Monthly Archives: September 2013

Link to MCFly on Allan Beswick breakfast show

Posted on September 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hello all/both, yesterday (Weds 4th) I was on the “Allan Beswick” show on BBC Radio Manchester, doing the “read the papers” thing.  The show is available on “listen again” until Weds 11th September, in case you missed it first time … Continue reading →

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That Low Carbon Hub agenda in full. And the papers. The ones they haven’t put up. #democraticdeficit #Manchester

Posted on September 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Low Carbon Hub is a bunch of politicians, businessmen and bureaucrats that is supposed to be driving low carbon action in Greater Manchester.   (See its Terms of Reference here). It dramatically replaced the chocolate-teapot Environment Commission in October 2012. … Continue reading →

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Low Carbon Hub – glitzy website, shame about the, um, information #Manchester #epicfail #climate

Posted on September 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Oooh look, another shiny new website, with lots of articles about just how fabulously everything is going in Manchester around sustainability. Just what we need. Had any MCFly reader heard of “ontheplatform” (since this piece on MCFly in March?). If … Continue reading →

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Vandana Shiva and the future of #food (and all of us!) #Manchester #climate

Posted on September 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester-based chef Jules Bagnoli reports on a presentation by Indian activist Vandana Shiva. Unlike ten year old Martha Payne burying her head into Dad’s checked shirt, Vandana Shiva was unfazed by her seat-standing welcome ovation at the red circus tent … Continue reading →

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Welcome if you are coming here because of the Allan Beswick show!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hello!! If you have any questions about a) Manchester and climate change (impacts, policies, actions and – sadly – inactions) b) The science of climate change c) the purpose of Manchester Climate Monthly d) things you can do to make … Continue reading →

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Newsflash(?!) MCFly on “read the papers” BBC Radio #Manchester brekkie show on Weds 4th September

Posted on September 3, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Radio reaches its apotheosis tomorrow morning, (Weds 4th September) when –  at 6.45am and then again at 7.20am – MCFly editor Marc Hudson is on the Allan Beswick show doing the “what the papers say” thing. Not nervous at all…

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City Futures: cities@manchester launch Instagram competition

Posted on September 3, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We welcome photographs, via Instagram, that invoke a city’s future, and the constraints and opportunities that this future could bring. The competition is free to enter and open to anyone. The images submitted can be of any city, taken at … Continue reading →

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From taxis to “City Car Club”. Really? #Manchester #climate #toptrumps

Posted on September 3, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council’s carbon emissions are, even from the false baseline of 2009/10, climbing.  And so to help them achieve their rubbery targets they proclaim that they will … switch 5% if taxi trips to “City Car Club.” What it … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: #Manchester Festival of Nature, Heaton Park Sat 7th September

Posted on September 3, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Disappointed that the City Council’s “Green and Blue Infrastructure” plan is delayed for the thousandth time? Drown your sorrows in a sea of greenery!! There’s a Manchester Festival of Nature being held at Heaton Park on Saturday 7th September. All … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #Climate Monthly 21 out now!! September 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Enjoy the second-to-last* print edition of Manchester Climate Monthly! You can download it (14Mb) or read below… Please retweet/facebook etc.  And let us know what you think too!  There will be an opportunity to give your points of view about … Continue reading →

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