Monthly Archives: November 2012

Cross-post from the Sustainable Change Co-operative” – Climate report gloom

Posted on November 25, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Sustainable Change Co-operative is a group of “leading environmental and sustainability consultants based in Manchester. [Their] goal is to help enterprises of all kinds thrive whilst playing a positive role in the move towards a fairer society that’s in … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Help weed asparagus and clear docks at Moss Brook Farm, Weds 5th December

Posted on November 24, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Want to get some dirt under your fingernails while helping local organic food production?? “The Land Army will be visiting Moss Brook Growers again Wednesday 5th December. They need help weeding their asparagus crop and clearing docks from their orchard … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Is Ethical Finance Possible? Mon 26th Nov, #Manchester

Posted on November 23, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

News just reaches us of this – Free Manchester Event Monday 26th November, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Engine House, Chorlton Mill, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY Venerable Manchester institution is co-host Ethical Consumer is … Continue reading →

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Event Report: Greater #Manchester ESD Forum “An Introduction to Systems Thinking and the Circular Economy”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Laurence Menhinick visits Bridge 5 Mill for an event hosted by the Manchester Environmental Education Network. An Introduction to Systems Thinking and the Circular Economy – with Andrew Turney from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 21 Nov 2012 The goal of … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate nuggets November 19 2012

Posted on November 19, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi all, we are biased, but we think that you all should get along to the launch event that Steady State Manchester group is putting on tomorrow night at the Mechanics Institute. Two reports – “In place of growth” and … Continue reading →

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Youtube about #Manchester Hackathon, musings about technology and climate activism #mcrhack

Posted on November 18, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a video I made about yesterday’s “Hackathon,” organised by Open Data Manchester. [UPDATE: Sigh, I failed to mute a video clip, so have drowned out a bit of Dave Carter… So it goes. Fixed it!] It was a great … Continue reading →

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Youtube: #madlab and its upcoming events

Posted on November 17, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

One of the things that gives this cynical and gloomy climate activist hope is the fantastic levels of innovation and generosity you encounter at “madlab” in the Northern Quarter.  Yes, there are downsides to the digital world, and it’s on … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear facepalm: “Businesses are paying too much attention to marginal issues…”

Posted on November 17, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Something for the Weekend 16 November 2012 #Manchester #Climate

Posted on November 16, 2012 by arwafreelance

How does an octopus go to war? Armed. And this weekend, the only “eco” events we know of are these – Sat 17th Manchester Hackathon at Madlab Sat 17th, 2.30 to 4.30pm Stitched Up Free Upcycling Workshops – Trafford “Stitched Up are … Continue reading →

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Upcoming training (not free!): “Energy savings through communication and engagement”

Posted on November 16, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

from here Thursday 22 November 2012 9.00am – 4.30pm Duration 6 hours Venue University of Salford Aimed at: Energy managers, Sustainability managers, HR managers, Marketing and internal communication managers, Health, Environment and Safety managers, Facilities & Building managers, Energy & … Continue reading →

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