Category Archives: Event reports

From the Warsaw #climate talks – a #Manchester student writes…

Posted on November 18, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

University of Manchester PhD student Robbie Watt is at the Warsaw climate talks (known as a ‘COP’).  We asked him some semi-awkward questions… UPDATE: See below the interview for another North-Westerner’s perspective… Thanks to Jenny Shepherd for pointing it out. … Continue reading →

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Event Report: “Fossil Free Europe” in Birmingham #climate @350

Posted on November 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly writer Claire Woolley reports on the “Fossil Fre”e European Tour event at the University of Birmingham 31st October 2013. This autumn, the Fossil Free campaign travelled to Berlin, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Birmingham and London to inform and inspire anyone concerned … Continue reading →

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Video about “Fossil Free” divestment event in Birmingham

Posted on November 11, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly volunteer Claire Woolley has made her first video! She attended the Birmingham event in the “Fossil Free” tour put on by campaigning groups People and Planet, 350.org and Operation Noah. “Drawing inspiration from the anti-apartheid campaigns of the 1980s … Continue reading →

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#Manchester, Climate Change and “Culture”? Shove it up your arts.

Posted on October 30, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Marc Hudson goes to (some of) an event about Climate Change and Art at the Manchester Museum and comes away ever-so-slightly underwhelmed. First the good thing. At least Manchester Science Festival is trying to think outside the wooden box that … Continue reading →

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What’s a 2050 future look like? You do the maths! #DECC

Posted on September 11, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A new 2050 Carbon Calculator from DECC is a promising tool but it hides weak ambition and side steps important political choices. Jonathan Atkinson reports from the British Energy Challenge roadshow that was held last Friday in Manchester Town Hall. … Continue reading →

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Is a lower energy #climate event possible? Probably not. #MACF #Manchester

Posted on September 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A low carbon future is going to be about a) doing things very differently. It’s going to be about b) keeping our commitments and about c) making sure that scarce resources are allocated according to plan. On tonight’s example, we’re … Continue reading →

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Vandana Shiva and the future of #food (and all of us!) #Manchester #climate

Posted on September 4, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester-based chef Jules Bagnoli reports on a presentation by Indian activist Vandana Shiva. Unlike ten year old Martha Payne burying her head into Dad’s checked shirt, Vandana Shiva was unfazed by her seat-standing welcome ovation at the red circus tent … Continue reading →

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Video: Dave Bishop launches his #biodiversity report!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a WonkyCam video, complete with poor sound quality, of Dave Bishop launching his wonderful Biodiversity Report[see here for link]. And he has kindly shared with us the text of what he said! I’d just like to draw your attention … Continue reading →

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Solutions to climate movement paralysis? It’s no Secrett

Posted on July 26, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

It wasn’t the apologia for Shell. It wasn’t even the bland “we need economic growth.” (Though I can see why so many friends and acquaintances were disheartened by these aspects of Charles Secrett’s little opener at the “Economy for the … Continue reading →

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Event Report: North West Sustainable Business Quarterly, June 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Why mess with success? (1) The North West Sustainable Business Quarterly events have settled into a very slick groove.(2) Last Thursday its biggest ever group of attendees (mostly suits, with only one long-haired guy in a t-shirt) met high above … Continue reading →

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