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Casualties continue to rise in the war on drugs – is it time to call for peace? (Pt.1)

By Conrad Bower | June 18, 2022Features

Deaths due to illicit drug use continue to rise across the UK and Greater Manchester, while ethnic minorities are particularly hard hit by the criminal justice system pursuing the prohibition policies laid down in the Misuse of Drugs Act.

The government is pursuing the war on drugs with its new drugs strategy, but will it make a difference?

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National parks are beautiful, but austerity and inequality prevent many from enjoying them

By Guest Writer | June 2, 2022Friends of The Meteor

Ian Mell from the University of Manchester argues the case for more small urban parks, to level up the playing field when it comes to accessing nature.

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Cities must cut their ‘consumption emissions’ – here’s how

By Guest Writer | April 3, 2022Friends of The Meteor

University of Manchester researchers say we ‘can’t ignore inequality’ when it comes to combatting climate change and recommend increasing taxes on the super-rich and introducing universal basic income.

Guest article from The Conversation, first published March 2021.

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How to write to your MP if you’re concerned about the crisis in Ukraine

By Guest Writer | March 4, 2022Friends of The Meteor

Louise Thompson from the University of Manchester explains how to contact your MP with concerns about Ukraine, and what can happen if you do.

Gary Younge

Gary Younge: ‘We must dream of the world we want, and then fight for it’

By Alexandria Slater | March 3, 2022Features

Professor Gary Younge’s ‘I danced here on other peoples’ dreams’ talk discussed the inequalities in society exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic and explored the potential for people to build ‘a more diverse, respectful and inclusive society.’

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‘What the bloody hell are museums for?’ Manchester Museum launches ‘Local Matters’ in Ardwick to help reimagine their role

By Conrad Bower | December 24, 2021Features

Manchester Museum is reimagining their role in society with the launch of a research project investigating inequality in Ardwick, undertaken by Museum staff, and the co-curation of a South Asia gallery reflecting the experiences of the diaspora in Greater Manchester.

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Shipping emissions must fall by a third by 2030 and reach zero before 2050 – new research

By Guest Writer | November 9, 2021Friends of The Meteor

New study by University of Manchester researchers suggests international shipping ‘must make a radical change in course’ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions this decade to enable a path to zero emissions by 2050, and limit global heating to 1.5°C. Guest article from The Conversation.

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Manchester celebrated as ‘northern humanitarian powerhouse’

By Yasmin Al-najar | September 29, 2021Features

In 2020 ‘over five million women, girls, boys and men in over 100 countries’ were provided humanitarian aid by Manchester based organisations.

BBC Rap Game UK contestant Meduulla premieres a song written specially for the event to reflect ‘Global Manchester’.

Universities in Manchester need to value their students more than their profit margins

By Jamie Greer | September 28, 2021Opinion

Manchester student returning to University this year after experiencing the last academic year under the Covid lockdowns, reflects on how the marketisation of education contributed to the dire experience of students through the pandemic.

Whitworth Gallery Manchester

Cloud Studies to re-open at Whitworth following crisis talks at gallery

By Conrad Bower | August 18, 2021News

Exhibition exploring human rights abuses will return with its ‘solidarity with Palestine’ statement intact, along with a prominently displayed space voicing ‘different perspectives’.

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