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About manchesterclimatemonthly

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

Open letter by Emma Greenwood to #Manchester politicians – “support the #YouthStrike4Climate”

Posted on May 7, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Emma Greenwood is a 15 year-old student from Bury. Because the “adults” have so fundamentally failed on climate change, she – and people like her – are having to step up and take action on climate change.  She has written … Continue reading →

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Youth Climate Striker speaking at #Manchester event about #climate justice- “It’s everyone’s planet, we need to protect it.”

Posted on May 6, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is the speech delivered by a youth climate striker, on half an hour’s notice, to the main rally of the May Day event organised by the Manchester Trades Council.

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Joshua, aged 8, on the need for #climate action. #Manchester #climate

Posted on May 6, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This video, filmed and uploaded with the permission of Joshua and his mum, is from the May Day event organised by the Manchester Trades Council.

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Tina Louise Rothery at May Day event #Manchester #fracking #climate

Posted on May 6, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a video of Tina Louise Rothery speaking at yesterday’s May Day event, organised by the Manchester Trades Council. Early on she talks brilliantly about what a climate emergency declaration would actually mean at the local authority level. Before you … Continue reading →

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Fridays for Future April 26 in #Manchester – very good report by student journalist

Posted on May 5, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Kelly Nguyen, who is an international digital journalism student at Salford University, has produced a written report and short video about the Fridays for Future gathering at the Central Library on Friday April 26. You can read it- The world is … Continue reading →

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Guest post by Extinction Rebellion activist about her time in London

Posted on May 4, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The following is by Pia, who lives in South Manchester.   I went down with my mum and her friend. I wasn’t sure what to expect because I hadn’t been to anything related to Extinction Rebellion before, but my mum … Continue reading →

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Coming up in May – #climate events in #Manchester

Posted on May 4, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a poster (very snazzy layout, I am sure you’ll agree) of events coming up in Manchester, plus some contact details.  Doubtless there are other events, but news of them did not reach MCFly Towers in time…  Any graphic designers … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Ecofest in Whalley Range, Sat 18 May. #Manchester #climate

Posted on May 4, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Saturday 18th May sees an “Eco Fest” at St Edmunds church in Whalley Range.

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Interview with Youth #Climate Striker Harriet Potts #YouthStrike4Climate

Posted on May 3, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Every Friday, Manchester Climate Monthly is going to publish an interview with a Youth Climate Striker from (Greater) Manchester, to coincide with the Fridays for Future gathering outside the rear steps of the Town Hall (or at the Central Library … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “Consumption-based emissions and #climate mitigation policy” seminar, #Manchester 8 May

Posted on May 2, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, at 4pm next Weds, 8 May, there’s this seminar- “Consumption-based emissions and climate mitigation policy”. Dr Scott says “there are additional policy opportunities when we consider embodied emissions and reducing demand for materials and products in ways policy currently … Continue reading →

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