Monthly Archives: February 2014

Meaningless BBC drivel in responding to #climate complaint. How do they sleep?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Last Sunday the BBC Radio 4 programme “the Westminster Hour” had a ‘discussion’ about climate change.  The presenter casually said words to the effect “of course, there’s a lot of debate/uncertainty about this”.  This, of course, is nonsense, but sadly … Continue reading →

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9 day workshop in Devon: “Sustaining Resistance, Empowering Renewal:Tools for Effective and Sustainable Activism”

Posted on February 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Nowt to do with MCFly , just passing it along in the spirit of sharing… Sustaining Resistance, Empowering Renewal:Tools for Effective and Sustainable Activism A 9 day residential workshop in rural Devon, 17th-26th June 2014 This workshop offers personal and … Continue reading →

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Professor Corinne Le Quere on the responsibility of climate scientists, gender, denialists and Paris 2015…

Posted on February 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Corinne Le Quere, Director of Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, was recently the subject of a typically accurate and helpful article in the Daily Telegraph. Her reply was superb. It inspired MCFly to send off a request for … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Town Hall Extension lights still blazing. What to DO about #climate? Citizens must choose, and do…

Posted on February 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Polar Bear Facepalm on #shale and its “low-carbon” credentials…

Posted on February 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It is the US shale boom that is killing gas-fired power in Europe. As American generators switched to plentiful domestic shale gas, US coal went in search of a new market – and flooded into Europe. Suddenly it became far … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Recent trends in C02 emissions” (or “How doomed are we, how soon?”) #Manchester Thurs 27th #Tyndall

Posted on February 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You’re spoilt next week. After Tuesday 25th’s “Climate Action in Manchester – where next?” meeting, on the Thursday there will be an important free meeting at the University of Manchester. Professor Corinne Le Quéré will look at how much carbon … Continue reading →

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Letter in #Manchester Evening News abt #climate meeting next Tues, 25th February

Posted on February 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Manchester Evening News has published* a letter sent in by MCFly reader Justin Hellings about climate change, Manchester and the meeting next Tuesday evening at the Friends Meeting House (6 Mount St, behind the Town Hall) * Weds 19th … Continue reading →

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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 007 Safia Griffin #3qthurs

Posted on February 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week, Safia Griffin is the person answering the usual three questions. If you come to the Climate Action in Manchester – where next? meeting on Tues 25th February (6.30pm onwards, come when you can – Friends Meeting House), you … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: “Gig at the Rig” #BartonMoss #fracking Sun 23rd Feb at 1.30pm

Posted on February 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

via Facebook “Yes mate! We’re avin’ a party! A solidarity day with a difference. Join us at Barton Moss Community Protection Camp for a fun carnival of resistance. Fighting fracking Salford style. We’ll have Hacienda legend Dave Haslam on the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: #Manchester “Steering” “Group” – ‘”Work” in “Progress”‘ networker Weds 5 March #ironictitles

Posted on February 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Of course, the first date in your diary should be Tuesday 25th February from 6.30pm onwards for “Climate Action in Manchester – where next?” at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St (behind the Central Library). You will leave this … Continue reading →

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