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About manchesterclimatemonthly

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

Job alert@ #Manchester Veg People recruiting part-time sales bod

Posted on April 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We are recruiting for a Part-time Customer Service and Sales Worker Want to help bring the freshest, most local organic produce to Manchester? Do you have a passion for good food, a friendly and outgoing personality and want to support … Continue reading →

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Hitler learns the #Manchester #Climate plan is closed to new signatories

Posted on April 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The 2009 Climate Change Action Plan was supposed to be signed by a thousand organisations. These organisations were then supposed to write their own implementation plans. The Council was going to help them do this. Or the “Steering” “Group”… Over … Continue reading →

Posted in #mcrclimateplan, Climate Change Action Plan, humour | 1 Comment

Repost: “Trying to cash in on #climate change won’t fool nature”

Posted on April 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

excellent blog post by University of Nottingham and University of Sydney academics… Trying to cash in on climate change won’t fool nature If companies won’t see things differently, we need to. We find ourselves in an era of what we might … Continue reading →

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#Fracking hell and #Manchester – it turns out that you *could* make it up…

Posted on April 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Some concerned citizens may have quickly scanned the story published earlier today, first of April,  “iGas get permission to frack in Albert Square, central Manchester,” and may have then contacted the relevant Council authorities (we couldn’t possibly know this) who … Continue reading →

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Interview with Bishop of #Manchester on #climate #poverty and much else

Posted on April 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Tuesday 11th March the new Bishop of Manchester, David Walker  was interviewed by Manchester Climate Monthly (MCFly). He came out against further expansion of airports in the UK.  In response to a question “Would Jesus fly, knowing what we … Continue reading →

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iGas get permission to #frack in Albert Square, central #Manchester

Posted on April 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE: This.  And please read all the way to the bottom, including the comments. Controversial fossil fuel company iGas, currently packing up its exploratory well at Barton Moss, has been given the go-ahead to look for shale gas in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic deficit, education, Manchester City Council | 7 Comments

Upcoming Event: #Climate Survivors meeting in #Manchester Weds 9th April

Posted on March 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Newspaper reports that #climate change “still not terrifying enough”

Posted on March 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is roflmao, and all too true.  Low carbon culture, anyone?

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Action: Adaptation and disaster-preparedness in #Manchester, to #climate and other threats

Posted on March 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Today the IPCC released its latest report on “Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.”  The usual dreadful BBC coverage, staggering comments under the Telegraph story etc etc. What are we – you and me – going to do in Manchester?  What local … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation | 3 Comments

Polar Bear Facepalm: Wyoming nixes climate education because “social implications” (and economic ones)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s the new climate adaptation strategy. Stick your fingers in your ears and shout “LA LA LA NOT LISTENING” as loud and long as you can.  Pass it on…   http://trib.com/news/local/education/wyoming-first-state-to-block-new-science-standards/article_5d0ec624-6b50-5354-b015-ca2f5f7d7efe.html

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