Monthly Archives: January 2014

#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 002 Justin Hellings #3qthurs

Posted on January 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, Thursdays are hereby proclaimed to be 3 Questions* Thursdays. Every Thursday we will put up a short video of a Mancunian answering the following – 1. “Who are you?”  (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say … Continue reading →

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Interview with Gavin Elliott, Chair of #Manchester #climate Steering Group

Posted on January 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s the full interview. It’s worth watching – or at least listening to – the whole lot; there’s refreshing candour and clarity in it. If I were being all tabloid and combative (quoi, moi?) there’d be a splash about the … Continue reading →

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“The sustainable business circuit is becoming a jargon-filled parody” (cross post)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

I know, life is short, and the last thing you need to read is another wafflethon by another green biz guru. But wait, this one is different – it’s a corker. It’s by some guy called Brendon May “the founder … Continue reading →

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Event: Research Training for Activists in #Manchester , 15th March

Posted on January 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Information is power. If you want to stop stupid things happening to your neighbourhood, city or planet, one of the things you need is accurate facts about who owns what, who is planning what. This very interactive training day will … Continue reading →

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#Fracking – “Northern Gas Gala” event in #Manchester Thurs 17th January

Posted on January 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

from Frack Free Greater Manchester Film Showing On the Eigth Day Central Manchester January 17 @ 17:00 – 19:00 “Join us for a Northern Gas Gala event in Central Manchester for an evening of informative and inspirational films, friends, speakers … Continue reading →

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Another year in #Manchester – Manchester Climate Monthly 2013 and 14

Posted on January 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, having put up posts from Carbon Coop, Climate Survivors, Madlab and Kindling Trust (twice!), it’s MCFly’s turn to face its own music. What was your biggest achievement in 2013? We* kept the website going – heaps of content. Ten … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Green Party news – reflections on 2013, plans for 2014

Posted on January 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Chair of Manchester Green Party Deyika Nzeribe talks to MCFly about the year gone and the year ahead. For the councillors who ‘read’ MCFly – read the disclaimer, ok? What was your biggest achievement in 2013? 2013 was a year … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: They keep digging up the coal… #climate #wearetoast

Posted on January 11, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What a species http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/01/07/china-coal-idUKL3N0K90H720140107 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/researchers-alarmed-at-rise-in-german-brown-coal-power-output-a-942216.html

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#Manchester #climate Steering Group Communications bod – job description

Posted on January 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Job Description for the role of Steering Group Communications Bod version 1.0 Marc Hudson January 2014 Background The Steering Group has no public profile. After three and a half years of existence, it has no communications plan (as admitted by … Continue reading →

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‘It’s Not Too Late To Reverse The Alarming Trend Of #Climate Change,’ Scientists Who Know It’s Too Late Announce @TheOnion

Posted on January 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Original here.  Follow ’em on twitter. Kevin Anderson, are you reading this, hmm??

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