Monthly Archives: November 2012

Something for the Weekend 2 November 2012 #Manchester #Climate

Posted on November 2, 2012 by arwafreelance

Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? It has great food, but no atmosphere. And this weekend, the only “eco” events we know of are these: Saturday November 3rd, Living Wage campaign,  Reminder of the meeting organised by the … Continue reading →

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Humour: “Only way nation will pay attention to climate change…” #theonion

Posted on November 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Onion makes me cry with laughter… Here’s the latest. The truth may be slightly less dreadful – here’s the Businessweek cover.

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Teaser for “We Need to Talk About Growth” videos

Posted on November 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Upcoming Event: “Enabling Human Emergence: Certain Hope in an Uncertain World” Tues Nov 13th, Stockport

Posted on November 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

An Interactive Evening of Exploration with Christopher & Sheila Cooke Join us for an evening of exploration into the latest thinking on values, leadership and change in the context of a rapidly globalising world, where 7 billion earthlings are seeking … Continue reading →

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Brilliant youtube on steroids, baseball and… climate change. #Manchester needs the same.

Posted on November 1, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, my only question is, why isn’t there already a video this slick comparing Manchester’s climate and football?  What have our betters been doing these last three years since the birth of the Climate Change Action Plan?  Holding yet more … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity – “Operation Asparagus Rescue”, Greater #Manchester Land Army

Posted on November 1, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Land Army needs volunteers!  Manchester’s Land Army are taking a minibus out to the Moss Brook Growers site (in Glazebury) for the next three Wednesdays, with a mission to rescue the asparagus before winter! So we are looking for … Continue reading →

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Event Report: “The Value of Values in Behaviour Change”

Posted on November 1, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Event Report: The Value of Values in Behaviour Change by Professor Erik Bichard, (Professor of Regeneration and Sustainable Development) Salford University, 29 Oct 2012 Thank goodness for intelligent seminars such as this one! Prof. Bichard is one of the rare … Continue reading →

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