Monthly Archives: April 2019

Next YouthStrike4Climate – Friday 12th April #Manchester

Posted on April 8, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, it’s that time again – the next strike is Friday 12th April, convening in St Peter’s Square at 12noon. If you’re on Twitter, follow @Youthstrikemcr And there’s this cartoon from the wonderful Marc Roberts. The cartoon appears in the … Continue reading →

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Job Alert: Admin/Finance person for Veg Box People #Manchester

Posted on April 6, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

All details below lifted from here. Change the food system for the better, work with us at our veg scheme co-operative Date: Thu, 03/28/2019 Veg Box People and Manchester Veg People are two co-operative organisations that work closely together to deliver a model … Continue reading →

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The complete uselessness of #Manchester #Climate Change Agency, example #1532 or so

Posted on April 6, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Or thereabouts. I’ve lost count. The Manchester Climate Change “Agency” (actually a community-interest company, established by Manchester City Council and its hangers-on as a non-FoIAable stbvest). So, shiny website, tick. Glib presentations at “stakeholder events”, tick. Snouts in trough and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Letters to the Earth” #Manchester 12 April

Posted on April 6, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Take Back and the Royal Exchange Theatre invite you to Letters to the Earth. BOOK HERE . A group of professional actors and climate activists will read out a selection of letters in a specially curated event, written by members … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday #001 – For the #YouthStrike4Climate

Posted on April 5, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There’s a new online campaign a-foot.  Every Friday citizens of Manchester will be encouraged to contact their elected officials/other important figures about a pressing environmental/social justice concern.  Manchester Climate Monthly will reposts these calls every Friday, and a link back … Continue reading →

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Event report: Shell’s “dialogue” at MOSI more of a capture and store kinda thing… #Manchester #climate #greenwash

Posted on April 5, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is a guest post from the “Shell Out” campaign It’s good to talk? Concerned Mancunians were barred from the Shell Energy Dialogue at Museum of Science and Industry last night. Since August 2018, Shell Out! have been campaigning against … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: The Australian Energy Transition #Manchester Tuesday 9 April 3 to 4pm

Posted on April 5, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What can we learn from the grotesque horrorshow that is Australian energy (failure of) Transition?  An informal seminar.  Note the access issues!! If you do not have a student or staff card allowing you access to the Alliance Manchester Business … Continue reading →

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Help the #YouthStrike4Climate protests – meeting Sat 6th April, 2-3pm, #Manchester #climate #SchoolStrike4climate

Posted on April 4, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE: MEETING IS FROM 2 to 3pm, not 3 to 4. The next Climate Strike happens on Friday 12th April. This Saturday, 6th April, there will be a meeting at the Manchester Art Gallery (just off St Peters’ Square – … Continue reading →

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The Mayor’s Green Summit – another point of view.

Posted on April 3, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hannah Knox reflects on the latest example of promising-to-act in Manchester, the Mayor’s Green Summit of March 25th. Last Monday’s Mayor’s Green Summit was the second round of what looks to become an annual ritual of green networking, target setting … Continue reading →

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Declare a #Climate Emergency in #Manchester: 1st petition signer interview

Posted on April 2, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There’s a petition on Manchester City Council’s website calling on the council to declare a climate emergency. If you live, work or study in Manchester, please a) sign it and b) ask your friends, family and work colleagues to do … Continue reading →

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