Monthly Archives: April 2012

Education for Sustainable Development – let’s blow our own trumpet

Posted on April 5, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

People and organisations in Greater Manchester doing “Education for Sustainable Development” are being encouraged to do an Eddie Cochrane and write a letter to the United Nations. Manchester Environmental Resource Centre Initiative (MERCi) , Manchester Environmental Education Network and Gorton … Continue reading →

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Give me sunshine – solar power on a Trafford church

Posted on April 4, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Guardian Northerner blog has a story MCFly readers will find interesting. Judicial review signals green light for community solar project An innovative community enterprise in Old Trafford has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling last month over government plans to … Continue reading →

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Elections hustings Tues 17th April – Video advert

Posted on April 3, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Book your free ticket here for the Tuesday 17th April “Is Manchester City Council taking the right action on climate change?” question time event.  It contains  real-live councillors from Labour and Lib Dems, and a Green Party candidate, with lots … Continue reading →

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Election hustings 17th April – Lucy Danger to chair

Posted on April 3, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Tuesday 17th April there is an election debate/question time happening in the city centre.  “Is Manchester City Council taking the right action on climate change?” will be the question before a panel of councillors and candidates. Lucy Danger, CEO … Continue reading →

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Good news – “Get Me Toasty” is not toast

Posted on April 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Before we begin – you can book your free ticket for the Tuesday 17th April “Is Manchester City Council taking the right action on climate change?” question time event (with real live councillors from Labour and Lib Dems, and a … Continue reading →

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Manchester Climate Monthly #4 out now!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Eight pages of information, inspiration (we hope!) and connection… What’s happening on Tuesday 17th April that everyone should know about?   Why did Professor Kevin Anderson withdraw from a prestigious conference?  What is “Didsbury Dinners”? What is the Green Party up … Continue reading →

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Monthly Journal Overview #3, April 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Welcome to the latest semi-random pickings from recent journals.  We hope that something below is of use to either academics or “activists”, or both. Journals are listed alphabetically.  If we’ve missed something written by a Manchester-based academic, or about Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Labour to stand aside for Greens in Hulme, Chorlton and Levenshulme

Posted on April 1, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester Climate Monthly has learnt that the Manchester Labour Party is planning to “gift” three council seats to the Greens at the next Council elections, to be held on Thursday May 3rd. Speaking exclusively to Manchester Climate Monthly, Nigel Murphy, … Continue reading →

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