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

Upcoming Event: #Withington Eco-house meeting 24th March 7pm South #Manchester

Posted on March 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Monday 24th March, 7pm to 9pm at Fuel, 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington “We are looking for two more people to join the group of four that is now living in the Withington Co-operative Eco-house. There is still work to be … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester estate agents failing to display vital home energy ratings. Friends of the Earth study

Posted on March 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below is a press release from Manchester Friends of the Earth that is well worth your time to read!  Manchester FoE has a monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month, at the Greenfish Resource Centre on Oldham … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “No more cold houses” #fuelpoverty #Manchester Thurs 10th April

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

No more cold homes We are facing an energy bill crisis, with millions of people struggling to heat their leaky homes. Cold homes are damaging the health of our most vulnerable citizens, including children and older people.  Last winter a … Continue reading →

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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 011 Max deSancha on … #diabetes #3qthurs

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week, third year Salford University student Max deSancha answers three questions… 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. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event in #Manchester: “Inclusive campaign groups: stronger campaigns” Sat 29th March

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

If you’re as bitter and cynical and long-memoried as MCFly, you’ll remember dozens (no exag) of groups in the period 2007 to 2010 that set up shop in Manchester with bright shiny faces and bright shiny promises and… where are … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester Wildlife Conference Sat 29th March

Posted on March 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

http://www.gmwildlife.org.uk/conference/ On Saturday the 29th of March 2014 Greater Manchester Local Record Centre (GMLRC) is holding its first wildlife recording conference. The conference will take place at Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, M13 9PL. The aim of the conference is to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: The Age of Austerity and what you can do #Manchester Sat 22nd March

Posted on March 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This Saturday in Manchester. Discussing What You Can Do As an Individual Ruth Stokes Journalist & Author ‘The Armchair Activist’s Handbook As a Neighbourhood Group Kath Godfrey Greenslate Community Farm As a Regional Organisation Philip Duval Chair – Equality NW. … Continue reading →

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Reply to Kate Chappell, #Manchester lead councillor on #climate and environment

Posted on March 18, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The story so far: in late January a bunch of citizens signed an open letter to Manchester City Council calling on it to take 9 specific actions on climate change.  After a slightly disappointing start, the Executive Member for the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Can #Manchester become a cycling city? Tues 8th April

Posted on March 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Can Manchester become a cycling city? cities@manchester Urban Forum Tuesday 8 April, 6-8pm, International Anthony Burgess Foundation 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY Cycling is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of transport in cities around the world. What is the … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council Exec Member for the Environment Kate Chappell interviewed on #climate #drains etc

Posted on March 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Councillor Kate Chappell interviewed on the subject of drains and much else  (thanks to climate change we can expect episodes of lots-of-rain-in-a-very-short-period).

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