Category Archives: Climate Change Action Plan

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We think *everyone* is a #Manchester #climate stakeholder. We’re funny that way…

Posted on August 24, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

so, even though this below doesn’t appear on the official “mancheterclimate.com” website, we’re posting it anyhows. It’s kinda unlikely that we editors of MCFly would be there, but if you, gentle reader, go, let us know how you get on… … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Annual Carbon Budget to be released in September

Posted on July 30, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council will publish its second Annual Carbon Budget in late August. The budget will then be scrutinised by a committee of 18 15 councillors, before being signed off by the Council’s 9-member Executive on Wednesday 12th September. The … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s what #Manchester leaders DON’T say that matters: Silence and #climate change

Posted on July 15, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Council Leader Richard Leese has probably never been accused of not saying enough. He’s articulate, confident and ferociously well-briefed.  He has a regularly-updated blog too, on which I lurk.  And I seem to be stalking him in real-life; I keep … Continue reading →

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Exec Member for Environment Nigel Murphy interviewed*

Posted on July 6, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

* Actual facts may vary. Always read the label. MCFly staff reporter Scott Templeton has finally nailed an interview with the elusive Executive Member for the Environment, Nigel Murphy. Councillor Murphy has been declining interview requests from Manchester Climate Monthly … Continue reading →

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“Refreshing Change” or more of the same? 5 simple questions for #Manchester #climate bosses

Posted on July 3, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We’re a quarter of the way to the 2020 time limit for the Manchester Climate Change Action Plan. The plan, which is for all of Manchester, not just the City Council, was endorsed in November 2009 and speaks of 2020 … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Shape “the future” of Manchester A Certain Future

Posted on July 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It would be churlish to say that this below is surely what the “annual” stakeholder conferences was were supposed to be about, wouldn’t it? And it would be churlish to say that leading by example is something the Steering Group … Continue reading →

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Grassroots steps to a greener, fairer and steady-state #Manchester

Posted on June 21, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We (Manchester Climate Monthly editors and allies) are inviting individuals, community groups, campaigning groups and, well, everyone who believes that economic growth can’t go on to join us in creating a plan for a greener, fairer, climate-safe Manchester, within a … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Council report on Steady State economics published, to be discussed June 20th 9.15am onwards

Posted on June 13, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

BREAKING NEWS: Manchester City Council last night pubished a seven page report on steady state economics. This report will be discussed at a meeting that is open to all members of the public on Wednesday June 20th from 9.15am, at … Continue reading →

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Event Report: Manchester Day Parade, or “The Sky Has Limits” #mcrday

Posted on June 10, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly co-editor Marc Hudson searches the Manchester Day Parade for mention of climate change, vainly. And tacks a little gratuitious pop anthropology on the end. Why? For the lulz. Who today speaks of climate change? Nobody, it seems. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH: Council to release report on Steady-State Economics

Posted on May 21, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

First the good news; Manchester City Council has committed itself to producing a report on Steady State Economics.  This follows an open letter to its Economy Scrutiny committee [see membership here]. last November. That letter was signed by co-ordinators of … Continue reading →

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