Monthly Archives: May 2019

Interview with Professor Kevin Anderson on the IPCC, @ExtinctionR, Greta Thunberg, hope and much else

Posted on May 14, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Kevin Anderson has spoken out on the IPCC’s 1.5 degree report, the deafening silence of most academics on the climate emergency, Greta Thunberg and much else.  With his typical robustness, Kevin argues that there is much to be done, … Continue reading →

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Interview – A Green New Deal debate, 19 May

Posted on May 13, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Andrew Glassford, of DIEM25 Manchester, answers some questions about the event this coming Sunday. 1. The “Green New Deal” – isn’t that an American thing with that Alexandria Ocasio Cortez? What’s it got to do with Manchester? Yes you’re right, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “Green New Deal: A debate on our #climate future” Sunday 19 May #Manchester. Well, #Salford

Posted on May 12, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is happening next Sunday night. Tickets here. Climate change is happening, and it’s affecting our world faster than we ever thought. Current estimates give us 12 years to drastically decarbonise our economies to halt and hopefully reverse the break … Continue reading →

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“One big union”? Co-ordinating, collaborating on #climate in #Manchester – 2008 document worth revisiting?

Posted on May 12, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, ten years ago there was a similar wave of environmental climate/activism.  This wave is different (for one thing, we have Fridays for Future, Youth Climate Strikers and David Attenborough).  However, some of the dynamics, and the questions about how … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: “Achieving rapid energy demand reduction in the UK’ Thurs 23rd May, 1pm #Manchester

Posted on May 11, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Next Tyndall Manchester Seminar- Achieving rapid energy demand reduction in the UK’ by Professor John Barrett, on Thursday 23rd May (room C21, Pariser Building, Sackville Street) at 1.00pm.  number 12 on the map here http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/maps/interactive-map/?id=9 John Barrett, Sustainable Research Institute, University of Leeds While reducing energy demand … Continue reading →

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A month from now – momentum, morale, recuperation (in the good sense!) in #Manchester

Posted on May 10, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Was it really Friday the 14th of June, 2019.  Has it really only been two months since the Extinction Rebellion actions in London forced climate breakdown into the minds and mouths of those who would prefer to ignore it?  Two … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ugandan #climate activist

Posted on May 9, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

While Manchester Climate Monthly mostly sticks to Manchester (the clue is in the name), there is a wider world out there, and it’s melting/boiling. Below is an interview with Adong Ciccilly Ben, from Uganda. 1. First who are you (age, what … Continue reading →

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Visit your surprisingly local farm on Open Farm Sunday (9th June)

Posted on May 9, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Reposted from here On Sunday 9th June, hundreds of farms will be opening to the public so they can get closer to farming and see for themselves where their food comes from, how it is produced and learn more about … Continue reading →

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Summer internship with Carbon Brief (London)

Posted on May 9, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tell yer youthful journalistic friends this “Carbon Brief is offering an exciting opportunity for a student, or recent graduate, to work at our central London office for two weeks this summer. This journalism internship will be paid the London Living … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: Green New Deal in #Manchester, Weds May 29

Posted on May 8, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Wednesday 29 May, from 7 to 9pm, there will be a public meeting at the Methodist Hall, Oldham Street, Central Manchester on the topic “Winning a Green New Deal”. More details here. The climate crisis is an emergency. Without … Continue reading →

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