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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: academia
“Just sustainabilities” lecture – 8th March #Manchester
You are warmly invited to the SEED Annual Social Responsibility Lecture, delivered by Professor Julian Agyeman, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University, USA. Tuesday 8th March, University Place, Theatre B Reception from 4.30pm, talk at … Continue reading
Upcoming Event: “Disaster Dialogues” Mon 15th February #Manchester
from here. Disaster Dialogue: Three myths in our dealings with disasters, climate change and development Starts: 16:00 15 Feb 2016 Ends: 18:00 15 Feb 2016 What is it: Seminar Organiser: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Who is it for: … Continue reading
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On renewables versus fossil fuels- games incumbents play… #Manchester #climate #LootingTIvoryTower
Here’s the latest “Looting the Ivory Tower” blog post, by Sarah Warren. Sarah worked in the NHS for a number of years and is currently studying with the Centre for Alternative Technology in North Wales, towards a MSc in Sustainability … Continue reading
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Learning adaptation from Mozambique. #Manchester lags behind… #LootingTIvoryTower
Manchester could learn from Mozambique is the message in this second “Looting the Ivory Tower” blog post. But do we have the either the humility and capacity to do so? Jon Silver of Durham University reviews a really good academic … Continue reading
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Video: Professor Kevin Anderson on fossil fuel subsidies, regime resistance and optimism
Second part of the recent interview with Professor Kevin Anderson, touching on (false) optimism, fossil fuel subsidies (IMF 5.3 trillion subsidies), regime resistance and coping strategies. Lissa Johnson’s article about optimism. That Machiavelli quote – There is nothing more difficult … Continue reading
Video: Kevin Anderson on Paris, honesty and hope #COP21
Professor Kevin Anderson of the Tyndall Centre Manchester kindly agreed to a further interview. In this first part we discuss the outcomes of the recent UN climate conference in Paris, the reality of fossil fuel subsidies and the signal the … Continue reading
Upcoming event:‘Complex Infrastructure Systems’ Thurs 21st Jan #Manchester
Free event, no booking required. Tyndall seminars almost always v. interesting!! Tyndall Manchester would like to invite you to attend the next talk in our seminar series ‘Complex Infrastructure Systems: science and practice’ by Professor Liz Varga, on Thursday 21st … Continue reading
Good Article on Local Government Adaptation #LootingTIvoryTower
Paper(s) under discussion Porter, J.,Demeritt, D. and Dessai, S. 2015. The right stuff? informing adaptation to climate change in British Local Government. Global Environmental Change, Vol. 35, pp. 411-422. What’s the issue? (and why should we care) Are British local … Continue reading
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Get paid to study?! PhD studentships in #Manchester
Please share (email, twitter, facebook, word of mouth – #oldschool) with anyone who is looking to do a PhD in Manchester. The Sustainable Consumption Institute will be offering up to 4 fully-funded PhD studentships to outstanding candidates wishing to commence … Continue reading
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Free online course abt #climate change science ‘n’ solutions
via the University of Exeter. H/t Tracy.
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