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Our "leaders" are going to keep making empty promises. It makes them feel good. It gets the activists to act like zombie kittens. If you want to have some self-respect and perhaps make a difference (actual facts may vary), then find a functioning group that cares about your skills and knowledge - what you have, what you want. One useful group might be www.climateemergencymanchester.net - you can email them on contact@climateemergencymanchester.net-
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Category Archives: Upcoming Events
Potentially interesting #Manchester #climate meeting next week – #fracking debate Weds 11th June
http://www.talkfracking.org Wednesday, June 11 Free Trade Hall Peter Street, Manchester, United Kingdom Find Tickets Tickets Available http://www.talkfracking.org This is a critical moment for Britain. The government’s plans to introduce fracking will change the UK forever. There are several issues surrounding … Continue reading
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Tree Station Open Days Sat 7th June + 12th July #Manchester
With this line-up- and this – New share offer now open We are excited to announce phase two of the development of the TreeStation. This will take us to a new level where we can greatly increase our offer of … Continue reading
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#Didsbury Greening and Growing Group event Sat 31st May #Manchester
Didsbury Greening and Growing Group has announced its first maintenance morning of the year at Fletcher Moss Community Orchard, Didsbury (pictured, during our Green Food Trail 2013). Tasks include cutting/mowing the grass and raking. 10.30am to 1pm Simply email jjzlr2@talk21.com … Continue reading
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#Manchester “Open Eco-homes” this weekend (24th/25th May)
Open Eco-homes – 24/25 May Thanks to everyone who contributed to last weekend’s eco-home event, this Saturday and Sunday sees another packed schedule of homes, visits, tours and another bus tour. Click here to see a full list of the … Continue reading
“Green Teach Meet” on Thurs 19th June – please let all eco-minded teachers in#Manchester know about it
Do you know a teacher who cares about the environment and helping their pupils understand what is happening, and what can be done? If so, please forward the details below to them! The Greater Manchester Growing Schools Hub in partnership … Continue reading
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Tyndall Conference in Liverpool on Shipping in Changing #climate (s). 18th and 19th June
Jokes about the ship hitting the fan aside, this will probably be interesting, frustrating, depressing and useful. Anyone who goes and does an event report for MCFly will get a big splodgy kiss… Please forward details (of the conference, not … Continue reading
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#Climate Change, the Media and the Public: Symposium in Liverpool, Fri 30th May
Symposium ‘Keeping the Flame Alive?: Climate Change, the Media and the Public’ ‘Living With Environmental Change’ (LWEC, Liverpool University) and ‘Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability’ network (CCES, MeCCSA) Friday 30th May: 10.30a.m.-5.30p.m. Venue: The Foresight Centre (‘Hope Lounge’), University of … Continue reading
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Upcoming event: “Buying with a conscience” Monday 19th May, University of #Manchester
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Frack Free Greater #Manchester all day event… Sat May 10th
Frack Free Greater Manchester all day event… Saturday, May 10th at Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess St, Manchester M1 6DD Fracking is becoming a major issue in British politics and Greater Manchester has been in the front line with the exploratory … Continue reading
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Upcoming event in#Manchester: “Ecohome” tours in May…
Ecohome events, tours and open houses – May 2014 Eco-home pioneers throwing open their doors to share tips saving on energy bills. Events, tours and open homes throughout Saturday 17th May, Sunday 18th May, Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May … Continue reading
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