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

Volunteer opportunities with @EMERGERecycling and FareShare #interview #lucydanger

Posted on July 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Yesterday MCFly caught up with Lucy Danger, head of the environmental charity Emerge Recycling*. She explained some of the ways people can get involved with what’s going on (I’ve made those bits bold!). You can contact them via this form. … Continue reading →

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Grow #organic food for #Manchester – July dates of “Land Army”

Posted on July 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s some more opportunities to get dirt under your fingernails and meet interesting people, all the while helping grow food for Manchester…. Hello Land Army! The last few weeks have been a busy and exciting time for the Land Army … Continue reading →

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Appeal: Volunteer to make #beyondthecarbonbudget a big success #manchester #climate

Posted on July 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Help!! In just over two weeks time, the Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council meets to look at the “Annual Carbon Reduction Plan” for the City Council.  Many people are planning to attend, but many others can’t (the meeting … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #Climate Monthly #19, July 2013 out now! #beyondthecarbonbudget

Posted on July 1, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What is happening on Tuesday 16th July, and why is it so important?  What does Abigail Pound wish she could tell her younger self? What does a fat cat have to say about climate chaos and US military preparations for … Continue reading →

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Video: Dave Bishop on tree-planting VERSUS bio-diversity in #manchester #beyondthecarbonbudget

Posted on June 30, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Dave Bishop, who will be launching his “biodiversity in Manchester” report at the “Beyond the Carbon Budget” event on Tuesday 16th July, 12.45pm Friends Meeting House, on why planting (ash) trees is not a panacea for biodiversity loss. WARNING: Contains … Continue reading →

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Action for Sustainable Living: ‘Local Project Manager’ (voluntary) – jobs going

Posted on June 30, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Volunteer Role Description    Local Project Manager Role title: ‘Local Project Manager’ (voluntary) Responsible to:         Sustainability Coordinator Duration:                    Minimum 6 Months The aim of the LPM role AfSL works with volunteers in South Manchester to promote sustainable living in … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: #Manchester Airports Group celebrates emissions… #beyondsatire

Posted on June 30, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

If you were a satirist, you’d be killing yourself about now…. The 2011-2 Annual Report of Manchester Airports Group clearly thinks a skyfull of aviation emissions is something to celebrate.       Feeling helpless? Well, Steady State Manchester is … Continue reading →

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Education for Climate Change – now THAT’S what I call carbon literacy…

Posted on June 29, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There’s a chap called Graham Wayne who has been writing well about climate change for a quite a while.  Here’s a link to his latest piece. Skip the preamble and start the paragraph that begins “OK, enough preamble. We have … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: #Manchester as “Original Modern” city #academicgibberish

Posted on June 29, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From here “This three-year project addresses these issues through a series of research- and practice- case studies and experiments. It examines how different interests in the ‘creative city’ do and could contribute to the development of a sustainable Greater Manchester and … Continue reading →

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“Something for the Weekend” Sat 29th June #Manchester #climate

Posted on June 29, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

How do you stop a skunk from smelling? Chop off his nose! And for any Animal Rights activists who are not amused – Richard Leese told me this joke over a pint last night. True story. Right, two events this … Continue reading →

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