Monthly Archives: March 2014

Free e-Course: Everything You Need to Know About Climate Change in a Nutshell

Posted on March 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This free self-paced e-learning course covers 6 modules including climate science, policy, adaptation, mitigation, finance and planning. It provides 10-12 hours of interactive learning and uses a mix of different approaches including visuals, explanatory text, videos, and quiz questions.  Learners … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester Low Carbon Hub. Meets behind closed doors. Papers not up.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ah, the larfs just keep coming. There used to be this thing called the “Environment Commission”.  A bunch of Greater Manchester Local Authority types, with token private sector and academic representation, it met often and achieved nowt.  But it met … Continue reading →

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#Climate and.. tambourines? Pop songs and the apocalypse…

Posted on March 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Actually, there probably is something to be written about pop songs and the pending ecological debacle. But for now, this – Hat-tip to “Small Epiphanies.” Reminds me of the “water-wasting” bacchanal close to the end of the 50s Brit disaster … Continue reading →

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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 009 Jacqui Carroll #3qthurs

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week, Jacqui Carroll of Reelmcr is the person answering the usual three (well, four) questions. For her, sustainability is about skills for young people. 1. “Who are you?”  (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – … Continue reading →

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#Manchester – Withington “Eco-house” seeks new members

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There’s a newly formed housing co-op based in Manchester looking for 2 more members. “Rooms available in recently refurbished co-operative eco-house. £360 excluding bills. Withington. Near Burton road tram stop. For more information, or to arrange a visit then contact … Continue reading →

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Research Training in #Manchester Sat 15th – a participant explains how research can help. Not just for #climate activists!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There are still places left on the “Research Training for Activists” on Saturday 15th March. It’s FREE, and will help you gain a) useful skills in how to use Freedom of Information Act, Companies House, Office of National Statistics and … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council #climate boss replies to Open Letter from citizens

Posted on March 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Councillor Kate Chappell, the Executive Member for the Environment of Manchester City Council, has written a detailed and encouraging reply to citizens who want to see more climate action in Manchester.  In the letter (printed in full below) she commits … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: Follow the (lack of) money if you want to know about this species’ future

Posted on March 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/warm-too-warm-and-warmer-still-the-climate-movement-must-face-up-to-its-colossal-failure-9168228.html

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#Manchester Social Centre Wish List – please help if you can!!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Manchester Social Centre is opening soon (on Lloyd St South, on the Moss Side/Fallowfield border). Here’s a recent facebook message from them, asking for specific pieces of kit. Hello, cheers for all the name suggestions, keep them coming – … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council Environment Executive Kate Chappell on #shale gas and #fracking -interviewed

Posted on March 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

But not by MCFly*. The folks at “Shale World” seem a little confused about two things. Firstly, the Councillor’s gender and secondly, the fact that the May conference of the shale gas industry has been shifted to Birmingham, (for reasons … Continue reading →

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