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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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Category Archives: 3 question Thursday
#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 015 Vicki Ramsden #3qthurs
This week, Vicki Ramsden. 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge and skills do you want to … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 014 Jennie Bailey #3qthurs
This week, Jennie Bailey. 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge and skills do you want to … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 013 Tom Skinner #3qthurs
This week, Tom Skinner 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge and skills do you want to … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 012 Jo Campbell #3qthurs
This week, Jo Campbell, of Moss Side Community Allotment (among other things). 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 011 Max deSancha on … #diabetes #3qthurs
This week, third year Salford University student Max deSancha answers three questions… 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 010 Claire Woolley #3qthurs
This week, Claire Woolley is under the metaphorical spotlight. ) 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 009 Jacqui Carroll #3qthurs
This week, Jacqui Carroll of Reelmcr is the person answering the usual three (well, four) questions. For her, sustainability is about skills for young people. 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 008 Chris Walsh of Kindling Trust #3qthurs
Here’s Chris Walsh of Kindling Trust answering – 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge and skills … Continue reading
#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 007 Safia Griffin #3qthurs
This week, Safia Griffin is the person answering the usual three questions. If you come to the Climate Action in Manchester – where next? meeting on Tues 25th February (6.30pm onwards, come when you can – Friends Meeting House), you … Continue reading
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#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 006 Sarah Irving #3qthurs
So, Thursdays are hereby proclaimed to be 3 Questions* Thursdays. This week, the other Sarah Irving… Every Thursday we will put up a short video of a Mancunian answering the following – 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and … Continue reading
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