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About manchesterclimatemonthly

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

#Chorlton Big Green Happening, South #Manchester Sat April 26th

Posted on April 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Chorlton Big Green Happening Saturday April 26th, 2014 1-5pm St Clement’s Church Edge Lane Chorlton Chorlton Big Green Happening is going to be the biggest green festival in Manchester this year – we’re promoting a greener way of life and … Continue reading →

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#Salford Cabinet refuses to discuss #fracking despite 3,000-strong petition

Posted on April 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Local residents opposed to drilling on Barton Moss gathered at Swinton Civic Centre as Salford Council cabinet members were presented with a 3000+ strong petition against the controversial practice of fracking. Ali Abbas, the originator of the petition presented a … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic deficit, Energy, Fracking, press release journalism | 4 Comments

Philip Pullman on #climate futures, for #Manchester and everywhere. #nailedit

Posted on April 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

If you’re a decent author, you can say a LOT in 140 characters…

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What IS a low carbon culture, #Manchester? Here’s the Bishop of Manchester’s answer… #climate #adaptation

Posted on April 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What is a “low carbon culture”?  Nobody seems to know for sure, four and a half years after it was listed as one of the two headline goals in the Manchester Climate Change Action Plan. Such is the efficiency and … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change Action Plan, Low Carbon Culture | 3 Comments

Competition, co-operation and what we do after the apocalypse, in #Manchester and beyond

Posted on April 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Person A “Whether the story is true (I am inherently suspicious), the underlying point is well made. Marketeers, economists etc have to work very VERY hard to suppress our co-operative instincts and only valorise our competitive ones. It enrages them … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: #fracking skills building weekend in #Manchester April 12/13th

Posted on April 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

  PS  When I post information on MCFly, it is always for informational purposes. It is not necessarily an endorsement of an event.  You attend at your own risk.

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IPCC scientist: “Is this microphone on” (Cartoon) #gallowshumour

Posted on April 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
Posted in humour | 5 Comments

“Inspired to Grow” in #Levenshulme, #Manchester – starts Mon April 14th

Posted on April 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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#Shale Gas lecture in #Manchester – #fracking consequences etc. Prof Susan Christopherson

Posted on April 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Lecture by US academic Professor Susan Christopherson, at the University of Manchester on Weds 19th March, hosted by the Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy (CURE) in collaboration with Manchester Energy and Geography at SEED Seminar series

Posted in academia, Energy, Fracking, University of Manchester | Leave a comment

#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 013 Tom Skinner #3qthurs

Posted on April 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week, Tom Skinner 1. “Who are you?”  (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge and skills do you want to … Continue reading →

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