Monthly Archives: June 2013

Film Review: “Do the Math” (showing this Sunday, 16th June in Rusholme!)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ahead of Sunday 16th’s showing of “Do the Math,” MCFly reader Nicola Brennan, who went to an earlier screening, tells us what she thought… 1. Is the film exciting? I would say exciting isn’t the right word, though stimulating as … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Do the Math” in Rusholme, South #Manchester Sun 16th June

Posted on June 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This documentary is being shown by the Film Club on Sunday. Sunday 16th June 4.30pm to 7pm, Eco-theme with a recycled paper sculpture craft session (4.30-6pm) followed by ‘Do The Math’- a documentary about climate change that took the US … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: Join Land Army & help grow organic #food 4 #Manchester

Posted on June 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Want to get a useful warm inner glow? Want to help grow organic food for Manchester?  Want to meet interesting people?  Read on… Hello everyone! There are three opportunities coming up to get out into the great outdoors, and join … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate nuggets June 10th 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi all, The latest (June) Manchester Climate Monthly is out now!!! Also, with the departure of MCFly co-editor Arwa Aburawa for wealthier climes (London), volunteering for MCFly becomes even more attractive (everyone knows she was the bad cop in the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Food Inc” film showing Tues 18th June #Manchester

Posted on June 9, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester Film Co-operative, in collaboration with Trauma at MMU and FoodCycle Manchester, would like to invite you to a screening of documentary film Food, Inc. In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on the US food industry, exposing … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “Towards a Sustainable Economic System” Tues 23rd July

Posted on June 9, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You are invited to: Towards a Sustainable Economic System a workshop in central Manchester facilitated by researchers from nef (the new economics foundation) Tuesday 23rd July 2013 9am-5pm Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ Who is this workshop … Continue reading →

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Steering Group farce somehow becomes more farcical #Manchester #climate #acretinfuture

Posted on June 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Just when you think the Steering Group can’t become any more farcical, comes this; The application process for a new chair had to be extended because NO-ONE besides MCFly applied. And the panel that selected the new chair, of a … Continue reading →

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National level: Which GM MPs voted how on Clean Energy? #CleanBritishEnergy

Posted on June 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Disclaimer: This is about the important farce that is national level politics. If you can’t be bothered beyond the M60, disregard… On Tuesday there was a vote in the mother****er of all Parliaments, the House of Commons. It was on … Continue reading →

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Very cross post: Of Mervyn King, the Co-op and the City Council’s Airport follies

Posted on June 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From Patrick Sudlow’s website My thoughts on the MENs’ Business Week 23rd May In the Manchester Evening News‘ Greater Manchester Business Week 23rd., May, I thought the layout of page 5, ironic.  In the centre of the page, there is an … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Planning for Low Carbon Living” #free #climate Sat 6th July #Manchester

Posted on June 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Put on by the Centre for Sustainable Energy.  

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