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

Andy Burnham flies to France to tell us how important #climate action is. No, really.

Posted on April 16, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A month ago, shortly before his second ‘Mayor’s Green Summit‘, Andy Burnham was in the south of France.  Talking about how important it was for Manchester to be carbon neutral by 2038. How did he get there?  Well, the journalist … Continue reading →

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Interview with youth #climate activist Jerome Foster II (USA)

Posted on April 16, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Latest interview with a youth climate activist, this time from the United States… 1. First a bit about you – ● who are you? My name is Jerome Foster II, I am a 16 year old climate change activist, I … Continue reading →

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#Climate Emergency #Manchester Bulletin and sign-up form…

Posted on April 15, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi, the first #climateemergencymcr fortnightly bulletin is up here. Crucial things – There’s a sign up form (super-quick) for the campaign. We want to know what skills you have, what skills you want, and then match you with people (but … Continue reading →

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Event Report: “Letters to the Earth” at #Manchester Royal Exchange #CultureDeclaresEmergency

Posted on April 15, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Last Friday night about 50 Mancunians backed into the Royal Exchange’s Studio to see an unusual and interesting event: the reading of “Letters to the Earth.” The letters were the result of a call out by a new organisation “Culture … Continue reading →

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Petition: “Give Ryebank Fields back to the people” #Manchester

Posted on April 14, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a link to a petition on 38 Degrees about Ryebank Fields in South Manchester. Give Ryebank Fields back to the people NW Campaign created by Nigel Woodcock We, the undersigned, call upon Manchester City Council formally to request the … Continue reading →

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#Climate protests this weekend and next… #Manchester #Salford

Posted on April 12, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Two protests – one on Sunday 14th April, the next on Saturday 20th April. First: No one would consider taking money for an African cultural exhibition from a company associated with slave diamond mining or for a health exhibition from … Continue reading →

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Interview with youth #climate striker Lillia Adetoro #YouthStrike4Climate #Manchester

Posted on April 12, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

[Update- see Lillia’s blog about the April 12th Climate Strike] Lillia Adetoro kindly answered questions about her climate change and environment activity. She has a video channel and a blog . Which of the strikes have you been on?  What … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday #002 – Write to your MP abt Caroline Lucas’ parliamentary motion

Posted on April 12, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This week’s 5 Minute Friday is to contact your MP and ask that s/he support this cross-party motion for the UK Government to declare a climate emergency and take measures to tackle it. “That this House notes the stark warning … Continue reading →

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Interview with a youth #climate activist: Imogen O’Doherty #YouthStrike4Climate #Manchester

Posted on April 11, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The next Youth Climate Strike is Friday 12th April, starting at St Peters’ Square, 12 noon. Here’s the latest in a growing list of interviews with youth strikers, Imogen O’Doherty, aged 11.    We’re interested in all youth #climate voices, … Continue reading →

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Charting a new course:  How the “#climate emergency” petition helped make a difference in #Manchester

Posted on April 9, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A couple of weeks ago I wrote – with help from a couple of very smart people – something called “2020 – how we started winning in Manchester.”  A few people said very kind things about it.  This is a … Continue reading →

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