Category Archives: School Strikes

Open letter by Emma Greenwood to #Manchester politicians – “support the #YouthStrike4Climate”

Posted on May 7, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Emma Greenwood is a 15 year-old student from Bury. Because the “adults” have so fundamentally failed on climate change, she – and people like her – are having to step up and take action on climate change.  She has written … Continue reading →

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Of #Manchester, #climate and solidarity. Interview with Prof Julia Steinberger

Posted on April 8, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Last week Professor Julia Steinberger (@JKSteinberger) released a video in support of the students going on strike about climate inaction. She kindly answered the following questions from Manchester Climate Monthly.   1.  According to your video, Nicola Sturgeon said she … Continue reading →

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Next YouthStrike4Climate – Friday 12th April #Manchester

Posted on April 8, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, it’s that time again – the next strike is Friday 12th April, convening in St Peter’s Square at 12noon. If you’re on Twitter, follow @Youthstrikemcr And there’s this cartoon from the wonderful Marc Roberts. The cartoon appears in the … Continue reading →

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Speech by George Hassall at #Manchester #SchoolsStrike4climate

Posted on February 16, 2019 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This below is the text of the speech given by George Hassall  in St Peter’s Square, Manchester, on Friday 15 February, reprinted with kind permission. Hi I’m George and like the rest of us here today I’m representing the voice of … Continue reading →

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