Yearly Archives: 2014

Shale gas and #climate change – #Manchester scientist explains the facts of life

Posted on February 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In late January Dr John Broderick of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research gave a presentation about shale gas and its “low-carbon transition” credentials. Here MCFly reposts a report by Robbie Watt. Shale gas is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Re-post: “I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc” – #BartonMoss #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below, by Hazel Hedge, is a beautifully-written post, full of wisdom and useful information.  Hat-tip to Patrick. I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc Being at the Barton Moss Protection Camp is like being at sea. There are tides, … Continue reading →

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Ed Miliband on #climate change. Hero or zero or just bumbling through like the rest of us?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ed Miliband, leader of the Labour Party and perhaps in 16 months the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has made a series of sensible points in an interview with the Observer newspaper. He of course uses the “national security” … Continue reading →

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Power for power; democracy needed for clean community energy in #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A democratic approach to energy supply can deliver secure, clean energy and reduce our energy consumption. Vicki Ramsden writes… I was fortunate to be invited to a briefing session delivered by Friends of the Earth (FoE). Delegates from FoE have … Continue reading →

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Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss – repost from The Ecologist #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 10:50 on Sat 15th Feb. For every action there is an equal and disproportionate reaction… Police are helping the trucks get through… http://bambuser.com/v/4362020 re-posted from the Ecologist Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss Oliver Tickell 14th February 2014 Protestors … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council talks #climate while wasting energy – photo to prove it

Posted on February 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council’s Executive met to rubber stamp its latest budget – and its climate change “plan” – on Wednesday. Meanwhile a space heater was blazing away in the empty room that they had said they were going to use, … Continue reading →

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Event: Climate Action in #Manchester – where next? Tues 25th Feb, 6.30pm Friends Meeting House

Posted on February 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You do NOT need to book for this. Here’s the Facebook page. Following on from the open letter to Manchester City Council suggesting 9 actions it could take to improve communication and performance around climate change, what actions should we … Continue reading →

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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 006 Sarah Irving #3qthurs

Posted on February 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, Thursdays are hereby proclaimed to be 3 Questions* Thursdays. This week, the other Sarah Irving… Every Thursday we will put up a short video of a Mancunian answering the following – 1. “Who are you?”  (Name, where you live, and … Continue reading →

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“3 out of 9 ain’t bad”? #Manchester City Council lukewarm on 9 #climate actions

Posted on February 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council has poured lukewarm water over an “open letter” suggesting low-cost actions on climate change. The letter, which has appeared online and in the Manchester Evening News was from citizens of Manchester, who offered their help in implementing … Continue reading →

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Text of speech on #climate that may get given to #Manchester City Council Executive

Posted on February 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council’s Executive meets today. Members of the public do not have the right to address the meeting, but can ask permission. I have already. If it is granted, this is what I’ll be saying. Thank you, chair, for … Continue reading →

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