Monthly Archives: November 2014

Manchester “Carbon Capital Heritage Tour” this Sunday, 9th November

Posted on November 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester World Development Movement offer a tour meeting outside the Bridgewater Hall on Sun 9th November at 13.30 and going for a walk considering Manchester’s social, spiritual, economic, radical history with special ref. to bankrolling carbon (past and present) and … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises 4 voltage-optimised buildings. Delivers… 0. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that “Voltage optimizers will be installed in 4 buildings (subject to financial approvals), following preparatory work last year; these will save 234 … Continue reading →

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What is a low carbon culture? – Great reply already!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The People’s Environmental Scrutiny Team (PEST) is asking people “what is a low carbon culture?”  It is putting together a report, to be launched on Monday 17th November at the Friends Meeting House (7pm).  Here’s one of the first replies, … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council promises 5 “Climate Week” events. Delivers… 0. Where are the promised 1/4ly progress reports?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July 2013 the Environmental Strategy team (bureaucrats employed by Manchester Town Hall) promised councillors (and the public) that “the Council will continue to support a range of citywide campaigns, culminating in support for Climate Week, which is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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It’s worse than that… new IPCC report may well be too cautious…

Posted on November 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We need a low carbon culture (and we need you to help define it first). And part of a low carbon culture is going to be paying attention to the science. Today the 5th “Synthesis Report” of the Intergovernmental Panel … Continue reading →

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You want scary? Warmest. Halloween. Ever.

Posted on November 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hat-tip to Greenpeace UK

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Job Alert: Writer/researcher jobs at Ethical Consumer

Posted on November 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/aboutus/workingforus.aspx Current job vacancies at Ethical Consumer We are currently recruiting for two new writer/researcher posts. Both posts: Writer, researcher and co-op member Salary: £15,600 pro rata (40 hrs) for 20 hours per week. We are looking for two team … Continue reading →

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