Category Archives: Manchester City Council

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Shanghai yes, Nantes, no; Richard Leese will NOT go to major #Climate Conference for Mayors

Posted on August 21, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What a difference four years makes.  In 2009 Manchester City Council actually got off its backside and briefly grasped the nettle that is climate change.  After wasting two years of flubbing and flapping they worked with a wide-range of stakeholders … Continue reading →

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Town Hall “transformation” – #Manchester #climate #toptrumps

Posted on August 20, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council’s buildings emissions went up last year. They don’t seem particularly bothered by this, of course. Number 7 of the so-called “actions” in the so-called carbon reduction plan, and we’re already into things that any reasonable human being … Continue reading →

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Action for Sustainable Living? Maybe. Action for Sustainable Change? Not so much… #Manchester #climate

Posted on August 19, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Action for Sustainable Living, the “award-winning” charity, has refused to answer basic questions about how it will take action for sustainable… democracy. In July this year it took over the “secretariat” function for the “Steering Group,” the largely invisible and … Continue reading →

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Annual Plan Thursday: “Market… failure?” – #Manchester #climate #climatetrumps

Posted on August 15, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In 2012 Manchester City Council aimed for a 10% reduction in its own emissions. In July 2013 it claimed a 7% reduction. It was able to do this because responsibility for traffic lights moved from its books. Looking at everything … Continue reading →

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Annual Plan Tuesday: “At your leisure” – #Manchester #climate #toptrumps

Posted on August 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In 2012 Manchester City Council aimed for a 10% reduction in its own emissions. In July 2013 it claimed a 7% reduction. It was able to do this because responsibility for traffic lights moved from its books. Looking at everything … Continue reading →

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Annual Plan Thursday: “Energy Audit” – #Manchester #climate #climatetrumps

Posted on August 8, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In 2012 Manchester City Council aimed for a 10% reduction in its own emissions. In July 2013 it claimed a 7% reduction. It was able to do this because responsibility for traffic lights moved from its books. Looking at everything … Continue reading →

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Annual Plan Tuesday: “Asset Management” – #Manchester #climate #climatetrumps

Posted on August 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In 2012 Manchester City Council aimed for a 10% reduction in its own emissions. In July 2013 it claimed a 7% reduction. It was able to do this because responsibility for traffic lights moved from its books. Looking at everything … Continue reading →

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Annual Plan Thursday: “Voltage Optimisation” – #Manchester #climate #toptrumps

Posted on August 1, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In 2012 Manchester City Council aimed for a 10% reduction in its own emissions. In July 2013 it claimed a 7% reduction. It was able to do this because responsibility for traffic lights moved from its books. Looking at everything … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: #Manchester Council Environmental Sustainability subgroup meets Weds 7th August

Posted on July 31, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The “Environmental Sustainability Subgroup” of Manchester City Council will meet for the first time at 11.30am on Wednesday 7th August. The meeting, which is open to the public [no need to book], will take place at Manchester Town Hall, and … Continue reading →

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Annual Plan Tuesday: “Asset Rationalisation” – #Manchester #climate #toptrumps

Posted on July 30, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In 2012 Manchester City Council aimed for a 10% reduction in its own emissions. In July 2013 it claimed a 7% reduction. It was able to do this because responsibility for traffic lights moved from its books. Looking at everything … Continue reading →

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