Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: The Age of Austerity and what you can do #Manchester Sat 22nd March

Posted on March 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This Saturday in Manchester. Discussing What You Can Do As an Individual Ruth Stokes Journalist & Author ‘The Armchair Activist’s Handbook As a Neighbourhood Group Kath Godfrey Greenslate Community Farm As a Regional Organisation Philip Duval Chair – Equality NW. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Can #Manchester become a cycling city? Tues 8th April

Posted on March 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Can Manchester become a cycling city? cities@manchester Urban Forum Tuesday 8 April, 6-8pm, International Anthony Burgess Foundation 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY Cycling is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of transport in cities around the world. What is the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Seminar: #Manchester “Why US Local Govns take action on shale gas” Weds 19th

Posted on March 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester University’s Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy (CURE) in collaboration with Manchester Energy and Geography at SEED Seminar series would like to invite you to the plenary lecture ‘A Vote of ‘No Confidence’: Why US Local Governments Take Action … Continue reading →

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Upcoming seminar: “In Transit: From Meteorology to Atmospheric Science” Fri 21 March #Manchester

Posted on March 11, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

At 1pm on Friday 21 March, US academic Jim Fleming will deliver a public lecture entitled “In Transit: From Meteorology to Atmospheric Science”. This will take place in the Simon Building, Lecture Theatre D, University of Manchester, with an “extended … Continue reading →

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Research Training in #Manchester Sat 15th – a participant explains how research can help. Not just for #climate activists!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

There are still places left on the “Research Training for Activists” on Saturday 15th March. It’s FREE, and will help you gain a) useful skills in how to use Freedom of Information Act, Companies House, Office of National Statistics and … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Green Infrastructure Plan (progress report) to be scrutinised, Tues 4th March

Posted on March 3, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Tuesday 4th March Manchester City Council’s bureaucracy will do something that is both note-worthy and praise-worthy. It will … present a “work in progress” document for inspection by elected members of the Council. The Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy … Continue reading →

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Research Training for Activists, #Manchester Sat 15th March; Interview with Nick Hildyard

Posted on March 2, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s an interview with Nick Hildyard of the Cornerhouse, who will be part of the “Research Training for Activists” workshop on Sat 15th March. There are still some places left on that – see below the video for more information … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: #Bangladesh and #climate change – 10th March, #Manchester meeting

Posted on February 27, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester will host an important meeting on Monday 10th March on the subjects of climate change, food sovereignty and workers rights. A talk will be given by Badrul Alam, president of the Bangladesh Krishok Federation (the largest peasant federation in … Continue reading →

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Professor Corinne Le Quere on the responsibility of climate scientists, gender, denialists and Paris 2015…

Posted on February 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Corinne Le Quere, Director of Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, was recently the subject of a typically accurate and helpful article in the Daily Telegraph. Her reply was superb. It inspired MCFly to send off a request for … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: “Gig at the Rig” #BartonMoss #fracking Sun 23rd Feb at 1.30pm

Posted on February 19, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

via Facebook “Yes mate! We’re avin’ a party! A solidarity day with a difference. Join us at Barton Moss Community Protection Camp for a fun carnival of resistance. Fighting fracking Salford style. We’ll have Hacienda legend Dave Haslam on the … Continue reading →

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