Ir you give a damn, find a functional group
Our "leaders" are going to keep making empty promises. It makes them feel good. It gets the activists to act like zombie kittens. If you want to have some self-respect and perhaps make a difference (actual facts may vary), then find a functioning group that cares about your skills and knowledge - what you have, what you want. One useful group might be www.climateemergencymanchester.net - you can email them on contact@climateemergencymanchester.net-
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Youth participation in international #climate negotiations – interview with Harriet Thew
Harriet Thew is a PhD Researcher at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on youth participation in climate change governance. She kindly agreed to an interview (for the perspectives of young people – see this interview with Emma Greenwood, … Continue reading
Upcoming Event: Hugo Blanco in #Manchester, Mon 25 February
From press release- Veteran Peruvian activist Hugo Blanco, who was born in 1934, will visit Manchester and speak about his life and current political work at a meeting on Monday 25 February. His life of ecosocialist struggle for the Quechua … Continue reading
Example 423 of the failure of #climate leadership in #Manchester
When the climate emergency requires our “leaders” to speak loudly, to behave with vigour and clarity, we get… procrastination and muddled-thinking evasiveness. NFM – Normal For Manchester. Why do I go to events with titles like “The development of … Continue reading
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Interview with Emma Greenwood, youth #climate activist #Manchester #SchoolStrike4Climate #YouthStrike4Climate
Last week Emma Greenwood gave this speech at the Manchester Climate Strike. She kindly agreed to supply answers to some questions – the full interview is below. Was today bigger than you thought? What was your favourite thing about it? … Continue reading
Speech by George Hassall at #Manchester #SchoolsStrike4climate
This below is the text of the speech given by George Hassall in St Peter’s Square, Manchester, on Friday 15 February, reprinted with kind permission. Hi I’m George and like the rest of us here today I’m representing the voice of … Continue reading
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The #climatestrike in#Manchester – hopes and fears…
So, it happened! It happened all across the UK. And in Manchester it was (far) bigger, noisier and far more FUN than anyone expected it would be. There were hundreds (perhaps a thousand?) congregated in St Peters Square. Dozens of … Continue reading
Upcoming Events at University of #Manchester on #climate change Weds 20 February
First floor of University of Manchester Students’ Union, 4 to 6pm, Weds 20 Feb. Alternative Lecture Series. Climate Change: Historical Perceptions & International Negotiation We have multiple speakers in this week! The first two are Masters students from the … Continue reading
Does #Manchester “Low Carbon Culture” Council support the #ClimateStrike?
On Friday thousands of children in the UK will go on strike from school because their parents are doing (less than) nothing about climate change, condemning them to an at-best grim future. Ten years ago Manchester City Council said it … Continue reading
Job Alert: Carbon Coop retrofit project officer, #Manchester
full details here – Carbon Co-op domestic retrofit project officer Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 5th March 2019 Time: 0.6-1.0 FTE FTE: £28,428 Start date: March/April 2019 End date: Permanent Status: payroll/PAYE Location: Manchester City Centre We are seeking a new team … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Blood Bricks: Untold Stories of Modern Slavery and #Climate Change from Cambodia #Manchester 20 Feb
The Global Development Institute is pleased to host Prof Kate Brickell as part of the GDI Lecture Series, talking about: Blood Bricks: Untold Stories of Modern Slavery and Climate Change from Cambodia Cambodia is in the midst of a construction … Continue reading
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