Manchester Ecology Newswire Archive

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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LBIA & Vivisection Exports

Viv-Sucks, 01-01-2007 21:47

In 2007, we are focusing on the export network of B&K Universal in an aim to cut off
their foreign market. Clients abroad make up approximately 50% of the breeder's
custom and if they were unable to deal with them, B&K Universal would have to close
down. More info can be found at  http://www.narn-online.com/2007 Read more | 26 comments >>

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Critical mass this Friday 29th Dec

nes, 27-12-2006 16:29

The next critical mass bike ride in Manchester is Friday 29th December
We suspect lots of santa's will be on bicycles! Read more | 1 comment >>

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'Consultation' Preston City Council Style

Riversider, 18-12-2006 23:25

Councillors in Preston are consulting residents of one ward about the 'Riverworks' proposals - but are asking questions which ignore the key issues for local residents, and failing to give the information that people need to answer the questions they do ask. Read more >>

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Shell education in Barnsley

RORS, 16-12-2006 20:10

On Saturday 16th December potential customers at a Shell petrol station in Barnsley were given information about the activities of Shell in Mayo and encouraged to boycott the company. Read more | 2 additions | 5 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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buy nothing day bicycle ride

fixd, 17-11-2006 22:02

a bicycle ride to celebrate consuming less and cycling/having fun more! Read more | 8 comments >>

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next mcr critical mass is on friday 24th november

fixd, 15-11-2006 21:59

thats not this friday but the one after..
Read more >>

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Faslane365: Rhythms of Resistance

peace and love, 09-11-2006 15:48

Rhythms of Resistance Manchester joined Faslane365 on 6th-8th November 06, with 5 sambistas being arrested but released with no further court proceedings Read more | 2 comments >>

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northern eco-action gathering this weekend (updated info than post below)

gatherer, 07-11-2006 16:49

You are cordially invited to the NORTHERN ECO-ACTION GATHERING taking place on Saturday 11 November from 10.30-6pm in the BRADFORD RESOURCE CENTRE followed by food and socialising in the 1 in 12 social centre. For practical details see below and check our website  http://www.eco-action.org/northern/
Please pass this invite on! Read more >>

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Greater Manchester Plane Stupid Day of Action

Plane Stupid, 07-11-2006 08:56

Another action took place in Greater Manchester today, in the busy high street of the well off area, Altrincham. Read more >>

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NWDA Ignores Local Views To Allocate Cash To Environmentally Damaging Developmen

Riversider, 31-10-2006 00:51

The North West Development Agency has agreed 'in principle' to allocate £18m to a project to barrage the River Ribble and build over 4000 new houses in its floodplain.
Local people are livid, they have never been consulted on this project and are appalled at the disregard shown by Preston City Council for the environment and for local people. Read more >>

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Rossport Solidarity Meeting 2nd Nov and Pics from demo 26th Oct

knightrose, 29-10-2006 20:35

Two speakers from Rossport will be in Manchester on 2nd November. Also here are pictures from the solidarity demo on 26th October at Manchester University. Read more >>

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<h1>Wangari Maathai as ambassador for NUFF Global!</h1>

Hermann Greuel, 22-10-2006 14:34

Green Belt Movement founder and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner Prof Wangari Maathai supports the international youth cinema film idea and film competition on climate change NUFF Global. Read more >>

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Rossport Solidarity demo, Manchester Business School, Oct 26th

knightrose, 18-10-2006 21:14

Picket of Manchester Busines School called for Thursday 26th Oct - 11.30 - 2pm. Calling for the MBS to have Shell removed from their list of sponsors, unless Shell ceases its attempts to destroy the environment in Rossport, Co Mayo, Ireland. Read more >>

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Hummer Dealership shut down by protesters against urban 4 x 4's in Manchester

reclaim power, 17-10-2006 11:39

Inspired by the camp for climate action, 40 people protested outside a Hummer dealership in Manchester about the environmental impact of SUV emissions which are contributing to climate chaos. Read more | 1 addition | 14 comments >>

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Rossport Solidarity Action in Manchester

knightrose, 12-10-2006 19:31

A call for solidarity with the people of Rossport and Erris in County Mayo, Ireland in their fight against Shell Oil's attempts to destroy their community and environment. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Shell's Wild Lie - counter exhibition and speaker tour

Art Not Oil, 06-10-2006 12:22

Shell is the third largest oil company in the world.
It is also the new sponsor of the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife
Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Read more | 2 comments >>

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Camp for Climate Action Follow Up Meeting 14+15/10

climate camp, 03-10-2006 14:04

Open Gathering Invite, Weekend 14-15th Oct, Manchester

Climate Change isn’t just going to disappear – and
neither are we. The Camp for Climate Action was a
turning point, but it was never going to be enough in
itself. Come and take the next steps forward at the
upcoming UK-wide meeting in Manchester from October
14th to 15th and be part of a newly energised movement
in the fight against climate chaos. Everybody is
welcome, whether you came to the Camp or not. Read more | 1 addition >>

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