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Manchester Friends of the Earth
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Manchester Friends of the Earth (MFoE) - campaigning for a safe and healthy planet for everyone, now and in the future.

Website: https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/
The @greatermcr.bsky.social are making a plan to help Greater Manchester cope with risks such as flooding & heatwaves

The "Tell Us How Severe Weather Events Affect You: Planning for Climate Change Together" survey is open till 4th March for your comments.

See 👇
gmconsult.org/environment-...
February 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Community action stopped the climate-wrecking Whitehaven coal mine. Now, its backers are suing the govt in a secret corporate court

Tell the govt to defend our democracy, protect our money & safeguard our climate by ending secret corporate courts.

action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
Stop secret corporate courts rewarding climate wreckers
Community action stopped the climate-wrecking Whitehaven coal mine. Now, its backers are suing the government in a secret corporate court – and UK taxpayers could pay millions. Polluters should never ...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The Science Museum in London has an exhibition about the damage climate change is causing to a vital ecosystem in Latin America – all the while taking sponsorship money from fossil fuel giants BP and Adani!

We have sent a message. Can you pressure them on social media too? to.350.org/z0OLi
Tell the Science Museum in London: Cut ties with oil giants BP and Adani!
The Science Museum in London has an exhibition about the damage climate change is causing to a vital ecosystem in Latin America – all while taking sponsorship money from oil giants BP and Adani!
to.350.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Fact check: Why it’s wrong to ignore climate science

The world’s scientists agree that human activity is causing climate change

The impacts are real

We need Fair Solutions

See 👇
policy.friendsoftheearth.uk/insight/fact...
Fact check: Why it’s wrong to ignore climate science | Policy and insight
Friends of the Earth’s Sandra Bell addresses disinformation claiming that climate change and extreme weather aren’t caused by human carbon emissions, presenting the evidence that climate change is rea...
policy.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Fact check: Why are our energy bills so high?

Gas prices drive high energy bills in the UK, not renewables Wind power is already cutting bills - and our reliance on gas.

#GortonAndDenton

See👇
policy.friendsoftheearth.uk/insight/fact...
Fact check: Why are our energy bills so high? | Policy and insight
Friends of the Earth’s Sandra Bell examines claims that support for renewable energy is to blame for the UK’s high energy bills, and sets out the evidence showing how renewables help cut costs and red...
policy.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Live in the #GortonandDenton constituency?

Want to vote in the Parliamentary by-election on Thursday 26th February?

Make sure you are registered to vote - deadline for registration is 10th February - Today!

More details
👇 gov.uk/register-to-...
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Manchester Friends of the Earth campaigns meeting (6pm, Tues 10th Feb) @ Green Fish RC

plenty going on:
* exploring how to use our social media more actively
* Gorton & Denton campaigning

+ our local climate & transport campaigns.
All welcome

See👇
www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The @greatermcr are making a plan to help Greater Manchester cope with risks such as flooding and heatwaves

The "Tell Us How Severe Weather Events Affect You: Planning for Climate Change Together" is open till 4th March for your comments.

www.gmconsult.org/environment-...
February 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Live in the #GortonandDenton constituency?

Want to vote in the Parliamentary by-election on Thursday 26th February?

Make sure you are registered to vote - deadline for registration is 10th February.

More details 👇
www.gov.uk/register-to-...
February 9, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Gorton and Denton Parliamentary By-election Hustings (St Peter's Church, Stockport Road, 7pm, Thurs 12th Feb).

Organised by Llevenshulme Community Association

#GortonandDenton

For more details see 👇 levenshulmecommunity.org.uk/2026/02/parl...
Parliamentary Election Hustings 2026
Levenshulme Community Association will be hosting hustings for the By-Election on Thursday 12 February starting at 19.00 at St Peter’s Church on Stockport Road (opposite Arcadia). The evening will …
levenshulmecommunity.org.uk
February 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Fact check: the real cost of net zero

Reversing climate action would be the real 'madness'

taking no action or scrapping existing commitments to tackle climate change would cost more.

#GortonAndDenton

policy.friendsoftheearth.uk/insight/fact...
Fact check: the real cost of net zero | Policy and insight
Friends of the Earth's Sandra Bell analyses disinformation about the cost of net zero transitions and challenges claims that scrapping climate action will save billions.
policy.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Fact check: Why are our energy bills so high?

Gas prices drive high energy bills in the UK, not renewables

Wind power is already cutting bills - and our reliance on gas.

