Environment

Christine Sherburne, Salford speaker at the Festival of Discovery

“There are thousands of amazing people doing their bit to protect the planet” – Salford residents take to the stage at Eden’s Festival of Discovery

Two Salford women are speaking up to raise awareness of the challenges facing our planet at a virtual community festival […]

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“It’s designed to respect nature and to enhance heathy soil” – Sustainable fruit and veg delivery service Boxed Green Co starts delivering in Salford

Boxed Greens Co, an organic and sustainable fruit and vegetable delivery service, has now begun to deliver to Salford postcodes.

Image created by James McGregor using creative commons photo on right. Picture of Darren taken from Facebook, used with permission.

“When they start building on our green belt, I can’t get behind it” – Ex-Salford Councillor expresses frustration about new development plans

© Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Ex-councillor for Cadishead, Darren Goulden, is frustrated […]

“I think they’re great, but not when they’re thrown all over the place”- Campaigners share their concerns about e-scooters

“I think they’re great, but not when they’re thrown all over the place”- Campaigners share their concerns about e-scooters

They were launched in a blaze of publicity last year and hailed as the eco-friendly alternative for Salford, but now […]

“It’s come most strongly and loudly from young people who feel a real urgency” – Bishop of Salford celebrates younger generation’s efforts to fight climate change

“It’s come most strongly and loudly from young people who feel a real urgency” – Bishop of Salford celebrates younger generation’s efforts to fight climate change

The Bishop of Salford has praised young people’s efforts in the battle against climate change as the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP26) got underway this weekend.

“There are a variety of myths that have grown up over time” – Professor Mike Wood hosts ‘Mythbusting Chernobyl’ lecture in Salford

“There are a variety of myths that have grown up over time” – Professor Mike Wood hosts ‘Mythbusting Chernobyl’ lecture in Salford

The myths and misinformation surrounding the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster will be discussed at a free public lecture at the […]

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“I literally had to wade through a river to get back home” – Flooding in Salford following heavy rainfall

Roads across Salford have experienced heavy flooding after 12 hours of heavy rain. The rainfall began at 4pm yesterday evening, […]

“We are lucky to have these areas for our enjoyment, which over the past 18 months have become even more important” – Green Flag Awards for eight of Salford’s open spaces

“We are lucky to have these areas for our enjoyment, which over the past 18 months have become even more important” – Green Flag Awards for eight of Salford’s open spaces

Eight of Salford’s parks and open spaces are celebrating either receiving or retaining their Green Flag Awards, revealing that they are some of the best in the country.