Category Archives: academia

Free on-line tool for neighbourhoods to assess climate impacts

Posted on February 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester-based academics and The Mersey Forest have created a free online tool to help communities find out about the impacts of climate change on their own neighbourhoods. MCFly readers are encouraged to take it for a test-drive! Dr Susannah Gill … Continue reading →

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Monthly Journal Overview (“MoJO”) #1, Feb 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Welcome to the first ever edition of MoJO (Monthly Journal Overview): a monthly listing of academic articles about climate change and Manchester – articles by Manchester based academics, articles about Manchester and other “particularly interesting” articles that have appeared in … Continue reading →

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Event Report: Corridor of Power?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester’s “Oxford Road Corridor” came under an academic spotlight today at the University of Manchester (on Oxford Road). “Corridor” is, in its own words, “the first partnership of its kind in the UK. It brings together Manchester City Council, the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Climate and Disaster Resilience in Cities

Posted on January 25, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Book Review: Climate and Disaster Resilience in Cities eds Rajib Shaw and Anshu Sharma Emerald Books ISBN 978-0-85724-319-5 287 pages Resilience is one of those words – like “sustainable” and “green” – that is losing its meaning through constant fudging … Continue reading →

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Readers’ opinions sought – is Tesco’s “low-carbon” store a little help?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

An academic at Durham University is going to be doing interviews in Manchester next week (Monday 30th Jan onwards). Cheetham Hill-area residents are especially sought. If you know anyone in that neck of the woods who would be interested, please … Continue reading →

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