Manchester Friends of the Earth
@mcrfoe.bsky.social
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/
Website: https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/
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👇
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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👇
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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 ...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:53 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...
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...
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...
"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
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...
"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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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/
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
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/
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/
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...
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 22, 2026 at 2:00 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...
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...
We are taking part in the @rspb.bsky.social 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/
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 22, 2026 at 1:59 PM
We are taking part in the @rspb.bsky.social 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/
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/
It’s Clean Air Night! Before you light your fire or wood burner, please think about the effect on your and your neighbours’ lungs. Wood smoke contains benzene, formaldehyde and PAHs, just like cigarette smoke.
January 22, 2026 at 10:19 AM
It’s Clean Air Night! Before you light your fire or wood burner, please think about the effect on your and your neighbours’ lungs. Wood smoke contains benzene, formaldehyde and PAHs, just like cigarette smoke.
After 3+ years of us campaigning alongside @friends-earth.bsky.social, the government has now published its #WarmHomesPlan. This is a significant step towards making our homes greener and cheaper to heat.
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
After 3+ years of us campaigning alongside @friends-earth.bsky.social, the government has now published its #WarmHomesPlan. This is a significant step towards making our homes greener and cheaper to heat.
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown👇
Manchester Friends of the Earth - Annual General Meeting and social meal (6pm, Tues 27 January)
Join us at 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...
Join us at 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 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Manchester Friends of the Earth - Annual General Meeting and social meal (6pm, Tues 27 January)
Join us at 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...
Join us at 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...
Sign the @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to make 2026 the year polluters are finally made to clean up their act.
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act
Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to enjoy clean lakes,...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Sign the @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to make 2026 the year polluters are finally made to clean up their act.
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
Some crackin' events coming up in January
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
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manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/
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/
January 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Some crackin' events coming up in January
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/
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/
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:57 AM
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Sign the petition to make 2026 the year polluters are finally made to clean up their act.
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act
Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to enjoy clean lakes,...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
January 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Sign the petition to make 2026 the year polluters are finally made to clean up their act.
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
We demand a strong water bill that puts clean water above private profit, for good.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...
Manchester Friends of the Earth - Annual General Meeting and social meal (6pm, Tues 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...
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...
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Manchester Friends of the Earth - Annual General Meeting and social meal (6pm, Tues 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...
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...
Join us for our January campaigns meeting (6pm, Tue 13 Jan)
6-7pm: How can we make better use of our social media channels
7pm: discussing our ongoing campaigns, GM local elections, local transport plan consultation, upcoming events
All welcome: 👇
manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...
6-7pm: How can we make better use of our social media channels
7pm: discussing our ongoing campaigns, GM local elections, local transport plan consultation, upcoming events
All welcome: 👇
manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...
January 10, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Join us for our January campaigns meeting (6pm, Tue 13 Jan)
6-7pm: How can we make better use of our social media channels
7pm: discussing our ongoing campaigns, GM local elections, local transport plan consultation, upcoming events
All welcome: 👇
manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...
6-7pm: How can we make better use of our social media channels
7pm: discussing our ongoing campaigns, GM local elections, local transport plan consultation, upcoming events
All welcome: 👇
manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event...
Using local data to power your climate campaigns (6pm, Tue 13 Jan)
Webinar will showcase the different datasets & interactive tools created by @friends-earth.bsky.social
Learn how they can help you understand the climate & energy challenges in your community
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-loca...
Webinar will showcase the different datasets & interactive tools created by @friends-earth.bsky.social
Learn how they can help you understand the climate & energy challenges in your community
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-loca...
Using local data to power your climate campaigns
Explore our datasets and interactive maps. We’ll show you what’s available, where to find it and how it can strenghthen local campaigning.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Using local data to power your climate campaigns (6pm, Tue 13 Jan)
Webinar will showcase the different datasets & interactive tools created by @friends-earth.bsky.social
Learn how they can help you understand the climate & energy challenges in your community
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-loca...
Webinar will showcase the different datasets & interactive tools created by @friends-earth.bsky.social
Learn how they can help you understand the climate & energy challenges in your community
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-loca...
We are taking part in the @RSPBEngland Big Garden Bird Watch!
Join us at Platt Fields Park (11am, Sunday 25 Jan)
More details: 👇https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event/big-garden-bird-watch-join-us-at-platt-fields-park/
Join us at Platt Fields Park (11am, Sunday 25 Jan)
More details: 👇https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event/big-garden-bird-watch-join-us-at-platt-fields-park/
January 10, 2026 at 12:56 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://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event/big-garden-bird-watch-join-us-at-platt-fields-park/
Join us at Platt Fields Park (11am, Sunday 25 Jan)
More details: 👇https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/event/big-garden-bird-watch-join-us-at-platt-fields-park/
Reposted by Manchester Friends of the Earth
AS 2 major fires continue to spread in VIC, much of the state is facing a Catastrophic Fire Danger Warning for tomorrow.
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM
AS 2 major fires continue to spread in VIC, much of the state is facing a Catastrophic Fire Danger Warning for tomorrow.
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
Yes, this is an Australian summer.
But this is also an example of what summers look like under the influence of climate change.
www.foe.org.au/stop_burning...
Reposted by Manchester Friends of the Earth
🌱 New Year, New Skills: Local Climate Academy Returns in 2026!
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌱 New Year, New Skills: Local Climate Academy Returns in 2026!
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action (7pm, Jan 8th)
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action
Join this webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action (7pm, Jan 8th)
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
...A huge 89% majority of the world’s people want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, studies have shown, but are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals
Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
...A huge 89% majority of the world’s people want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, studies have shown, but are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Release our wind- Tremendous renewable energy potential in England
Imagine a world where the wind blows freely, our energy comes from natural sources & we’re not at the mercy of gas & oil giants. No longer wrestling with rising costs and polluting energy
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/rele...
Imagine a world where the wind blows freely, our energy comes from natural sources & we’re not at the mercy of gas & oil giants. No longer wrestling with rising costs and polluting energy
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/rele...
Release our wind Tremendous renewable energy potential in England | Friends of the Earth
Investing in renewables would not only lower our bills but also cut carbon emissions. Find out what England’s renewable energy potential looks like.
friendsoftheearth.uk
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Release our wind- Tremendous renewable energy potential in England
Imagine a world where the wind blows freely, our energy comes from natural sources & we’re not at the mercy of gas & oil giants. No longer wrestling with rising costs and polluting energy
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/rele...
Imagine a world where the wind blows freely, our energy comes from natural sources & we’re not at the mercy of gas & oil giants. No longer wrestling with rising costs and polluting energy
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/rele...
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action (7pm, Jan 8th)
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action
Join this webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Making 2026 local elections count: building support for fair climate action (7pm, Jan 8th)
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Join this @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to hear how we can use local elections to rebuild political support for fair climate action.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-202...
Food becoming more calorific but less nutritious due to rising carbon dioxide
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Food becoming more calorific but less nutritious due to rising carbon dioxide
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Food becoming more calorific but less nutritious due to rising carbon dioxide
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK soars past wind power generation record for second time in two months
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...
UK soars past wind power generation record for second time in two months - edie
Great Britain’s maximum wind generation record was broken on Friday, 5 December, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has confirmed.
www.edie.net
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
UK soars past wind power generation record for second time in two months
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...