Manchester Friends of the Earth

Councils call for rethink of policy that could ‘end net zero’ for homes More than 60 councils, businesses and NGOs have signed a letter opposing the government’s plans to limit local authorities’ powers over environmental housebuilding standards

Councils call for rethink of policy that could ‘end net zero’ for homes

More than 60 councils, businesses and NGOs have signed a letter opposing the government’s plans to limit local authorities’ powers over environmental housebuilding standards

www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/council...

Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying lives Floods. Coastal erosion. Droughts. Wildfires. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening now, and communities across the UK are on the frontlines. No on...

Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat.

It’s happening now, & communities across the UK are on the frontlines

No one is safe from extreme weather, but those most at risk – disabled people, older people, those on low incomes – are hit hardest

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action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...

Stop the attack on our right to protest The government is planning new powers that could seriously restrict your right to protest. Under these proposals, police could limit or block protests based on the so-called “cumulative impact” of pas...

The government is planning new powers that could seriously restrict your right to protest.

Protest is not a privilege.

It’s a fundamental democratic right.

Call on the government to withdraw these dangerous proposals that threaten our freedoms.

action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/rig...

A World in Turmoil: How can we build resistance, hope and unity? (6.30pm, Mon 16th March)

Asad Rehman, Friends of the Earth CEO, will lead a discussion on how we can most effectively unite our campaigns for racial, social and climate justice.

Book👇
actionnetwork.org/events/a-wor...

Hell and high water Green campaigners and fire union warn of rising flood threat with ‘800,000 more homes at high risk’.

Green campaigners & fire union warn of rising flood threat with ‘800,000 more homes at high risk’.

Urging the Govt & other political parties to make polluters pay, fund local councils & emergency services, and ensure access to affordable home insurance

theecologist.org/2026/feb/25/...

Demand a Better Plan for a Greater Manchester! Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) is currently consulting on the future of transport in the city region. Their Vision includes fine words about making Greater Manchester’s transport system inclu...

TfGM is consulting on the future of transport in the region

The Plan talks about making GM’s transport system inclusive, affordable, safe, secure & healthy & environmentally better

Yet the proposed targets & delivery plan fall well short.

Demand a better Plan!
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

State of the Environment in Gorton and Denton Access nature, transport and energy data on your local area

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 environment issues impacting people *identifying actions your new MP could take

groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/near-you/con...

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...

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 3rd March to object!

More details:👇
actionnetwork.org/letters/obje...

Join us for the Bike Friday cycle to work rides (8am, Friday 27th Feb) and coffee and cake in Stevenson Square!

For more details and start points👇
www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...

2.4 million people across the UK are at the highest risk of flooding. This includes 611,000 people who are least able to prepare for flooding in advance, react when it happens, or recover afterwards.

Head to the link in our bio to see if your home is at risk and to demand action. #flooding

Call on councillors to support consultation on Workplace Parking Levy (Amendment 6 ) On Friday morning (27th February 2026), Manchester's councillors will get a chance to vote on Amendment 6 to the City Council's budget The proposal calls on the Council to "allocate a one-off budget ...

Call on your councillors to support a Workplace Parking Levy consultation in Manchester

If you're a Manchester resident, please write to your councillors today and ask them to support Workplace Parking Levy funding amendment.

actionnetwork.org/letters/call...

Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying lives Floods. Coastal erosion. Droughts. Wildfires. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening now, and communities across the UK are on the frontlines. No on...

Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat.

It’s happening now, & communities across the UK are on the frontlines

No one is safe from extreme weather, but those most at risk – disabled people, older people, those on low incomes – are hit hardest
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action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...

We asked people across #GortonandDenton what they care about.

Hate and division won’t help pay our bills.

We need politicians that champion real solutions
#HopeStartsHere

manchesterfoe.org.uk/blog/gorton-...

Climate change lies vs facts Misleading climate claims and the real-world impact | Friends of the Earth As outright climate denial gives way to deliberate lies about green jobs, net zero and the economy, these claims are increasingly used to justify rolling back climate action. We examine the evidence b...

Climate change lies vs facts
Misleading climate claims & the real-world impact

Want to know what to say to shut down disinformation?

Choose a topic
* Energy bills
* Petrol & diesel cars
* Renewable energy
* Cost of reducing carbon emissions
* Climate science

friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/clim...

Some of the issues that matter most to people in #GortonandDenton in the run up to the by-election.

* making homes warmer to bring down energy bills
* better public transport
* improving green spaces
* and strengthening local communities

www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/blog/news-re...

Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis? Even as weather extremes worsen, the voices calling for the rolling back of environmental rules have grown louder and more influential

Severe storms and flooding have been pounding southern Europe and the UK this year. This is the reality of the climate crisis. But even as its impacts become more frequent and severe, climate action is increasingly under threat globally.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Carney Government Knew Carbon Capture Was ‘Very Limited,’ Docs Show Briefing notes obtained by DeSmog reveal the Carney government had major knowledge gaps about CCS even as it made the technology central to its climate plan.

The Canadian government had major knowledge gaps about CCS even as it promised the technology would "drive down our emissions." 🤔 We have the receipts!

Stop the attack on our right to protest The government is planning new powers that could seriously restrict your right to protest. Under these proposals, police could limit or block protests based on the so-called “cumulative impact” of pas...

The government is planning new powers that could seriously restrict your right to protest.

Protest is not a privilege. It’s a fundamental democratic right.

Call on the government to withdraw these dangerous proposals that threaten our freedoms.

action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/rig...

Gorton and Denton by-election - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment If you are a constituent, please ask your candidates for their views and let us know how they respond at...

The @granthamlse.bsky.social have been asking #GortonandDenton by-election candidates questions on climate change:

* Where you stand on the issue of climate change.

* Do you fully support the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050...

See responses👇 www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...

Spring 2026 Local Elections: Building Power, Building Tactics Gather ideas for tactics and find out what resources we have available to support your local election campaigning.

Spring 2026 Local Elections: Building Power, Building Tactics (6pm, Mon 23rd Feb).

Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to gather ideas for tactics and find out what resources we have available to support your local election campaigning.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-202...

Tackling climate change could help end the need for food banks Trussell and Friends of the Earth argue that a greener future could reduce the need for food banks. Here's how.

Taking action against climate change could also help end the need for food banks.

- people living on the lowest incomes in the UK are most exposed to climate risks like floods, heatwaves, and pollution.

See
www.bigissue.com/opinion/tack...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...

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-...

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 ...

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...

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!

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

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...

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 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...

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...

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-...

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...