Monthly Archives: February 2014

#Manchester #climate action is needed. We need info, morale and goals… Let’s meet Tues 25th Feb, from 6.30pm

Posted on February 18, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It’s easy to despair when you see the problems we face. Flooding here, poverty there, extinctions and shortages everywhere. A clueless government, riddled with ministers who don’t get the basics of climate science. And closer to home, here in Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Greater #Manchester Community Energy strategy-writing day Weds 26th March

Posted on February 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

via Carbon Coop Greater Manchester Community Energy strategy writing day Fuelling Manchester are inviting people and organisations to get involved in the creation of a Greater Manchester Community Energy Strategy. We’re inviting people to attend a strategy writing day: 12.30pm-5pm, … Continue reading →

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University of #Manchester academic says “small is beautiful when it comes to flood protection”

Posted on February 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From a press release: As a series of unprecedented storms continue to wreak havoc on the country, Dr Angela Connelly, from The University of Manchester, who has just completed research into innovative new flood technologies, argues we can no longer … Continue reading →

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Shale gas and #climate change – #Manchester scientist explains the facts of life

Posted on February 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In late January Dr John Broderick of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research gave a presentation about shale gas and its “low-carbon transition” credentials. Here MCFly reposts a report by Robbie Watt. Shale gas is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Re-post: “I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc” – #BartonMoss #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below, by Hazel Hedge, is a beautifully-written post, full of wisdom and useful information.  Hat-tip to Patrick. I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc Being at the Barton Moss Protection Camp is like being at sea. There are tides, … Continue reading →

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Ed Miliband on #climate change. Hero or zero or just bumbling through like the rest of us?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ed Miliband, leader of the Labour Party and perhaps in 16 months the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has made a series of sensible points in an interview with the Observer newspaper. He of course uses the “national security” … Continue reading →

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Power for power; democracy needed for clean community energy in #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A democratic approach to energy supply can deliver secure, clean energy and reduce our energy consumption. Vicki Ramsden writes… I was fortunate to be invited to a briefing session delivered by Friends of the Earth (FoE). Delegates from FoE have … Continue reading →

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Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss – repost from The Ecologist #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 10:50 on Sat 15th Feb. For every action there is an equal and disproportionate reaction… Police are helping the trucks get through… http://bambuser.com/v/4362020 re-posted from the Ecologist Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss Oliver Tickell 14th February 2014 Protestors … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council talks #climate while wasting energy – photo to prove it

Posted on February 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council’s Executive met to rubber stamp its latest budget – and its climate change “plan” – on Wednesday. Meanwhile a space heater was blazing away in the empty room that they had said they were going to use, … Continue reading →

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Event: Climate Action in #Manchester – where next? Tues 25th Feb, 6.30pm Friends Meeting House

Posted on February 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You do NOT need to book for this. Here’s the Facebook page. Following on from the open letter to Manchester City Council suggesting 9 actions it could take to improve communication and performance around climate change, what actions should we … Continue reading →

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