Category Archives: Energy

Upcoming event: “No more cold houses” #fuelpoverty #Manchester Thurs 10th April

Posted on March 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

No more cold homes We are facing an energy bill crisis, with millions of people struggling to heat their leaky homes. Cold homes are damaging the health of our most vulnerable citizens, including children and older people.  Last winter a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Seminar: #Manchester “Why US Local Govns take action on shale gas” Weds 19th

Posted on March 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester University’s Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy (CURE) in collaboration with Manchester Energy and Geography at SEED Seminar series would like to invite you to the plenary lecture ‘A Vote of ‘No Confidence’: Why US Local Governments Take Action … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Central Library lights on in middle of day. #Climate ? #Energy Bills??

Posted on March 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

I am writing to my councillors (you can find out who yours are here) and to Councillor Rosa Battle (Exec Member for Culture and Leisure – cllr.r.battle@manchester.gov.uk) and Councillor Kate Chappell (Exec member for Environment – cllr.k.chappell@manchester.gov.uk ). I hope … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Better Energy – better energy seems not to include greener energy… #climate #toast

Posted on March 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This “Dear Resident” email below comes to MCFly’s inbox, with the following comment; “so – cheaper energy a good thing of course, but no green energy option in all this?  A distinct lack of joined up thinking here – especially … Continue reading →

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All over #Manchester the lights are going out. Sort of.

Posted on March 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s the latest film. (There have been several others on this theme, and doubtless will be several more…)

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Polar Bear Facepalm: North Sea (Oil and Gas) Bubble. #climate #suicide #junkies #fix

Posted on February 26, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Thanks to everyone who came to the “Climate Action in Manchester – where next?” meeting last night. This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. More details to follow imminently. Meanwhile, the Polar Bear (who doesn’t have a name … Continue reading →

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Local democracy Pickled – Incinerator in #Trafford gets go-ahead #Manchester #pollution #debacle

Posted on February 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

from a press release..   TRAFFORD LOSE HIGH COURT BATTLE: INCINERATOR TO PROCEED   Today in the High Court, Manchester, a Judge agreed with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who granted planning permission for the Barton … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Facepalm on #shale and its “low-carbon” credentials…

Posted on February 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It is the US shale boom that is killing gas-fired power in Europe. As American generators switched to plentiful domestic shale gas, US coal went in search of a new market – and flooded into Europe. Suddenly it became far … Continue reading →

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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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Upcoming Event: Greater #Manchester Community Energy strategy-writing day Weds 26th March

Posted on February 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

via Carbon Coop Greater Manchester Community Energy strategy writing day Fuelling Manchester are inviting people and organisations to get involved in the creation of a Greater Manchester Community Energy Strategy. We’re inviting people to attend a strategy writing day: 12.30pm-5pm, … Continue reading →

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