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

#Manchester #climate “Steering” “Group” “networking” “event” – video, inc Kate Chappell

Posted on March 11, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Last Wednesday the (please insert your own quote marks around all of the following capitalised words) Steering Group for the Climate Action Plan held a Networking Event called Work in Progress.  MCFly was there (having not, this time, been disinvited) … Continue reading →

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#Manchester fails in #resilience funding bid; Low Carbon Hub papers up at last

Posted on March 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Last week we told you about a meeting that you can’t go to.  And for which the papers weren’t even up. They are now. Haven’t read them all, but two three things amuse.  One is a failed funding bid, the … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Central Library lights on in middle of day. #Climate ? #Energy Bills??

Posted on March 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

I am writing to my councillors (you can find out who yours are here) and to Councillor Rosa Battle (Exec Member for Culture and Leisure – cllr.r.battle@manchester.gov.uk) and Councillor Kate Chappell (Exec member for Environment – cllr.k.chappell@manchester.gov.uk ). I hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Manchester City Council | 2 Comments

Dealing with#climate #denialists the “Temple of Doom” way…

Posted on March 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

And no, I don’t advocate this, or red buttons and exploding their heads either…

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#Mancheter academic & “the #climate challenges that my morning toast poses”

Posted on March 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A science journalist called Andy Extance has written a corking blog post called “The climate challenges that my morning toast poses.”  It’s hooked on work conducted by Dr Mirjam Roeder,  a research associate at the Tyndall Centre, and team mates. … Continue reading →

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#Manchester International Women’s Day 2014 Environment winner – Didsbury Dinners interview #IWD

Posted on March 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, first thing is to say congratulations to the much-deserved winner of the IWD “Women protecting our Environment” award.  Second thing to say is that although they won as “Didsbury Dinners”, they’ve recently changed name to the broader ‘Eat Green … Continue reading →

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Free e-Course: Everything You Need to Know About Climate Change in a Nutshell

Posted on March 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This free self-paced e-learning course covers 6 modules including climate science, policy, adaptation, mitigation, finance and planning. It provides 10-12 hours of interactive learning and uses a mix of different approaches including visuals, explanatory text, videos, and quiz questions.  Learners … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester Low Carbon Hub. Meets behind closed doors. Papers not up.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ah, the larfs just keep coming. There used to be this thing called the “Environment Commission”.  A bunch of Greater Manchester Local Authority types, with token private sector and academic representation, it met often and achieved nowt.  But it met … Continue reading →

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#Climate and.. tambourines? Pop songs and the apocalypse…

Posted on March 7, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Actually, there probably is something to be written about pop songs and the pending ecological debacle. But for now, this – Hat-tip to “Small Epiphanies.” Reminds me of the “water-wasting” bacchanal close to the end of the 50s Brit disaster … Continue reading →

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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 009 Jacqui Carroll #3qthurs

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week, Jacqui Carroll of Reelmcr is the person answering the usual three (well, four) questions. For her, sustainability is about skills for young people. 1. “Who are you?”  (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – … Continue reading →

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