Monthly Archives: September 2019

Interview with #climate striker: Charlotte Lastoweckyi of #Manchester

This Friday, 20th September, there’s a (global) climate strike.  Last week saw an interview with Emma Greenwood. Now, Charlotte Lastoweckyi answers the same questions… So, what has been going on over the summer with the school strikes – what sorts of … Continue reading

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Compelling short film “Help”, made for #GlobalClimateStrike – plus interview with director and producer.

This highly effective film is worth your time. (and is worth sharing) The producer and director kindly answered a few questions about the film. Who are you both (you and the director). What films have you made before/been involved in? … Continue reading

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“Electric Vehicle Discovery Day” in #Oldham, 14th September 10 to 5.

Octopus Electric Vehicles is an EV leasing company based in London. It is hosting an Electric Vehicle Discovery Day in conjunction with Transport for Greater Manchester in Oldham. It is on Saturday the 14th September between 10 and 5, at Oldham Town Hall. … Continue reading

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Interview with #climate striker Emma Greenwood #Manchester #YouthStrike4Climate

Interview with Emma Greenwood below (see previous interviews with her, and other youth climate strikers, here). So, what has been going on over the summer with the school strikes – what sorts of activities have been undertaken, what sorts of … Continue reading

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Job Alert: People Powered Retrofit: Adviser/Service Manager Deadline 10 Sept

Job Title: People Powered Retrofit: Adviser/Service Manager Deadline: midday, Tuesday 10th September 2019 Time: 0.8 – 1 FTE (Flexible) Location: Manchester, UK FTE: £28,428 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension) Status: Payroll/PAYE How … Continue reading

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Upcoming: Trees not Cars occupy Central Retail site – Sat 7th #Manchester

“Trees Not Cars group are occupying the Central Retail site every Saturday. Next Saturday (7th), they have organised for skateboarding company, HUF, to bring a big H to the site for people to skate. “The broader campaign around Central Retail … Continue reading

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Interview with Jessie Tomlinson, 15 yr old youth #climate striker and #ExtinctionRebellion activist. #Manchester

Here’s the latest interview with a youth climate striker, Jessie Tomlinson. You can read older interviews here. Who are you? My name is Jessie Tomlinson, I am a 15-year-old High School student, Extinction Rebellion member, school striker and youth activist, … Continue reading

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Upcoming event: Pension fund protest: Mon 2nd Sept #divestment #climate #Manchester

On 2nd Sept Join Rising Up! Manchester Families in a very visual and surreal climate action along with Ethel and the Earthlings, green and blue from head to toe, and Sami the polar bear. We’re off to Droylsden to call … Continue reading

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