Monthly Archives: March 2014

For #climate action #Manchester needs more ‘tories

Posted on March 25, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Signatories. On the Climate Change Action Plan. MCFly editor Marc Hudson* recounts a sorry tale of missed targets, responsibility-shifting and “is it worth it”-ness. And asks the non-rhetorical question – is there any point whatsoever to the Stakeholder Steering Group? … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Urmston and Davyhulme over safety limit, says #Trafford Breathe Clean Air Group #Manchester

Posted on March 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From a press release- Air pollution on the streets alongside the M60 motorway in Urmston and Davyhulme is over the safety limit, according to Trafford’s Breathe Clean Air Group. The group has been monitoring nitrogen dioxide levels for the last … Continue reading →

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Rent-free plots for food-growing in East #Didsbury, #Chorlton & #Withington, South #Manchester

Posted on March 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The folks at Eat Green UK (formerly Didsbury Dinners) have got some landshare plots… Would you like a rent-free plot on which to grow your own food? Eat Green (South Manchester) is pleased to announce new landshare plots in Didsbury, … Continue reading →

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Linking storms to #climate change a ‘distraction’, say #Manchester experts

Posted on March 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From this press release… Connecting extreme weather to climate change distracts from the need to protect society from high-impact weather events which will continue to happen irrespective of human-induced climate change, say experts. Writing in the journal Weather, Climate and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: #Withington Eco-house meeting 24th March 7pm South #Manchester

Posted on March 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Monday 24th March, 7pm to 9pm at Fuel, 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington “We are looking for two more people to join the group of four that is now living in the Withington Co-operative Eco-house. There is still work to be … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester estate agents failing to display vital home energy ratings. Friends of the Earth study

Posted on March 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below is a press release from Manchester Friends of the Earth that is well worth your time to read!  Manchester FoE has a monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month, at the Greenfish Resource Centre on Oldham … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “No more cold houses” #fuelpoverty #Manchester Thurs 10th April

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

No more cold homes We are facing an energy bill crisis, with millions of people struggling to heat their leaky homes. Cold homes are damaging the health of our most vulnerable citizens, including children and older people.  Last winter a … Continue reading →

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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 011 Max deSancha on … #diabetes #3qthurs

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week, third year Salford University student Max deSancha answers three questions… 1. “Who are you?”  (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event in #Manchester: “Inclusive campaign groups: stronger campaigns” Sat 29th March

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

If you’re as bitter and cynical and long-memoried as MCFly, you’ll remember dozens (no exag) of groups in the period 2007 to 2010 that set up shop in Manchester with bright shiny faces and bright shiny promises and… where are … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester Wildlife Conference Sat 29th March

Posted on March 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

http://www.gmwildlife.org.uk/conference/ On Saturday the 29th of March 2014 Greater Manchester Local Record Centre (GMLRC) is holding its first wildlife recording conference. The conference will take place at Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, M13 9PL. The aim of the conference is to … Continue reading →

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