Tag Archives: Breathe Clean Air Group

Campaigners seeking clean air commitment from Greater #Manchester Mayoral candidates

Posted on March 29, 2017 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Breathe Clean Air Group has asked candidates in the forthcoming election for Mayor of Greater Manchester to pledge themselves to do what they can to achieve clean air in the region. The pledge, in the form of a Manifesto … Continue reading →

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#Trafford Breathe Clean Air Group on the Barton Renewable Plant go-ahead #pressrelease

Posted on May 18, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

FRIGHTENING PROSPECT OF HARMFUL AIR POLLUTION Today’s announcement, that the Barton Renewable Energy Plant is to go ahead, is a devastating blow to the people of Trafford, Salford and Manchester. The historic and unprecedented level of local opposition, including from … Continue reading →

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#Trafford Breathe Clean Air Group says “Supreme Court Ruling Could Stop Incinerator”

Posted on May 2, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, here’s another press release from the busy and determined folks at the “Breathe Clean Air Group”.  (See MCFly stories here and here, among others.) On 1st May, the UK Supreme Court declared that the Government is failing in its … Continue reading →

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#Trafford campaigners challenge Environment Agency – Environment Agency responds.

Posted on March 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We got this press release below from BCAG.  We asked the Environment Agency for a comment and they got back to us very swiftly indeed.  That response is below the BCAG one. BCAG Press release Trafford-based Breathe Clean Air Group … Continue reading →

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Press Release: “BREATHE CLEAN AIR GROUP STILL FIGHTING” in #Manchester and #Trafford

Posted on January 11, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here at MCFly we aren’t big fans of press-release journalism. There’s already quite enough of it from the Manchester Evening News. Still, needs must, because we don’t have enough reporters. If you’d like to get involved, get in touch – … Continue reading →

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#Trafford energy plant – Public Inquiry over – outcome in new year…

Posted on November 28, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Below is the text of a press release circulated by the “Breathe Clean Air Group.” We at Manchester Climate Monthly would really have liked to have gone along to the Public Inquiry into the proposed incinerator. The clash between the … Continue reading →

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Press release: US expert slams proposed #Davyhulme incinerator, #Trafford

Posted on November 9, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Breathe Clean Air Group have sent us the following press release. (We interviewed Mason Corbishley of the group back in July.) US EXPERT SLAMS INCINERATOR. Leading biomass expert, Dr Mary Booth, a specialist in ecology and biochemistry from Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Environment Agency issues permit for controversial #Trafford incinerator

Posted on October 17, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Environment Agency has given the all-clear to a controversial energy-plant in Trafford. The incinerator, which would be built in Davyhulme, is opposed by the local council, and will be the subject of a public enquiry starting in November. (See … Continue reading →

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Campaign Update: Trafford’s “Breathe Clean Air Group”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

In July we ran an article entitled “Up in Smoke? Democracy, Trafford, and an incinerator…” It concerned residents’ campaign to stop the “Barton Renewable Energy Plant” from being built. Below is a press release from the Breathe Clean Air Group). … Continue reading →

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