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Our "leaders" are going to keep making empty promises. It makes them feel good. It gets the activists to act like zombie kittens. If you want to have some self-respect and perhaps make a difference (actual facts may vary), then find a functioning group that cares about your skills and knowledge - what you have, what you want. One useful group might be www.climateemergencymanchester.net - you can email them on contact@climateemergencymanchester.net-
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Category Archives: Energy
Community Energy Project dosh. Deadline 31 May
See here for more info. The M&S Energy Community Energy Fund is back for 2016! We’re pleased to announce that the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund is open for applications with £350,000 to distribute to community groups across the UK … Continue reading
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Comically inept #Manchester Steering Group has no energy chair #climate #farce
Over five working days ago, the Steering Group promised imminent answers to questions that it had “not” ignored. Of course, those answers have not arrived. It’s like Waiting for Godot, with all of Beckett’s bleakness, but none of his intelligence. … Continue reading
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Another petition about northern renewables, ahead of March Budget.
If you’re of an organsiation that might sign a letter to George Osborne about renewables funding, then read on. If you’re not, move along, nothing to see here… Dear fellow Northern colleagues Green Alliance is convening a declaration from … Continue reading
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Funded place on “Zero Carbon Britain” course up for grabs
From Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) email. We’re again offering a funded place for grass roots campaigners to join us on our next Zero Carbon Britain (ZCB) course. Do you know anyone who might love a free place to attend … Continue reading
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“Community Energy GM” – #Manchester #solar
From press release: Something amazing is happening right on our doorstep…and it’s called Community Energy GM (CEGM) 18 of our local community organisations in Greater Manchester – youth clubs, community gardens, disability charities and furniture recycling centres to name a … Continue reading
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PRESS RELEASE: Anti-fracking activists stop work at Carrington gas power station
Press Release ANTI-FRACKING ACTIVISTS STOP WORK AT CARRINGTON GAS POWER STATION For immediate release: Saturday, 16 January, 2016 Media Contact: press@nodashforgas.org.uk / 07778169190 / @nodashforgas **Photos and interviews with protesters on site on social media and hi-def here** Early this morning, … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Carbon Co-op social 11th Dec #Manchester
Carbon Co-op Social – Friday 11th December 2015 Meet other members, socialise, discuss FREE, 6.30-9pm, Friday 11th December 2015 Back room, The Britons Protection, 50 Great Bridgewater Street Manchester M1 5LE BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-co-op-social-tickets-19511162412 This December’s social will be in … Continue reading
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Upcoming: Oct 27th, “Where should our energy come from?” in #Manchester
As part of Manchester Science Festival Where should our energy come from? Let’s talk about energy. How can it be secure, affordable and sustainable? What’s the long-term outlook and how will it progress? Join the debate surrounding the technologies, strategies … Continue reading
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Firewood sale in #Manchester (Tree Station)
Firewood sale – 10% off all firewood! Buy a cubic metre of partially seasoned local hardwood firewood now and it will be ready to burn by the time the cold weather returns. At the sale price a cubic metre (approximately … Continue reading
Upcoming Event: Carbon Coop AGM Thurs 21st May #Manchester #climate
Event Details We’d like to invite you to the Carbon Co-op AGM on Thursday 21st May 2015. A chance to find out more about what we’ve achieved, have your say on the activities of your society and elect (or stand … Continue reading
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