Manchester Climate Chaos Newswire Archive

23rd November issue of Manchester Climate Fortnightly out

McFly, 23-11-2008 21:29

Manchester Climate Fortnightly is a newsletter published by a small collective in Manchester, covering all subjects related to climate change in the Northwest of England (and a few places beyond...)
Below are some samples articles from the November 23rd issue. The rest of the newsletter, and previous editions, are available for download via the following link-
www.manchesterclimatefortnightly.info. You can also subscribe by emailing info [at] manchesterclimatefortnightly.info with "subscribe" in the header

We lead with the story that although Manchester City Council has stated it aims for Manchester to be Britain's greenest by 2010, it has actually slipped further down in the annual rankings of Forum for the Future (these rankings are under review, but a great leap forwards for our sunny city
would be a surprise...)

Our second story is on the “Climate Change Foundation”, a proposal that has so far received scant coverage in the mainstream press.

All the usual features are here too-
a Calendar bursting with events, including Sat 29th's Chomsky at 80, www.chomskyat80.org.uk
a Digest of local, national and global news (with more on the website)
Campaign updates “Read All About it” and other goodies. Read more >>

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Chomsky@80 tickets now available

Sarah, 04-11-2008 09:19

Tickets now available for Chomsky@80 day of workshops in Manchester on Saturday 29th November Read more >>

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Students question RBS at Manchester Uni recruitment drive

Manchester People and Planet, 02-11-2008 17:23

The Royal Bank of Scotland were forced to change the schedule of their recruitment evening at the University of Manchester due to the presence of some polite but well informed environmental activists. Read more >>

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Manchester students flashmob the RBS and E-On Recruitment Stalls

Manchester People and Planet, 24-10-2008 20:08

Manchester students and residents dumped coal on the Royal Bank of Scotland and E-On recruitment stalls last Thursday 23rd October to protest against their ongoing finance and expansion of the fossil fuel economy. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Flash mob against RBS and E.ON at Manchester careers fair

flash gordon, 24-10-2008 16:28

A busy careers fair at Manchester's GMex was intererrupted yesterday by several long whistle blasts. 30 or so protestors suddenly revealed their yellow 'Leave it in the Ground' t-shirts and surrounded the Royal Bank of Scotland stall, holding banners and chanting 'leave it in the ground!'. Read more >>

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First Sumac Debate now Online- Listen Now!

Riseup! Radio, 01-10-2008 14:26

A series of three open discussions was organised in Autumn 2008 by the Riseup! Radio project in Nottingham. These were hosted by the Sumac Centre. They were recorded to enable a wider audience to engage with political discussion and reflection on grassroots approaches to the problem of climate change in the UK.

Read more | 3 comments >>

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I Bike MCR Mini Festival.

I Bike MCR, 26-09-2008 12:03

I Bike MCR presents a week long series of cycling events and activities to celebrate the bicycle from 6th-12th October 2008 Read more >>

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Critical Mass September

I Bike MCR, 26-09-2008 11:58

TONIGHT 6PM CENTRAL LIBRARY...ACE!

Every last Friday of the month we meet at 6pm Central Library to ride
together to celebrate the bicycle over car culture and to meet other
cyclists and enjoy riding our bicycles.
Read more | 4 comments >>

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Climate Camp 2008: film and discussion night

mark, 22-09-2008 16:16

‘Transition South Liverpool’ Presents an evening of film and discussion relating to the Climate Camp event held this year.During the evening certain issues will be explored, such as:
Can a non political movement, effectively tackle the issue of climate chaos?
Can direct action be more effective than community initiatives, when trying to tackle climate change?
Read more >>

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Climate change book launch, Manchester, 17th September

sarah, 12-09-2008 12:09

17th September - Book launch of Only Planet Manchester at the Sand Bar on Grosvenor St, 8pm Read more | 1 comment >>

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No New Coal! Invitation to national networking meeting

Leave it in the ground, 05-09-2008 12:25

Leave it in the ground
National Meeting of groups planning to take action against new UK coal developments
Yard Theatre, 41 Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester M15 5RF
11th / 12th October Read more | 9 comments >>

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Manchester Climate Action Get-together, Thurs 18th Sept, 7.30pm

katie, 04-09-2008 18:31

Yard Theatre, Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RF

map:  http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=M15+5RF&ie=UTF8&z=16

Read more >>

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Thanks a million?

editor, 03-09-2008 22:42

Issue 6 of Manchester Climate Fortnightly out now.
Lead stories: Manchester City Council soon to announce what they will do with the million pounds they promised to cut carbon with..
Plus an insight into a community hydro-electric plant launching this September.
Read more >>

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Wanted (times four)

editor, 19-08-2008 21:21

The latest of the Manchester-based fortnightly digest of local, national and global climate news and campaign group activity.
Read more >>

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Happy - and determined - Campers

editor, 14-08-2008 17:43

Issue 4 of Manchester Climate Fortnightly newsletter out now, with stories on Climate Camp, Congestion Charge and the usual features. Read more >>

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Leave it in the ground banner dropped above roadway

reposter, 04-08-2008 22:33

Campaigners battling plans for an open cast mine on the edge of Telford today unfurled banners across one of Shropshire’s busiest roads. Members of Wrekin Stop War and Wrekin Anarchist Group are bidding to catch the attention of motorists travelling on the M54 past Telford and are calling for them to join their protests. Read more | 1 addition >>

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ClimateCycle - Woodhead High Peak - Saturday 2nd August

Save the Woodhead Tunnel, 28-07-2008 17:17

This year we have a unique opportunity to re-open the Woodhead rail line between Manchester and Sheffield.
Midday, Saturday 2nd August 2008

Join the Save the Woodhead Tunnel Campaign in demanding the Government hold to their promises on sustainable transport and climate change and re-open this historic and important line.

We are holding a demonstration at The Woodhead Tunnel, near Glossop in the High Peak.

Read more >>

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Where's the Strategy?

editorial collective, 21-07-2008 00:14

The latest issue of Manchester Climate Fortnightly is out now. Read more >>

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Climate Camp demo - Save the Woodhead Tunnel

Save the Woodhead Tunnel, 19-07-2008 10:19

This year we have a unique opportunity to re-open the Woodhead rail line.

Join the Save the Woodhead Tunnel Campaign in demanding the Government hold to their promises on sustainable transport and climate change and re-open this historic and important line.

 http://savethewoodheadtunnel.blogspot.com/
 http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&time=&date=&ttype=&ie=UTF8&cd=2&geocode=0,53.495117,-1.830297&om=1&msa=0&msid=100950118038398329239.000441a586b51a597a528&ll=53.478239,-1.897888&spn=0.122593,0.274658&z=11&source=embed
www.climatecamp.org.uk

Cycle from Hadfield, meet train station, midday Read more >>

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Stern words will be spoken- and soon

The team, 10-07-2008 21:43

Latest issue of Manchester Climate Fortnightly newsletter, sample article below. The newsletter features cartoons and local to global round up on climate change news. Read more >>

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