Author Archives: manchesterclimatemonthly

Unknown's avatar

About manchesterclimatemonthly

Was print format from 2012 to 13. Now web only. All things climate and resilience in (Greater) Manchester.

Volunteer to grow organic food for #Manchester – Thurs May 22nd, Sat 31st + dates in June… @KindlingTrust

Posted on May 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is fun, worthwhile and highly recommended.* Even if you can’t go, please pass on the details to people who might! Or “tell a friend to tell a friend”, as the young folk say… “The Greater Manchester Land Army visits … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, volunteer opportunity | Leave a comment

Greater #Manchester cycling website to be launched in June

Posted on May 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

I got sent an email by the chap, Alex Bailey. Website on cycling for transport to be launched during Bike Week This summer will see the official publication of a consumer guide to utility cycling. Cycling For Transport will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Update, press release journalism, Transport | Leave a comment

Tyndall Conference in Liverpool on Shipping in Changing #climate (s). 18th and 19th June

Posted on May 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Jokes about the ship hitting the fan aside, this will probably be interesting, frustrating, depressing and useful. Anyone who goes and does an event report for MCFly will get a big splodgy kiss… Please forward details (of the conference, not … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, Upcoming Events | Leave a comment

Open Letter to Kevin Peel about #Manchester City Council and how to scrutinise it @kevpeel

Posted on May 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Dear Kevin, it’s unfortunate that you ignored the content of the 7 proposed ways Manchester City Council could improve its democratic scrutiny, and instead focussed on presentation issues(1). I have no way of knowing if you did this as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic deficit, Manchester City Council | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Funny 4 min video about #Climate Change, denial and science #comedygold

Posted on May 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Via the Skeptical Science website.

Posted in education, youtubes | Leave a comment

Manchester #Climate “Steering Group” cancels conference, holds first AGM. Memory-holes “low carbon culture”

Posted on May 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, after 5 years, the Manchester Certain Future “steering group” (see MCFly passim ad nauseam) a) holds its first AGM, with less than a month’s notice b) sends the radical goal of creating a “low carbon culture” down the memory … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic deficit, Steering Group | 2 Comments

32 Labour candidates… 2 have filled in Friends of the Earth’s survey of #Manchester council candidates

Posted on May 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester Friends of the Earth has, again, performed a useful public service. They’ve set up an online survey for candidates in the local elections, happening on Thursday May 22nd.  The questions revolve around the candidates’ positions on Energy and Climate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic deficit | Leave a comment

“Meetings are institutionally sexist”; discuss. (White-knighting by #Manchester #climate bloke)

Posted on May 13, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE: See excellent list of suggestions from Holly in the comments, and a crucial point about gender constructions…. “Wonderful presentation from our guest speaker. Now, any questions?” says the chair of the meeting, usually about 10 or 15 minutes later … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Update, Unsolicited advice | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

7 things #Manchester City Council will not do to improve scrutiny of its Executive and officers

Posted on May 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council has 96 councillors. At the moment Labour has 86 councillors out of that number. After the May 22nd elections, it will be 95 and a half. One Party State, much? So, the “scrutiny” process – whereby councillors … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic deficit, Manchester City Council | 9 Comments

#Climate Change, the Media and the Public: Symposium in Liverpool, Fri 30th May

Posted on May 11, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Symposium ‘Keeping the Flame Alive?: Climate Change, the Media and the Public’ ‘Living With Environmental Change’ (LWEC, Liverpool University) and ‘Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability’ network (CCES, MeCCSA) Friday 30th May: 10.30a.m.-5.30p.m. Venue: The Foresight Centre (‘Hope Lounge’), University of … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, Upcoming Events | Leave a comment