Category Archives: education

Polar Bear Facepalm: Wyoming nixes climate education because “social implications” (and economic ones)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s the new climate adaptation strategy. Stick your fingers in your ears and shout “LA LA LA NOT LISTENING” as loud and long as you can.  Pass it on…   http://trib.com/news/local/education/wyoming-first-state-to-block-new-science-standards/article_5d0ec624-6b50-5354-b015-ca2f5f7d7efe.html

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#Climate denialism – what, how, why, who. Video by #Manchester bigmouth

Posted on March 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

After I published an interview with the excellent blogger over at “And Then There’s Physics” there were some brief and exceptionally useful exchanges with a few people (some more than others), on the D word…  I promised a video. Voila. … Continue reading →

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Free e-Course: Everything You Need to Know About Climate Change in a Nutshell

Posted on March 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This free self-paced e-learning course covers 6 modules including climate science, policy, adaptation, mitigation, finance and planning. It provides 10-12 hours of interactive learning and uses a mix of different approaches including visuals, explanatory text, videos, and quiz questions.  Learners … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: #Manchester Sustainable Schools Conference Thurs 27 Feb

Posted on January 28, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester’s Sustainable Schools Conference   Date: Thursday 27 February 2014  9.15am – 2.30pm.     Venue: Bridge 5 Mill, Beswick Street, Manchester, M4 7HR. This year the conference will be focusing on ‘Future Proofing’: exploring creative solutions to a changing … 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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Event Report: “The arduous transition to low-carbon energy” #Manchester #climate

Posted on November 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Frank Geels of the Sustainable Consumption Institute gave a seminar last week. Professor “of System Innovation and Sustainability,” he moved to Manchester last year and (to quote his biog), “is chairman of the international Sustainability Transitions Research Network (www.transitionsnetwork.org), … Continue reading →

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Help! What would you say to a 13 yr old who asked “Is it too late?” #manchester #climate

Posted on October 29, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A 13 yr old asked the key question, at the end of the “q and ” after a showing of the documentary film “Chasing Ice.” The question was – So practically, at this point all we can do is minimise … Continue reading →

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“Go for Green” board game developed in #Manchester

Posted on September 18, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester Climate Monthly readers – before learning about the “Go for Green” board game, please go read and I hope sign this petition (if you live, study or work in Manchester).  Tell all your family and friends and casual acquaintances. … Continue reading →

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Now THAT’S a local economy – Levy TimeBank #levenshulme #cooperation @LevyTimebank

Posted on July 24, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Andrew Dyson of Levenshulme “TimeBank” explains the whats whys and hows of an exciting social innovation.  Given what is coming our way thanks to the unmitigated disaster that is climate change, we will need these – and lots else – … Continue reading →

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School for Scandal: #Manchester school C02 emissions UP 17% in last year #climate #beyondthecarbonbudget

Posted on July 15, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tomorrow the Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee looks at the Annual Carbon “Reduction” Plan of Manchester City Council.  The headline claim is that a 7% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions was made the last year. Reading the fine print (always advisable) reveals … Continue reading →

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