Silent Skies is a co-created exhibition led by Dan Musaheb, Ardwick Climate Action and supported by Prof. Jennifer O’Brien, The University of Manchester, looking at both the historic and modern contexts of air quality in the city of Manchester.
Hosted at Manchester Museum, the exhibition brings together four levels of representation that is required for change, Community, Campaigners, Scientists and Policy Makers.Can we visualise the unseen nature of air pollution? We as humans are incredibly passive to issues, we cannot visualise. We are reminded of that adage, “you wouldn’t drink visibly dirty water, so why would you breathe invisibly dirty air?”.
Today, whilst there is no longer a thick smog to endure, Manchester still witnesses the highest levels of air pollution in the country. Levels of PM 2.5 regularly exceed W.H.O guidelines by over 7 times in hotspots in Manchester, which is estimated to cause over 1800 deaths per year.
Through an analysis of history, the presentation of science, communities that rally and battle the issue and policy makers who are on the front lines of creating a healthier environment for the city’s citizens, can we imagine a better future?
Speakers:
Dan Musaheb, Ardwick Climate Action
Prof Sheena Cruickshank, Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, University of Manchester
More speakers to be announced soon.
Ardwick Climate Action
Ardwick Climate Actions' mission is to protect our local environment through grassroots advocacy that engages the local community. Our work encompasses the renewing of green spaces, monitoring pollution levels, climate advocacy through community engagement.Ardwick is one of the most deprived areas in Manchester, and much work is needed to reengage and sensitise the community back to nature and the climate crisis that affects all its residents.?The Climate Crisis is now unavoidable. It is down to every single one of us to play our part. We see community action as the sole driver and catalyst to making this happen.
Ardwick Climate Action
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