Tag Archives: Richard Leese

Shock News: Richard Leese is… Carbon Literate

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

He launched it in 2012.  “Carbon Literacy” was going to be rolled out to everyone who lived worked or studied in Manchester (that’s a million people).  There would be an online component and face to face training.  And what example … Continue reading →

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Good News Saturday: Carbon Literacy for Social Landlords in #Manchester (crosspost)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

So, if you have some good news about what is happening in Manchester around climate/environment, send it in! This below is from the Carbon Literacy website… The CL Project mainly grows through its ability to work with networks and today … Continue reading →

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Video: @SirRichardLeese opens “Investing in #Nature” seminar in #Manchester

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Richard Leese giving the welcome address at the “Investing in Nature” seminar yesterday.  More on this perfect example of “ecological modernisation” soon… One point – at 8.21 he makes reference to a Green and Blue Infrastructure plan for Manchester. This … Continue reading →

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#Manchester City Council faces closure threat in cuts crisis

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

The top political distraction in Manchester could be shut down in a new cuts crisis. Manchester City Council may close under plans being considered by the National Coalition Government. The Albert Square archive , known for the extreme age of … Continue reading →

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That “Stakeholder” “Conference” – a third account #Manchester #climate #macf2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Roger Griffiths, a long-time MCFly reader and contributor, attended the recent “Stakeholder” “Conference.” In the third – and probably final – attendee account to be published on MCFly, he makes some very astute points.  Read on! Dear Marc, Sorry to … Continue reading →

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“Apocalypse Now” says @SirRichardLeese, about Kevin Anderson’s #climate talk to #Manchester City Council #acertainfuture

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

We don’t make a habit of being a mouthpiece for Labour councillors. Sometimes the blighters won’t even talk to us so we have to suggest a range of answers. However, on Wednesday 30th January Professor Kevin Anderson gave a presentation … Continue reading →

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Science speaks to democracy on #climate, or, “Manchester’s climate Wake Up Call” #manchester #mcc #acertainfuture

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Climate scientist Kevin Anderson talks to Manchester’s full council about turning climate rhetoric into reality, steady state and why it’s too late in the day to be pinning our hopes on technologies  Weds Jan 30: Kevin Anderson, professor of energy … Continue reading →

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