#GortonAndDenton

policy.friendsoftheearth.uk/insight/fact...
Fact check: Why are our energy bills so high? | Policy and insight
Friends of the Earth’s Sandra Bell examines claims that support for renewable energy is to blame for the UK’s high energy bills, and sets out the evidence showing how renewables help cut costs and red...
policy.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Friends of the Earth has produced this resource for people in #GortonandDenton engaged in making their community a better place

*data on key environmental issues impacting people
*identifying actions your new MP could take

groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/near-you/con...
State of the Environment in Gorton and Denton
Access nature, transport and energy data on your local area
groups.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
How to improve the environment in #GortonandDenton

Friends of the Earth has produced this resource for people engaged in making their community a better place

*data on key environmental issues impacting people *identifying actions your new MP could take
groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/near-you/con...
State of the Environment in Gorton and Denton
Access nature, transport and energy data on your local area
groups.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Telegraph misrepresents 15-minute cities.

Pallavi Sethi unpicks the false claims in a recent Telegraph article that conflates 15-minute cities and the Oxford traffic filters, & incorrectly describes the rationale for such policies and their impact.

www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
The Telegraph misrepresents 15-minute cities - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Despite extensive debunking of misinformation and conspiracy theories around 15-minute cities and Oxford traffic filters, some UK newspapers continue to misrepresent the concepts.
www.lse.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Gorton and Denton Parliamentary By-election Hustings (St Peter's Church, Stockport Road, 7pm, Thurs 12th Feb).

Organised by Levenshulme Community Association

#GortonandDenton

For more details see 👇 levenshulmecommunity.org.uk/2026/02/parl...
Parliamentary Election Hustings 2026
Levenshulme Community Association will be hosting hustings for the By-Election on Thursday 12 February starting at 19.00 at St Peter’s Church on Stockport Road (opposite Arcadia). The evening will …
levenshulmecommunity.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Check out the events calendar for details of crackin' campaign events and practical hands-on nature sessions across Greater Manchester throughout February...

manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
At this year’s UN climate talks, the government was silent on ending the UK’s role in illegal deforestation.

Email the Environment Secretary to demand urgent action to protect our forests.

👇
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/deman...
Demand action on the UK's illegal deforestation
The government has once again failed to address the UK’s role in destroying the world’s precious forests – this time at the UN climate talks. Our leaders continue to allow big businesses to hide their...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
February 1, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Save important peat moss in Greater Manchester - Object to the Carrington Relief Road.

Trafford Council is applying for planning permission for the Carrington Relief Road in Greater Manchester, and you have until 27 February to object!

More details:👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/obje...
Save important peat moss in Greater Manchester
Trafford Council is applying for planning permission for the Carrington Relief Road in Greater Manchester, and we have until 27 February to object. The Carrington Relief Road is controversial as it w...
actionnetwork.org
February 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Sign the Peat Free petition calling for the government to act now to pass legislation in 2026 and bring peat sales to an end at last.

So, make your voice heard and sign now!

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Meet Asad - Q&A for Northern Groups and networks (7pm, Mon 2nd Feb)

Join @friends-earth.bsky.social for an online Q&A session with Executive Director, Asad Rehman

Book your place👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-asad-...
Meet Asad - Q&A for Northern Groups and networks
Join us for an online Q&A session with Friends of the Earth's Executive Director, Asad Rehman
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Last call: Manchester Friends of the Earth - Annual General Meeting and social meal (6pm, Tue 27 January)

Join us @ Green Fish Resource Centre for our AGM, review of the year, look forwards to 2026 campaigns and social meal at Double Zero pizzeria

Book you place👇
actionnetwork.org/events/manch...
Quiz Night at the Museum (and Manchester FoE AGM)
Everyone is invited to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 27th January at Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE. Starts at 6pm and after the AGM we will go to Double ...
actionnetwork.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Institute of Economic Affairs uses absurd assumptions to mislead the media about the costs of net zero for the UK

"None of these are the cost of net zero… Oops – we’d still spend most of this without net zero…"

www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
Institute of Economic Affairs uses absurd assumptions to mislead the media about the costs of net zero for the UK - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Bob Ward details the errors in a new pamphlet that has misled political reporters in many UK national newspapers by misrepresenting the work of the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO).
www.lse.ac.uk
January 25, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Manchester Friends of the Earth - Annual General Meeting and social meal (6pm, Tues 27 January)

Join us @ the Green Fish Resource Centre for our AGM, review of the year, look forwards to 2026 campaigns and social meal at Double Zero pizzeria.

Book you place👇
actionnetwork.org/events/manch...
Quiz Night at the Museum (and Manchester FoE AGM)
Everyone is invited to our Annual General Meeting and Quiz. This event will be co-hosted with Fuel Poverty Action and Greater Manchester Community Renewables and will see funds raised donated to a lo...
actionnetwork.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We are taking part in the @RSPBEngland Big Garden Bird Watch! 🐦

Join us at Platt Fields Park (11am, Sunday 25 Jan)

More details: 👇https://manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event/big-garden-bird-watch-join-us-at-platt-fields-park/
January 24, 2026 at 6:41 PM