Category Archives: Campaign Update

It takes several to tango – photos from Barton Moss #fracking protest, #Salford #Manchester

Posted on December 18, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Climate protesters have blocked the entrance to a drilling site in Barton Moss with a large orange bus. Protesters have “locked on” under the bus, in the bus and on-top of the bus.  This follows the blockade of the same … Continue reading →

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#IPCC 5th Assessment Report as… haiku! #Genius #climate communication! #Manchester version to follow…

Posted on December 17, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A haiku, for those who don’t know, is is a very short form of Japanese poetry. According to “Sightline Daily: News & Views for a Sustainable NorthWest” (US of A!) “Housebound with a rotten cold one recent weekend, Greg Johnson … Continue reading →

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Wind Turbine Blade blocks #fracking test site. #IGas #BartonMoor #climate #Manchester

Posted on December 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Read the press release here. According to a tweet from the nodashforgas people “Amongst the 50 pple on the #BartonMoss blade blockade today were #blacklisted construction workers. Climate and trade union activists unite!”

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Two fracking actions you can take in #Manchester (well, #Salford )

Posted on November 27, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

First is a petition –  If you live, work or study in Salford pls sign petition calling on Council to say no #fracking epetitions.salford.gov.uk/fracking/ Second is physical support – Mass convergence called for tomorrow (Weds 27th November) to fight fracking … Continue reading →

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#Prestwich “Village Green” community eco-shop wants your attention (and money…)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Cross-posted from here ;  http://www.village-greens-coop.co.uk/2013/10/21/you-can-buy-your-shares-in-village-greens-now/ We’re on the final week of our share offer and we still need more members and more money!!! Please please please buy your shares NOW and help achieve the financial target needed to create Village … Continue reading →

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Video: Ask the People of #Manchester petitioning + bonus rant on “consultation”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The petition, if you haven’t signed, is here. If you have signed/can’t sign because you don’t live work or study in Manchester, please share it with your friends, email it etc etc The website for “Ask the People of Manchester” … Continue reading →

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#Trafford Ecohouse planning application… Help sought before November 27th

Posted on November 21, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From Trafford Ecohouse website Our latest planning application is in – we’ve made many, many, changes to placate the council but have managed to keep the main elements that improve the house’s performance: 200mm of external insulation Extensive solar PV … Continue reading →

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Event Report: “Fossil Free Europe” in Birmingham #climate @350

Posted on November 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly writer Claire Woolley reports on the “Fossil Fre”e European Tour event at the University of Birmingham 31st October 2013. This autumn, the Fossil Free campaign travelled to Berlin, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Birmingham and London to inform and inspire anyone concerned … Continue reading →

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Fracking Camp at Barton Moss. #Manchester #Eccles. Public meeting. Thurs 21st Nov

Posted on November 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This just landed in our email box. “The fight against fracking in Greater Manchester is an important battle in the war against CO2 emitting fossil fuels and it is hotting up. A camp has been established near the site where … Continue reading →

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Press Release about #Manchester Stevenson Square makeover #northernquarter

Posted on October 30, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Certain publications, whose names we couldn’t possibly MENtion, often top-and-tail press releases and pass them off as journalism.  Here at MCFly Towers we try (and fail) to be proper (or improper) journalists, and so don’t do that terribly often (BCAG … Continue reading →

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