Tag Archives: Economy Scrutiny Committee

Video: Professor Kevin Anderson talks to #Manchester Economy Scrutiny Committee #climate #mcc

Posted on May 23, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council yesterday heard from Professor Kevin Anderson about climate change and its impacts. His presentation was followed by a vigorous question and answer session. The meeting, which was attended by over 20 members … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council to examine #climate and #steadystate economics Weds May 22nd #climatescrutiny

Posted on May 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Wednesday May 22nd, the Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council will hear from climate expert Professor Kevin Anderson of the Tyndall Centre, as well as from local campaigners advocating for a steady state economy. The meeting takes place … Continue reading →

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Kevin Anderson: “From Rhetoric to Reality” #Manchester #climate #adaptation

Posted on May 5, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

On Wednesday 22nd May, Professor Kevin Anderson will be addressing the Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council on the subject of steady state economics. The meeting is open to the public (no need to book!) and starts at 10am. … Continue reading →

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Professor Kevin Anderson joins 21st century! Website, twitter!! #manchester #climate @KevinClimate

Posted on March 11, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Kevin Anderson – who will be speaking to the Economy Scrutiny Committee of Manchester City Council on Weds May 22nd – has dragged himself kicking and screaming into the 21st century. This below just landed in the MCFly inbox, … Continue reading →

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Economy Scrutiny Committee: Green Skills and Jobs workshop #Manchester

Posted on June 22, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly writer Laurence Menhinick attended the Wednesday June 20th Economy Scrutiny Committee meeting [see brief report here. Full report now delayed to Saturday].  She participated in the workshop on “Green Skills and Jobs.” If  you were also in the workshop, … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: #Manchester Economy Scrutiny Committee in “best ever” shocker

Posted on June 20, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester’s future – and the world’s – was discussed by a packed room of councillors, officers and members of the public this morning at Manchester Town Hall.  The Economy Scrutiny Committee (see youtube here) was joined by upwards of 20 … Continue reading →

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Critique of #Manchester City Council’s Steady-State report

Posted on June 16, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Next Wednesday, June 20, councillors and citizens will discuss a report about Steady-State economics, at Mancheser City Council’s “Economy Scrutiny Committee.” (See below for details) This report was written solely by several council officers, despite a long-standing offer to work … Continue reading →

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