Category Archives: academia

Interview with Professor Matthew Paterson, ahead of “cultural politics of #climate”, Thurs 19th Feb

Posted on February 17, 2015 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Thursday 19th February, from 2pm, Professor Matthew Paterson is giving a seminar at University of Manchester on the Cultural Politics of Climate Change. It is open to members of the public.  It will be held in Room 10.05 Harold … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events: “Cultural Politics of Climate Change” + “Energy Transition pathways” #Manchester Thurs 19th Feb

Posted on February 13, 2015 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Two events at University of Manchester promise to be excellent think-fodder next Thursday, 19th February. From 2pm there’s a seminar on “the Cultural Politics of Climate Change” by Matthew Paterson, now at the University of Ottawa (see biog here). It’s … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Offshore wind in the UK and global production networks Mon Feb 16th #Manchester

Posted on February 10, 2015 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Centre for Urban Energy and Resilience at the School of Environment, Education and Development (University of Manchester) is co-hosting this event with the Geography research seminar series and the Global Production Networks, Labour & Trade Research Group:    Path … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: #Manchester University students call for divestment – Fri 13th Feb, 12 noon

Posted on February 8, 2015 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Press Release: As part of Global Divestment Day on the 13th of February, Manchester students in conjunction with local campaign groups will be demonstrating outside University Place at 12pm for divestment from the fossil fuel industry. Fossil Free are campaigning … Continue reading →

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#Manchester professor – “UK shale gas industry incompatible with 2 degree #climate target”

Posted on February 2, 2015 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Kevin Anderson has written a detailed blog post about the implications of a UK shale gas industry for climate change. The post, based on analysis developed by Professor Anderson in collaboration with Dr John Broderick, is in response to … Continue reading →

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#Manchester academic; “Planes and ships escape scrutiny in bottom-up climate regime”

Posted on December 27, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is a re-post (with permission) from the rather excellent Responding to Climate Change site. It is ‘hooked’ on recent work by Dr Alice Larkin-Bows, of University of Manchester School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. Planes and ships escape … Continue reading →

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“Environmental transitions: perspectives on everyday urban and regional transformation” Thurs Dec 11th

Posted on November 25, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This afternoon seminar, organised by the Centre for Urban Energy and Resilience (CURE) and cities@manchester seeks to explore how lived experiences of nature, community and everyday life challenge linear understandings of social and environmental transition. Speakers include: Dr Vanesa Castan … Continue reading →

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Professor Kevin Anderson on the “2 degrees” target #climate #Manchester

Posted on November 25, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Kevin Anderson answering a question on the “two degrees celsius” for global warming- what the goal/duty is, whether it is doable. Extremely clear (of course) and well worth sharing!! For background to the controversy, see Real Climate’s blog post … Continue reading →

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Professor Kevin Anderson on veganism and #climate, and gender balance on public panels

Posted on November 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Prof Kevin Anderson of the Tydnall Centre (speaking in a personal capacity)

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It’s worse than that… new IPCC report may well be too cautious…

Posted on November 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We need a low carbon culture (and we need you to help define it first). And part of a low carbon culture is going to be paying attention to the science. Today the 5th “Synthesis Report” of the Intergovernmental Panel … Continue reading →

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