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About manchesterclimatemonthly

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

#Manchester – Withington “Eco-house” seeks new members

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There’s a newly formed housing co-op based in Manchester looking for 2 more members. “Rooms available in recently refurbished co-operative eco-house. £360 excluding bills. Withington. Near Burton road tram stop. For more information, or to arrange a visit then contact … Continue reading →

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Research Training in #Manchester Sat 15th – a participant explains how research can help. Not just for #climate activists!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There are still places left on the “Research Training for Activists” on Saturday 15th March. It’s FREE, and will help you gain a) useful skills in how to use Freedom of Information Act, Companies House, Office of National Statistics and … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council #climate boss replies to Open Letter from citizens

Posted on March 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Councillor Kate Chappell, the Executive Member for the Environment of Manchester City Council, has written a detailed and encouraging reply to citizens who want to see more climate action in Manchester.  In the letter (printed in full below) she commits … Continue reading →

Posted in #mcrclimateplan, Climate Change Action Plan, Manchester City Council | 5 Comments

Polar Bear Facepalm: Follow the (lack of) money if you want to know about this species’ future

Posted on March 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/warm-too-warm-and-warmer-still-the-climate-movement-must-face-up-to-its-colossal-failure-9168228.html

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#Manchester Social Centre Wish List – please help if you can!!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Manchester Social Centre is opening soon (on Lloyd St South, on the Moss Side/Fallowfield border). Here’s a recent facebook message from them, asking for specific pieces of kit. Hello, cheers for all the name suggestions, keep them coming – … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council Environment Executive Kate Chappell on #shale gas and #fracking -interviewed

Posted on March 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

But not by MCFly*. The folks at “Shale World” seem a little confused about two things. Firstly, the Councillor’s gender and secondly, the fact that the May conference of the shale gas industry has been shifted to Birmingham, (for reasons … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Better Energy – better energy seems not to include greener energy… #climate #toast

Posted on March 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This “Dear Resident” email below comes to MCFly’s inbox, with the following comment; “so – cheaper energy a good thing of course, but no green energy option in all this?  A distinct lack of joined up thinking here – especially … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Ward Plans NOT dead, only resting. #Climate action needed in #local neighbourhoods

Posted on March 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Last week Manchester Climate Monthly published a story with the snappy title “Manchester has 32 wards. All should have ward plans. Only 9 do. People gonna have to do it for themselves.” We’d done an investigation of whether the “ward … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Green Infrastructure Plan (progress report) to be scrutinised, Tues 4th March

Posted on March 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Tuesday 4th March Manchester City Council’s bureaucracy will do something that is both note-worthy and praise-worthy. It will … present a “work in progress” document for inspection by elected members of the Council. The Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy … Continue reading →

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Research Training for Activists, #Manchester Sat 15th March; Interview with Nick Hildyard

Posted on March 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s an interview with Nick Hildyard of the Cornerhouse, who will be part of the “Research Training for Activists” workshop on Sat 15th March. There are still some places left on that – see below the video for more information … Continue reading →

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