking to take place.🧵👇 @channel4news.bsky.social #fracking

Ask your mayoral candidates: what's their plan for a fairer, greener Greater Manchester? Ask them to tell voters how they’ll address key climate issues if elected, and create a fairer, healthier, more affordable Greater Manchester for everyone #GMElects action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/ask-g...

Ask your mayoral candidates: what's their plan for a fairer, greener Greater Manchester?

Take action On Thursday 30 July, Greater Manchester will elect a new mayor. If the successful candidate ramps up climate action in the right way, they have the power to improve everyone’s lives. Too m...

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Residents of Portugal’s second-largest city can now travel free of charge across the Porto metropolitan public transport network, under a municipal programme expected to cost up to €25 million a year. eutoday.net/porto-introd...

Porto introduces free public transport for all city residents - https://eutoday.net

Porto has introduced free public transport for its residents, allowing eligible passengers to use metro, bus, suburban rail, tram and river services across

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Ask your mayoral candidates: what's their plan for a fairer, greener Greater Manchester? Ask them to tell voters how they’ll address key climate issues if elected, and create a fairer, healthier, more affordable Greater Manchester for everyone #GMElects action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/ask-g...

Ask your mayoral candidates: what's their plan for a fairer, greener Greater Manchester?

Take action On Thursday 30 July, Greater Manchester will elect a new mayor. If the successful candidate ramps up climate action in the right way, they have the power to improve everyone’s lives. Too m...

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Hey @andyburnham.bsky.social remember this? Greater Manchester Mayor and Massive Attack Endorse Fossil Fuel Treaty Ahead of Powerful Concert on World Environment Day www.fossilfueltreaty.org/massive-atta...

Hi @geraldinecoggins.bsky.social we would like to invite you to respond to our Greater Manchester Mayor byelection Questions for Candidates Please see 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/gmmayor2026 #GMElects

Hi @bevcraig.bsky.social we would like to invite you to respond to our Greater Manchester Mayor byelection Questions for Candidates Please see 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/gmmayor2026 #GMElects

Hi @richardkilpatrick.com we would like to invite you to respond to our Greater Manchester Mayor byelection Questions for Candidates Please see 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/gmmayor2026 #GMElects

The UK must change direction on #Palestine 82% of ex-Labour voters who now intend to vote for other progressive parties support stronger UK government action against Israel. @andyburnham.bsky.social friendsoftheearth.uk/latest/uk-mu...

Our animals are getting ready for Manchester Day Parade! Find them on the 26th July from 1pm in Manchester city centre. More details 👇 www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...

Organised by @walkridegm.org.uk @cleancitiescampaign.org @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social @ramblersgb.bsky.social @mcrfoe.bsky.social T&Cs apply. www.walkridegm.org.uk/transport-fo...