Manchester Climate Chaos Newswire Archive

River Barrages are an Expensive Burden on Nature and Communities

Riversider, 05-04-2007 21:29

An analysis of the potential economic and environmental costs of the Preston Vision Board's 'Riverworks' Barrage scheme, in the light of the experience of the people of Cardiff and the highly expensive Cardiff Bay Barrage.

Barrages are an expensive burden on nature and on communities, but make substantial profits for greedy developers. Read more >>

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Rivers Of Life - Dams Of Death

Riversider, 01-04-2007 23:13

All round the world, rivers are under threat from greedy developers, keen make money building dams and barrages - yet these dams and barrages have a terrible impact both on the environment and on the people who live nearby, and need vast amounts of money to keep them going. Read more >>

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Preston Vision Board - Private Developers Marketing Subsidised With Public Money

Riversider, 25-03-2007 16:52

Preston Vision Board want to build a barrage in the Ribble to create a Marina, and build 4000 houses in the greenfield land nearby. Now that we know WHO Preston Vision Board are, we learn that they include representatives of companies that make their money by building marinas and developing property - so why is this board being supported with public money and officer's time, by the very councils that they are trying to sell their expensive and environmentally disastrous ideas to? Read more | 1 comment >>

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I bike MCR bicycle festival and exhibition

i bike mcr, 23-03-2007 09:50

I bike MCR is an exhibition and festival to celebrate the bicycle, taking place from Friday 30th March to Friday 20th April. It is a grassroots festival that has been organised by cyclists for cyclists. This is the first one but we hope to make it an annual event. Read more >>

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National Grid feeling the pressure as time runs out on giant pipeline project

insert amusing pipe pun here, 22-03-2007 13:31

National Grid's pet pipeline is way behind schedule. They are in a panicked rush to get it built and avoid hefty fines, but a determined protest campaign and the rugged welsh landscape are ganging up on the ill-fated pipe. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Grrrl bicycle ride

grrrl, 16-03-2007 20:20

Wednesday 11th April
Women's/ Girl's Only Ride meet 7pm at The Basement for a nice social ride on mostly off road routes ending with a beer in a pub! Read more >>

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Swindled by channel 4: spurious science for the climate of confusion.

bobo, 11-03-2007 16:18

Global warming caused by human activity is a giant hoax! Bush and the oil companies were right all along, I knew I should have had more faith! So says a channel 4 documentary broadcast last Thursday, ‘The Great Global Warming Swindle’, produced by Martin Durkin. It effectively attributes the green movement to a neo-imperialist agenda to prevent the world’s poorest regions from developing. Read more | 2 comments >>

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30 shut down Manchester petrol station

cc, 10-02-2007 12:18

Yesterday, 30 climate activists shut down an ESSO petrol station on Upper Brook Street in Manchester for 2 hours. The action aimed to highlight the link between the oil industry and global warming. Read more | 2 additions >>

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photos of Manchester carbon footprint stencils

decorator, 07-02-2007 22:48

Last Thursday, to coincide with the IPCC report, a group of Manchester climate activists decorated the pavements outside flight centres, petrol stations, supermarkets and a humvee garage with carbon footprints. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Protest against ESSO this Friday, 9th Feb

Campaigns collective, 06-02-2007 13:04

A protest against ESSO and its role in the environmental crisis will take place this friday (9th feb), meeting outside Manchester University Students Union at 5pm. All welcome, lets increase the noise on climate change around manchester! Read more >>

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Next national climate camp organsing gathering Feb 17/18 in Leeds

Climate camper, 06-02-2007 09:59

Climate Camp 2007 will take place fromAugust 14th to 21st. Planning is already well under way and we need everyone to get involved and make it happen.
The next national organsing gathering will be in Leeds on Sat and Sun Feb 17th/18th. It will be at The Common Place in Leeds city centre and vegan food, accommodationand creche will be provided (please contact us with accommodation, creche or any other needs though so we can plan ahead). Read more | 9 comments >>

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PIA Beagle Death Flights

NARN, 04-02-2007 21:40

Every week frightened animals are flown through Manchester International
Airport destined for a life of hell. Vivisection breeders and laboratories
alike ship animals in the cargoholds of aeroplanes amongst everyday items,
unbeknown to the passengers above.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Climate Change Awareness

elvis, 04-02-2007 16:17

On 3rd February 07 the Climate Change campaigners were joined by Rhythms of Resistance Manchester to raise awareness about global climate change issues. Read more >>

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Manchester I bike Mcr festival:

i bike mcr, 01-02-2007 21:05

From 30th March to 20th April the I Bike MCR festival takes place in
Manchester. It is a grassroots festival organised by cyclists for cyclists
with diverse events that will entice any cyclist. From Bicycle Polo
classes and matches to Alleycat racing to a Bicycle Art Exhibition,
there's something for everyone.

Those involved in organising the event are cyclists from different walks
of life including cycling instructors, daily commuters, bicycle
messengers, Critical Mass advocacy group members and bicycle mechanics. Read more >>

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welcome energy crisis

repsol mata, 01-02-2007 11:05

15 points to break with oil addiction Read more >>

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Camp for Climate Action 'next steps' gethering Jan 13th/14th, Leeds

climate camper, 09-01-2007 21:04

In August of this year hundreds gathered near Selby to confront the UK's biggest CO2 emitter: Drax Coal Power Station. The Camp for Climate Action was an inspiring 10 days of learning, sustainable living and direct action to challenge the causes of climate chaos. Read more >>

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Manchester Bicycle Exhibition

nes, 05-01-2007 18:12

Manchester Bicycle Exhibition will be taking place from Friday 30th March to Friday 20th April at The Basement, 24 Lever Street Manchester M1. Read more >>

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Invitation:building support for action against climate change

Climate activist, 06-12-2006 00:05

What can we do to support and encourage radical action against climate chaos?

One of the follow-up meetings after the climate camp focused on what we
can best do to support action taking place on climate change. There will be another in Manchester on Dec 14th. Read more | 1 addition | 2 comments >>

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Preston City Council - Give Us A Clear Answer on Barrage and Housing Ideas!

Riversider, 19-11-2006 20:15

Preston Council officials and Councillors are making placatory noises to local residents, after having stirred up a hornets nest of opposition with their ideas of putting a barrage across the River Ribble and over 4000 houses in its floodplain, contained as part of their 'Riverworks' proposals. But will they answer two simple questions? Read more >>

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Rossport Solidarity Picket, Salford Quays, with pics!

knightrose, 18-11-2006 17:39

Following the successful Rossport Solidarity meeting earlier this month, around 20 of us went to picket the Shell petrol station at Salford Quays. Among our number were the brilliant Rhythms of Resistance samba band who kept our spirits up on a cold winter's day. Read more | 9 comments >>

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