Monthly Archives: April 2016

Upcoming Event: “The End is Nigh” Apocalyptic Musical Comedy #Manchester 6 May

Posted on April 7, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

JONNY & THE BAPTISTS: THE END IS NIGH Fri 6 May | The Lowry, Salford A new musical comedy about climate change, family, friendship, political action and environmental disaster – from the multi-award-nominated Radio 4 comedy stars. **** ‘Superbly crafted… very … Continue reading →

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Fossil Free Greater #Manchester goals for 2016

Posted on April 6, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

1. What is the purpose of your group? (three or four sentences) Fossil Free Greater Manchester is asking Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to divest £1.3bn of members’ pension money from fossil fuels. We are specifically requesting that they divest … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: Undercover policing, democracy and human rights seminar April 14th #Manchester

Posted on April 5, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Undercover policing, democracy and human rights seminar Thursday 14th April Sign up to attend (free) here. Presentations by: ‘Alison’: deceived by undercover police officer Harriet Wistrich: solicitor Eveline Lubbers: Undercover Research Group The Undercover Policing Inquiry was appointed following revelations … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Brexit and food, 19 April, #Manchester

Posted on April 4, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

EU Referendum: a spotlight on food & farming   Tuesday 19th April, 3.30-6.30pm Venue: Bridge 5 Mill, M4 7HR Organised by The Kindling Trust and The Food Ethics Council The EU influences every aspect of the UK’s food and farming systems; subsiding farming … Continue reading →

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Off-topic: Black journalism fund seeks donations.

Posted on April 2, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There was a time when Manchester Climate Monthly was edited by a white guy and a BME woman. But then she (Arwa Aburawa) accepted a demotion to go and work for Al Jazeera… On a serious note, journalism in this … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: #Manchester Museum’s “Climate Control exhibition.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Volunteers needed for new Climate Control exhibition at Manchester Museum. Please email museumvolunteers@manchester.ac.uk for more info Volunteer Opportunity: Climate Control, Manchester Museum This summer, Manchester Museum will be staging a series of exhibitions and events that explore the causes of climate … Continue reading →

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Manchester Council leaders announce they have “CLAP”

Posted on April 1, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In a bold move, Council leader Richard Leese and Executive Member for the Environment Kate Chappell are publicly announcing this morning that they have “CLAP”.  But don’t worry, it’s not what it sounds like. Instead, today, the two prominent Council … Continue reading →

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