Category Archives: press release journalism

#Manchester knitters join forces for peace – 7 mile long pink anti-nuke scarf to be made in… Chorlton

Posted on June 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Spending billions of tax-payers quids on Nuclear Weapons (see here) is clearly a MUCH more sensible idea than, say, public health, or climate adaptation. Oh yes… Manchester’s knitters join forces for peace! Knitters from across Greater Manchester will be gathering … Continue reading →

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Greater #Manchester cycling website to be launched in June

Posted on May 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

I got sent an email by the chap, Alex Bailey. Website on cycling for transport to be launched during Bike Week This summer will see the official publication of a consumer guide to utility cycling. Cycling For Transport will be … Continue reading →

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New garden tool libraries launching in South #Manchester to mark National Gardening Week, 14–20 April

Posted on April 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Below is a press release from the folks at Eat Green (UK) Range of gardening tools will be available for free hire in Burnage and Didsbury Eat Green (UK) is delighted to launch two new garden tool libraries in South … Continue reading →

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#Salford Cabinet refuses to discuss #fracking despite 3,000-strong petition

Posted on April 8, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Local residents opposed to drilling on Barton Moss gathered at Swinton Civic Centre as Salford Council cabinet members were presented with a 3000+ strong petition against the controversial practice of fracking. Ali Abbas, the originator of the petition presented a … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution in Urmston and Davyhulme over safety limit, says #Trafford Breathe Clean Air Group #Manchester

Posted on March 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From a press release- Air pollution on the streets alongside the M60 motorway in Urmston and Davyhulme is over the safety limit, according to Trafford’s Breathe Clean Air Group. The group has been monitoring nitrogen dioxide levels for the last … Continue reading →

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Linking storms to #climate change a ‘distraction’, say #Manchester experts

Posted on March 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From this press release… Connecting extreme weather to climate change distracts from the need to protect society from high-impact weather events which will continue to happen irrespective of human-induced climate change, say experts. Writing in the journal Weather, Climate and … Continue reading →

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Local democracy Pickled – Incinerator in #Trafford gets go-ahead #Manchester #pollution #debacle

Posted on February 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

from a press release..   TRAFFORD LOSE HIGH COURT BATTLE: INCINERATOR TO PROCEED   Today in the High Court, Manchester, a Judge agreed with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who granted planning permission for the Barton … 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 – 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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