Yearly Archives: 2014

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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Advice about how to engage people on #climate. Useful for #Manchester ?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

via the US-site Climate Access Start with what people love. Our “sense of place” influences how we perceive climate change and that place-based identity is critical to fostering collective action. Share authentic stories. Reach out to individuals in your region … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Moss Side Community Allotment open day, south #Manchester Mon 5th May

Posted on May 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From 2pm, on Monday 5th May. Fun, connections, local food-growing, community “resilience” etc etc First the poster, then the inevitable short film.

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Individual Responsibility for #Climate Mitigation; Dr Tom Crompton

Posted on May 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A panel debate on the ‘To what extent does individual responsibility have a role to play in climate change mitigation?’ was held at the end of the 4th Tyndall Centre PhD Conference, held in Manchester in April 2014. There were … Continue reading →

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Treestation chopped down to size ahead of Sat May 3rd open day #Manchester

Posted on May 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Well, sort of. Here’s an interview with Patrick Morello of said organisation. You can find details of the open day here. a) What does TreeStation do? We provide arboricultural and woodland management services and with the wood that this produces … Continue reading →

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Individual Responsibility for #Climate Mitigation; Dr Julia Steinberger

Posted on April 30, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A panel debate on the ‘To what extent does individual responsibility have a role to play in climate change mitigation?’ was held at the end of the 4th Tyndall Centre PhD Conference, held in Manchester in April 2014. There were … Continue reading →

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Free* Fundraising/Governance etc training in #Manchester 7th and 8th May

Posted on April 30, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It is free, but you do need to pay a (refunded when you turn up!) deposit. It’s not as if we couldn’t all do with better skills in this department, eh? Free Expert Training In Manchester – 7th & 8th May Hello, … Continue reading →

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Individual Responsibility for #Climate Mitigation; Dr Sarah Mander

Posted on April 29, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A panel debate on the ‘To what extent does individual responsibility have a role to play in climate change mitigation?’ was held at the end of the 4th Tyndall Centre PhD Conference, held in Manchester in April 2014. There were … Continue reading →

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