Category Archives: Campaign Update

Upcoming: “Gig at the Rig” #BartonMoss #fracking Sun 23rd Feb at 1.30pm

Posted on February 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

via Facebook “Yes mate! We’re avin’ a party! A solidarity day with a difference. Join us at Barton Moss Community Protection Camp for a fun carnival of resistance. Fighting fracking Salford style. We’ll have Hacienda legend Dave Haslam on the … Continue reading →

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Re-post: “I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc” – #BartonMoss #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below, by Hazel Hedge, is a beautifully-written post, full of wisdom and useful information.  Hat-tip to Patrick. I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc Being at the Barton Moss Protection Camp is like being at sea. There are tides, … Continue reading →

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Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss – repost from The Ecologist #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 10:50 on Sat 15th Feb. For every action there is an equal and disproportionate reaction… Police are helping the trucks get through… http://bambuser.com/v/4362020 re-posted from the Ecologist Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss Oliver Tickell 14th February 2014 Protestors … Continue reading →

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“3 out of 9 ain’t bad”? #Manchester City Council lukewarm on 9 #climate actions

Posted on February 12, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council has poured lukewarm water over an “open letter” suggesting low-cost actions on climate change. The letter, which has appeared online and in the Manchester Evening News was from citizens of Manchester, who offered their help in implementing … Continue reading →

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Breathe Clean Air Group #Trafford at High Court in #Manchester. Hearing finishes Tues 11th

Posted on February 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

DAY ONE UPDATE • High Court Challenge Hearing into Davyhulme Incinerator About 20 members of the Breathe Clean Air Group and the local community turned up at Manchester Civil Courts of Justice on Day 1 of Trafford Council’s Appeal against … Continue reading →

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#BartonMoss #fracking protestors’ response to Greater #Manchester Police statement

Posted on February 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Frances Leader of “Balcombe and Beyond” anti-fracking group was asked respond to a press release made by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and published in the Manchester Confidential on Friday. (http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/News/Chief-Constable-Expresses-Annoyance-At-Anti-Frackers) This was her submission made today 9th … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate letter in MEN and 3 simple actions for you to take

Posted on February 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Letter appeared Weds 5th February 2014 Watch the already well-watched video version here. FIRST  Sign the open letter (the shortest version of it is to the right. The full version, with explanations, is here)  and encourage your friends, family and … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council goes at #carbon literacy with all… lights… blazing. #epicfail

Posted on February 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. Well, what’s the worth of 500 employees being carbon literate if… Someone recently left a comment that I’ve cherished ever since, comparing me to Woodward and Bernstein. Well, here’s another fine investigation, … Continue reading →

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Video open letter to #Manchester City Council on 9 actions it can take on #climate #mcrclimateplan

Posted on February 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Please watch this 2 and a half minute film. If you like it, please email it, facebook it, re-blog it, retweet it etc. Three key actions ONE Sign the open letter Sign the open letter (the shortest version of it … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: Frack Free Greater #Manchester Meeting – Tues 18th Feb, 7pm, Methodist Hall

Posted on January 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tuesday 18th February from 7pm to 10pm Methodist Central Hall, Manchester City Centre. This is on Oldham Street, Manchester. M1 1JQ. (Between Julia Cosmetics on corner of Dale Street and the Pawnbrokers). We are in Aston Room 1. For anyone … Continue reading →

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