Monthly Archives: May 2014

7 things #Manchester City Council will not do to improve scrutiny of its Executive and officers

Posted on May 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council has 96 councillors. At the moment Labour has 86 councillors out of that number. After the May 22nd elections, it will be 95 and a half. One Party State, much? So, the “scrutiny” process – whereby councillors … Continue reading →

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#Climate Change, the Media and the Public: Symposium in Liverpool, Fri 30th May

Posted on May 11, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Symposium ‘Keeping the Flame Alive?: Climate Change, the Media and the Public’ ‘Living With Environmental Change’ (LWEC, Liverpool University) and ‘Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability’ network (CCES, MeCCSA) Friday 30th May: 10.30a.m.-5.30p.m. Venue: The Foresight Centre (‘Hope Lounge’), University of … Continue reading →

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Contact your #Manchester (etc) councillors now about Space4cycling… (repost from Mad Cycle Lanes of Manchester)

Posted on May 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

from here. Space4cycling – contact your councillors now! Help create Space for Cycling by calling on your Councillors to pledge their support for high standards of cycle-friendly planning and design, and the funding needed to deliver this. Cycling needs to … Continue reading →

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Repost from #Salford Star: #Fracking prisoner freed, case dropped against another #Manchester

Posted on May 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From the Salford Star BARTON MOSS POLITICAL PRISONER FREED AND CASE DROPPED AGAINST ANOTHER PROTECTOR Star date: 8th May 2014 KATE MCCANN FREED ON BAIL AS CASE AGAINST ANOTHER SALFORD ANTI FRACKING PROTECTOR COLLAPSES Kate McCann, dubbed `fracking’s first political … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: That United States #climate impacts report – #predictableresponse

Posted on May 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Least difficult prediction ever.

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Progress Report: Number of “carbon literate” #Manchester councillors surges from 6 to… 6

Posted on May 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Back in January an “Open Letter” was signed and sent to Manchester City Council, calling for 9 specific climate actions to happen. One was to get all 96 Councillors on Manchester City Council to become “Carbon Literate”.  Four years after … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “Buying with a conscience” Monday 19th May, University of #Manchester

Posted on May 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Frack Free Greater #Manchester all day event… Sat May 10th

Posted on May 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Frack Free Greater Manchester all day event…  Saturday, May 10th at Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess St, Manchester M1 6DD Fracking is becoming a major issue in British politics  and Greater Manchester has been in the front line with the exploratory … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event in#Manchester: “Ecohome” tours in May…

Posted on May 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ecohome events, tours and open houses – May 2014 Eco-home pioneers throwing open their doors to share tips saving on energy bills. Events, tours and open homes throughout Saturday 17th May, Sunday 18th May, Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May … Continue reading →

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‘Environment & Me’ photo competition open for entries

Posted on May 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

‘Environment & Me’ photo competition open for entries Topics: Various other issues Environmental scenarios A new competition from the European Environment Agency (EEA) invites both professional and amateur photographers to capture what the environment means to them. Participants can win … Continue reading →

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