Category Archives: Energy

Shale gas and #climate change – #Manchester scientist explains the facts of life

Posted on February 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In late January Dr John Broderick of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research gave a presentation about shale gas and its “low-carbon transition” credentials. Here MCFly reposts a report by Robbie Watt. Shale gas is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Re-post: “I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc” – #BartonMoss #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below, by Hazel Hedge, is a beautifully-written post, full of wisdom and useful information.  Hat-tip to Patrick. I’d rather be a hobbit than an orc Being at the Barton Moss Protection Camp is like being at sea. There are tides, … Continue reading →

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Power for power; democracy needed for clean community energy in #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A democratic approach to energy supply can deliver secure, clean energy and reduce our energy consumption. Vicki Ramsden writes… I was fortunate to be invited to a briefing session delivered by Friends of the Earth (FoE). Delegates from FoE have … Continue reading →

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Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss – repost from The Ecologist #fracking #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 10:50 on Sat 15th Feb. For every action there is an equal and disproportionate reaction… Police are helping the trucks get through… http://bambuser.com/v/4362020 re-posted from the Ecologist Protestors’ ‘Fracking victory’ at Barton Moss Oliver Tickell 14th February 2014 Protestors … Continue reading →

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Breathe Clean Air Group #Trafford at High Court in #Manchester. Hearing finishes Tues 11th

Posted on February 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

DAY ONE UPDATE • High Court Challenge Hearing into Davyhulme Incinerator About 20 members of the Breathe Clean Air Group and the local community turned up at Manchester Civil Courts of Justice on Day 1 of Trafford Council’s Appeal against … Continue reading →

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#BartonMoss #fracking protestors’ response to Greater #Manchester Police statement

Posted on February 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Frances Leader of “Balcombe and Beyond” anti-fracking group was asked respond to a press release made by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police and published in the Manchester Confidential on Friday. (http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/News/Chief-Constable-Expresses-Annoyance-At-Anti-Frackers) This was her submission made today 9th … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Council goes at #carbon literacy with all… lights… blazing. #epicfail

Posted on February 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. Well, what’s the worth of 500 employees being carbon literate if… Someone recently left a comment that I’ve cherished ever since, comparing me to Woodward and Bernstein. Well, here’s another fine investigation, … Continue reading →

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#BartonMoss #fracking – judicial review is being prepared… #Manchester #Salford

Posted on January 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From a Manchester Friends of the Earth press release – Fracking company IGas should be forced to stop drilling whilst they seek new environmental permits, say campaigners A Salford resident living close to Barton Moss – the centre of anti-fracking … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Connecting #fuelpoverty and well-being” #Manchester Tues 4 Feb #austerity

Posted on January 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Austerity, warmth and well-being: connecting fuel poverty and urban health Tuesday 4 February, 6-8pm, International Anthony Burgess Foundation (3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY) Fuel poverty discussions often focus on how low-income residents can pay their household energy bills in … Continue reading →

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Barton Renewable Energy Plant – High Court hearing in #Manchester, Feb 10th and 11th

Posted on January 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below is a press release from the Breathe Clean Air Group. Trafford Council’s challenge against the Barton Renewable Energy Plant, located in Davyhulme, Greater Manchester, is to take place in February. The High Court hearing will be open to … Continue reading →

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