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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 #climate nuggets 27th May 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi all, congrats to the Envirolution crew for organising a fun and relaxed event in Platt Fields yesterday. (and  a special shout out to the meteorological liaison officers who ensures such good weather!) Wanna flex your creative muscles, and maybe … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: Presidential promises since 1988… #tarsands #obama #climate #toast

Posted on May 26, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Elizabeth Kolbert is the author of the awesome “Field Notes from a Catastrophe”.  Her article on Obama’s impending decision on allowing a tar sands pipeline to be built is short and bittersweet and essential reading. Mauna Loa is the observatory … Continue reading →

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Monthly Journal Overview May 2013 #Manchester #climate #academia

Posted on May 26, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MoJO May 2013 compiled by Claire Woolley This month, our selected articles look at how we use energy in our home, as well as wider international discussions on energy security, political policy, and the responsibility of producers. A little closer … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm: (“analysis” of) Climate Camp #epicfail

Posted on May 25, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Speechless, really. “I acknowledge the significance of post-Hardin literature on the commons whole-heartedly, but place myself in opposition to such literalizing interpretations of CfCA’s anti-authoritarian ecology, discerning in fears about the commons a certain 21st-century Hobbesianism that the mere experience … Continue reading →

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Want to grow food in Didsbury or Withington? #manchester #didsburydinners

Posted on May 23, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The award-winning Amanda Woodvine of Didsbury Dinners has some good news… New landshare plots in Didsbury and Withington Looking to grow your own fruit and veg in Didsbury or Withington? Didsbury Dinners has been hard at work to find you … Continue reading →

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Interview with Paul Monaghan, (Co-op CSR head for 18 years, now “uptheethics.com”) #climate #csr

Posted on May 23, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Paul Monaghan (@PaulJMonaghan and uptheethics.com) talks past, present and future with MCFly co-editor Marc Hudson. You were at The Co-operative for 18 years. What are you – and what do you think people at The Co-operative should be – proudest … Continue reading →

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Video: Professor Kevin Anderson talks to #Manchester Economy Scrutiny Committee #climate #mcc

Posted on May 23, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council yesterday heard from Professor Kevin Anderson about climate change and its impacts. His presentation was followed by a vigorous question and answer session. The meeting, which was attended by over 20 members … Continue reading →

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Cartoon; Cat’s on the Internet #climate

Posted on May 22, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Marc Roberts, the genius cartoonist who draws up a storm for Manchester Climate Monthly, has started a new strip.  It’s called “Cat’s on the Internet.” No website yet, but you can follow the adventures of the cat (called Delilah) on … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council: A rather good rubbish meeting #Neighbourhoodsscrutiny #mcc

Posted on May 22, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Councillors from wards across Manchester grilled Nigel Murphy, the Executive Member for the Environment, at a sometimes fiery meeting of the “Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee” yesterday. Marc Hudson reports. The most controversial topic, at a meeting that looked at 20mph speed … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council #scrutiny; not just #climate change #scrutinyweek

Posted on May 20, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council has a 9-member “executive.” Every 5 weeks or so they appear before committees of “back-bench” councillors and are quizzed about how things are going on a host of different issues. In theory, they can be faced with … Continue reading →

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