Monthly Archives: March 2013

Newsflash: Didsbury Dinners founder wins #Manchester “Woman and the environment” award at International Women’s Day awards

Posted on March 9, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Amanda Woodvine, the founder of Didsbury Dinners, last night won the “Woman and the Environment” award at Manchester’s International Women’s Day celebration. Speaking to MCFly at the awards ceremony, which was held in the Great Hall at Manchester Town Hall, … Continue reading →

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Off-topic: Of Hugo Chavez, sky-scrapers and #polarbearfacepalm #manchester #climate

Posted on March 9, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Of course, climate change doesn’t demand that we rethink our goals at all. Building enormous skyscrapers and vanity projects and pouring money into airports is the way forward. Looking after the health and education of poor people? Boooooring. Meanwhile, in … Continue reading →

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Something for the Weekend 8 March 2013 #Manchester #Climate

Posted on March 8, 2013 by arwafreelance

To kick off your weekend, a joke: Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They’re making headlines! And this weekend… Sat 9th, 10.30am – 6pm, at V Revolution vegan cafe, 88 Oldham Street, Manchester City Centre, M4 1LF. “Come … Continue reading →

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#Climate Local? It better not be deja vu all over again… #Manchester promises…

Posted on March 8, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE: The image we use here is a screengrab from the latest Low Carbon Hub Bulletin. So, at the Greater Manchester “Low Carbon Hub” meeting last Friday (1) one of the items for agreement will have had a certain familiarity.  … Continue reading →

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It’s what they DON’T say that matters #94. Missing #Manchester #climate goal on #MCC website.

Posted on March 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Manchester Climate Change Action Plan (also known as “A Cre.. Certain Future”) has two headline goals.  The first is to reduce carbon emissions by 41% by 2020.  This was what the science was saying we needed to do back … Continue reading →

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Volunteer opportunity: Help grow organic #food for#Manchester 14th and 21st March @kindlingtrust

Posted on March 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This comes to us from Kindling Trust. Hello Land Armiers! (1) We have two more Land Army dates for your diary – this time we’re going to Glebelands City Growers in Sale on Thursdays the 14th and 21st March. We’ll … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – a third account #Manchester #climate #macf2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Roger Griffiths, a long-time MCFly reader and contributor, attended the recent “Stakeholder” “Conference.” In the third – and probably final – attendee account to be published on MCFly, he makes some very astute points.  Read on! Dear Marc, Sorry to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event (and volunteers needed!!) Thu 7- Sat 9 March: Carbon Active!, #Manchester Arndale @Cooler_Projects

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below comes to us from Manchester Friends of the Earth. As part of Climate Week, the Manchester Carbon Literacy Project [Winner of Best Community Initiative at the Climate Week 2013 awards] is presenting a series of interactive events called … Continue reading →

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PMT # 10: Please publicise new #Manchester #climate Monthly, and critique it

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The new MCFly came out on Monday. https://manchesterclimatemonthly.net/2013/03/04/manchester-climate-monthly-15-march-2013-out-now-mcc/ Paper copies will be available from this afternoon at Lush on Market St, and by asking the editors when you see ’em. 1) Please facebook/tweet/add to your group’s next email bulletin etc. … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – another attendee’s report #Manchester #climate #acertainfuture

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly reporter Laurence Menhinick attended the recent “conference”, and has this to say. See here for the first account we published) Here is a quick roundup using the new five themes from the NESS1 themes: Some changes: First, it was … Continue reading →

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