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#Manchester​: A ‘Less’ Certain Future – Stakeholde​r Steering Group reflections #climate

Posted on April 3, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A month ago the latest “stakeholder” conference on climate change took place in Manchester. Despite promises that a) elections would be held (see “Steering Group elections: Statement versus official minutes“)and b) information would be forthcoming about what happened at the … Continue reading →

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Right-wing pulled off MCFly; Marc Hudson sacked following plans to become councillor

Posted on April 1, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly co-editor Marc Hudson removed from post; announces becoming city councillor Arwa Aburawa, founding editor of Manchester Climate Monthly, has today announced that Marc Hudson, her former co-editor, will play no further part in the online publication. This shock move … Continue reading →

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Stop Kidding – Adopt (A Council Scrutiny Committee)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Malnourished and neglected, at risk of a complete loss of their status and usefulness. This poor beast gets minimal sunlight from the MEN and others. YOU can help. With just one hour per month, you can help put this lumbering … Continue reading →

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Businessman abt the “Stakeholder” “Conference” – “Help me tell industry this is not a giant waste of public money” #Manchester #climate

Posted on March 11, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We just got this amazing comment from a local businessman, who has been involved in the “Manchester A Certain Future” process since last year. We at Manchester Climate Monthly have been asking questions about democracy and “process.” He is asking … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Didsbury Dinners founder wins #Manchester “Woman and the environment” award at International Women’s Day awards

Posted on March 9, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Amanda Woodvine, the founder of Didsbury Dinners, last night won the “Woman and the Environment” award at Manchester’s International Women’s Day celebration. Speaking to MCFly at the awards ceremony, which was held in the Great Hall at Manchester Town Hall, … Continue reading →

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It’s what they DON’T say that matters #94. Missing #Manchester #climate goal on #MCC website.

Posted on March 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Manchester Climate Change Action Plan (also known as “A Cre.. Certain Future”) has two headline goals.  The first is to reduce carbon emissions by 41% by 2020.  This was what the science was saying we needed to do back … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – a third account #Manchester #climate #macf2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Roger Griffiths, a long-time MCFly reader and contributor, attended the recent “Stakeholder” “Conference.” In the third – and probably final – attendee account to be published on MCFly, he makes some very astute points.  Read on! Dear Marc, Sorry to … Continue reading →

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PMT # 10: Please publicise new #Manchester #climate Monthly, and critique it

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The new MCFly came out on Monday. https://manchesterclimatemonthly.net/2013/03/04/manchester-climate-monthly-15-march-2013-out-now-mcc/ Paper copies will be available from this afternoon at Lush on Market St, and by asking the editors when you see ’em. 1) Please facebook/tweet/add to your group’s next email bulletin etc. … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – another attendee’s report #Manchester #climate #acertainfuture

Posted on March 6, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly reporter Laurence Menhinick attended the recent “conference”, and has this to say. See here for the first account we published) Here is a quick roundup using the new five themes from the NESS1 themes: Some changes: First, it was … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – first report #manchester #climate #acertainfuture #acretinfuture

Posted on March 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There was a casual air about the event. Steve Connor said we were looking at ‘How to deliver the Plan’, but no one did, really. It was more a question – yes, you’ve guessed – of rallying speeches and over-burdened … Continue reading →

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