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Repost: A tale of two cities- Alexandra Park, biophilia and #Manchester City Council

Posted on January 27, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Two must-read articles about Alexandra Park, where the chainsaws are moving in… (See our previous editorial on the subject here). From the Hulme Green Party, “Alex Park protesters take to trees to stop “Felling Vandalism” Manchester Green Party Chair Deyika … Continue reading →

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“Lobbying #Manchester council about #climate. MCFly reader shows the way.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by arwafreelance

We are rather impressed with the email (see below) a MCFly reader sent to his councillors asking them to attend a council meeting to hear climate scientist Kevin Anderson speak. Why not send your councillor the same and ask them … Continue reading →

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URGENT REQUEST: MCFly readers to publicise/attend #climate meeting on Weds Jan 30, and lobby #Manchester councillors before and after

Posted on January 25, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You can help create change in Manchester.  Next Wednesday, Professor Kevin Anderson will be speaking to the full Council Meeting  of Manchester City Council (10am, Great Hall, Manchester Town Hall).  This hasn’t happened before, and may not happen again.  Councillors … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Professor Kevin Anderson scheduled to address #Manchester City Council on #climate change, Weds 30th Jan

Posted on January 24, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Climate expert Professor Kevin Anderson (1) will address the elected members of Manchester City Council at a meeting next Wednesday, 30th of January. According to the agenda (see below), Professor Anderson will be speaking in the Great Hall of Manchester … Continue reading →

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“If a tree falls in a park”; Alexandra Park, #Manchester City Council and changes – political, cultural & #climate

Posted on January 23, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Save Alexandra Park Trees group has sent out this press release: Residents of Whalley Range horrified as Manchester City Council arrive today with chainsaws to fell up to 400 trees as part of the Alexandra Park Development. Residents have … Continue reading →

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PMT #3: Ask @SirRichardLeese to answer straightforward questions about #climate #adaptation in #Manchester

Posted on January 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 21/1/2013 – Success! Sir Richard Leese has replied. You may think he is unduly optimistic, but he HAS answered the questions. You can read all about it here. Please write a polite email/tweet to the Leader of Manchester City … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council leader Richard Leese on #climate adaptation? Maybe…

Posted on January 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Richard Leese, the leader of Manchester City Council, has a blog. The latest post on it makes mention of adaptation to climate change. We’ve posted the following question. Let’s see what happens… Welcome back, at the end of the blog … Continue reading →

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Last chance to nominate someone for “Woman and the Environment” for #Manchester International Women’s Day awards

Posted on January 8, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Do you know women doing good work in Manchester (especially on environment, but there are a bunch of categories).  Well, you have until THIS FRIDAY, 11th January, to nominate them for an award.  See the email below, which we received … Continue reading →

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Letter on climate change the #Manchester Evening News didn’t publish

Posted on January 7, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a letter I sent in last Thursday about the Scrutiny Committee meeting on Tuesday 8th. Sadly it hasn’t made it in – but persistence is the name of the game when it comes to letters to the editor… It … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council in “useful IT networking/campaigning tool” shocker!!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester City Council has set up “Manchester Zoom.” It’s “like a noticeboard for the city. Local groups and activities are listed in an easy-to-search format, where you can connect with people who share your interests, find meetings and see what’s … Continue reading →

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