Last week (14 May 2025) protestors from a coalition of environmental groups demonstrated against the annual conference of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
Manchester Five – is justice in a wig and gown or in orange paint?
On Friday 21 February 2025, Just Stop Oil protestors Daniel Knorr, Margaret Reid, Indigo Rumbelow and Ella Ward all were found guilty of the crime of ‘conspiracy to commit a public nuisance’. Noah Crane, just 19 years old, held in prison since August 2024 on this charge, was acquitted since there was no evidence specifically tying him to the crime on the day of the planned action.
“No climate justice without a free Palestine” rallies activists across Manchester, and the world
On Saturday 16 November, hundreds marched in Manchester city centre to mark the global day for climate justice – joining forces with Palestine activists under the banner ‘No Climate Justice without Palestine’s Liberation’.
This is Greater Manchester: Salford
The best way to enjoy Salford is to leave the city, apparently. But you don’t have to go far to find green spaces and wildlife.
Just Stop (New) Oil Protest Saturday 17 June
We received word that Just Stop Oil would be doing a slow march in Manchester city centre last weekend, so we went along and spoke to some of the protesters.
Meet the animal rights activists fighting for a plant-based food system
Animal Rebellion staged a protest against dairy products at a supermarket in Manchester last weekend. Alex King spoke to them to find out more about their campaign.
Bluedot addresses the elephant in the field while keeping the music alive
Bluedot claims the festival ‘eco-crown’ not just for having a range of initiatives to cut emissions and waste, but also by offering a genuine attempt to inform, educate and influence its audience.
“Let’s change the world together!”
The Meteor spoke with ward councillor for Hulme, Annette Wright, about declaring a climate emergency in 2019, and the council processes that were needed to make it happen.
Why I joined the Green Party
The Manchester Green Party stands for climate and social justice — unlike Manchester Labour.
Eat out without selling out, at BOXCO
Gary Roberts reports on the rise of restaurants with a focus on sustainability in Manchester, and eats out at BOXCO which aims to provide ‘very tasty food that promotes health & wellness at an affordable price.’