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

Rubbish answers from #Manchester City Council about waste collection, panic-buying 4xl hazmat suits

Posted on November 11, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A FOIA. On 23rd October I wrote to informationcompliance@manchester.gov.uk Dear Sir/Madam, I read this story in the Grauniad with alarm.  It concerns bin lorry drivers selfishly deciding to put food on their families’ tables by taking higher paid jobs delivering … Continue reading →

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Another pointless rally that could have helped “build the movement” but didn’t. #Manchester #climate #farce

Posted on November 7, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It was my friend’s fault (1). She was the reason I even went to this god-awful event, which was even god-awfuller than I thought it would be. Several hundred people (four hundred? maybe five hundred?) gathered and were told things they … Continue reading →

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Era of Injustice not in fact over, say workers, animals

Posted on November 7, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

SUNDAY – Despite proclamations that the era of injustice would be over after small gatherings of climate activists yesterday, an investigation has revealed that injustice has in fact continued, and may even be worsening.  This newspaper has spoken to various … Continue reading →

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The new Council leader’s #climate impact?  Or “The Pretenders: Leese-ism in the post Leese world”

Posted on October 7, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

After 25 (1) years of one guy in charge, Manchester City Council has a new Leader.  Many (2) people have asked my incredibly informed opinion on what it does/might mean for climate policy in this city, so I’ve put fingers … Continue reading →

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Of rallies, innovation and the future – 11 more theses on the #climate “movement” and post #COP26 prospects

Posted on September 24, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Disclaimer: What follows are the personal views of Marc Hudson. They should not be taken as representing the view of Climate Emergency Manchester collectively or any of its other core group members. I went to the Manchester climate “strike” today.  … Continue reading →

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The IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report and implications for #Manchester (aka “Eleven Theses on futility, backed up with footnotes (1)”)

Posted on August 9, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Today the latest “we are all doomed” climate report comes out. It is the latest in a long long (see below) line of such reports.  Climate activists will want to believe that this, at last will “wake up” everyone, from … Continue reading →

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Manchester City Council’s latest climate change strategy will work.

Posted on July 28, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It will work. What Manchester City Council is planning to do about its climate problem in the coming months will work. If you’re surprised at that statement, well, keep reading. It will NOT work to surface the failures around the … Continue reading →

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Does #Manchester City Council have any policy against ever-bigger cars? Let’s find out…

Posted on June 27, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Dear Sir/Madam,I recently read that parking bays are being widened to encourage, sorry “accommodate” ever-larger metal wombs on wheels  A quick google search finds that this happened in 2016 in Manchester. So, I have two questions 1.  From 2016 to … Continue reading →

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Letter: In the year 2025… #takingcredit #Manchester #climate

Posted on June 16, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

ZERO carbon is easy if someone else is doing the heavy lifting. Your report “Zero-carbon” grid (M.E.N. 15th June) has the National Grid Electricity Systems Operator saying that by 2025 there will be times when there are no fossil fuels … Continue reading →

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Yes, but WHY the lack of #climate scrutiny? Or “the veto and what to do about it” #Manchester

Posted on June 14, 2021 by manchesterclimatemonthly

My friend and colleague Chloe Jeffries has written a customarily brilliant blog post on the CEM website that explains what is not being discussed. but doesn’t actually answer the question “Why is there so little mention of the climate emergency … Continue reading →

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