Monthly Archives: July 2013

Last days to donate to “Get the Greater #Manchester #food revolution moving!”

Posted on July 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From here; Support Greater Manchester’s small-scale farmers and organic growers by donating to Manchester Veg People (MVP). We grow and supply local, organic and sustainably grown veg to the people of Greater Manchester. We are a unique non-profit distributing co-op of … Continue reading →

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School for Scandal: #Manchester school C02 emissions UP 17% in last year #climate #beyondthecarbonbudget

Posted on July 15, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tomorrow the Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee looks at the Annual Carbon “Reduction” Plan of Manchester City Council.  The headline claim is that a 7% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions was made the last year. Reading the fine print (always advisable) reveals … Continue reading →

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Even cats and goldfish can see #manchester #climate cooking of books #beyondthecarbonbudget

Posted on July 15, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Delilah (that’s the cat) has clearly been reading this analysis of Manchester City Council’s Annual Carbon “Reduction” Plan…  Tomorrow that plan comes under scrutiny, at a free and public meeting. Starts 2pm, Committee Room 11, Manchester Town Hall.

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“Tree-planting vs climate change” is like “drinking more water vs sea-level rise” #beyondthecarbonbudget

Posted on July 15, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tomorrow’s”Beyond the Carbon Budget” meeting (12.45 at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St) sees the launch of a report entitled “States of Nature: Reflections on the threats to Manchester’s biodiversity and what ordinary people can do about them.”  It … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate nuggets July 15th 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi all, Tomorrow sees the launch of a report on Manchester’s biodiversity by MCFly correspondent Dave Bishop AND the City Council’s scrutiny of its Annual Carbon “Reduction” Plan.  Why “reduction” in quote marks? Because by any reasonable measure, emissions went … Continue reading →

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#beyondthecarbonbudget letter in MEN; Tues 16th July #climate #biodiversity

Posted on July 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It’s been a while since the MEN has published a letter from MCFly (which is distinct from a while since ones were sent!).  But yesterday, well the times are perhaps a-changin’… Readers with a concern about biodiversity and climate change … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate credibility turns to Ashes: #StuartBroad and trust

Posted on July 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Tuesday 9th July, Manchester City Council published its latest “Annual Carbon Reduction (sic) Plan.” It stated there was a 7% reduction in emissions from its operations in the last year. On Friday 12th July, on the 3rd day of … Continue reading →

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#Manchester C02 “7% reduction” illusory; down to traffic lights moving to TfGM’s books #beyondthecarbonbudget.

Posted on July 12, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

City Council’s emissions would have risen but for accountancy measure. Aviation emissions also up. MCFly editor Marc Hudson reports. The latest annual carbon reduction plan of Manchester City Council will come under the spotlight next Tuesday, 16th July. The Neighbourhoods … Continue reading →

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Interview with Greater #Manchester Environment Team chap #retrofit #climate #GreenDeal

Posted on July 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Michael O’Doherty, who was until recently “Head of Climate Change, Buildings & Energy” for Manchester City Council, but is now “Assistant Director, Greater Manchester Environment Team” gets the sock-of-wet-sand treatment from MCFly editor Marc Hudson. Green Deal or no Deal? … Continue reading →

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“Official; it’s too hot to do any work” #humour @thedailymash

Posted on July 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The ever-reliable Daily Mash has the news story we’ve all been waiting for! It is too hot to do any work, warn experts 10-07-13 LEADING scientists have warned Britons not to attempt doing any work today. Over the past week … Continue reading →

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