by Chris Broome, South Yorkshire Climate Alliance With the severity of climate change becoming more obvious – at least to most of us – concern about its impacts are growing. So any consideration of plans to expand airport capacity should include a thorough examination of their climate impacts. Last September, a whole range of documentsContinue reading "Doncaster-Sheffield Airport is unlikely to survive."
Reclaim our Moors from Snares, Subsidies and Scroungers
On Sunday, August 16th, over 150 campaigners joined the Reclaim our Moors march on Moscar Moor near Sheffield. Diverse groups came together from Reclaim Our Moors, Hunt Saboteurs, Earth First, Wild Justice, Green Party, Protect the Wild, Extinction Rebellion, Right to Roam, and Raptor Persecution UK to demand an end to the cruelty of bloodContinue reading "Reclaim our Moors from Snares, Subsidies and Scroungers"
If we breach climate tipping points, climate change will continue even if we do reach net zero.
A letter to the Sheffield Star. Dear Editor In Friday’s Star, you highlighted a quote from Baroness Brown, who chairs the Climate Change Committee’s adaptation work. She said, “It gets worse from here. Until we get to Net Zero, things go on getting worse.” Unfortunately, they may carry on getting far worse after we reachContinue reading "If we breach climate tipping points, climate change will continue even if we do reach net zero."
Places of Worship Energy Resource
Please share this post with any places of worship or community centres that might consider improving the energy efficiency of their building. Places of Worship Energy Resource: launch event, hosted by Sheffield Community EnergySaturday 26 September, 2026. 9.30am – 2.00pm, Sheffield Energy Hub.With the help and support of others in our region, you could:•Lower theContinue reading "Places of Worship Energy Resource"
Hiroshima Day Remembered
On August 6, Sheffield Creative Action for Peace held a ceremony commemorating the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. The Lord Mayor highlighted the importance of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Concerns about the UK's expanding nuclear arsenal were raised, alongside a call for Sheffield to support the Treaty.
Calls for a public emergency briefing!
The recent summer heatwaves in the UK have exacerbated drought conditions, leading to significant agricultural losses and public health crises, including nearly 3,000 excessive deaths. Climate change is intensifying these fluctuations, highlighting urgent needs for government action and public awareness. The upcoming 'super El Niño' poses further threats to global agriculture. We need an Emergency Briefing now.
Zionism is Racism
Sheffield Green Party is set to debate the Zionism is Racism motion this Monday. This article explains why Green Party members should support it.
Sheffield parents gather to oppose Rosebank and support energy transition
Parents for Future are calling for Andy Burnham not to approve new drilling in the North Sea. As Europe continues to suffer from heatwaves and wildfires, it is clear that Rosebank is not compatible with a safe and sustainable future for children.
Stop Rosebank while Europe burns!
Record-breaking wildfires are ravaging Europe and prompting mass evacuations in France and Spain. Activists are urging UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose new oil fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw, advocating for urgent climate action, renewable energy, and economic justice, as the climate crisis escalates.
‘Gentle, Angry Women’ retrace 110-mile march to Greenham Common in award-winning film at Showroom
by Danielle Hutchinson Press and Publicity Officer, Awen Productions and Folklife Films ‘Gentle, Angry Women’ is the latest documentary film by award-winning Cornish film company Awen Productions. The story follows three young women as they retrace the march to Greenham Common, forty years on from the first Women’s Peace Protests. The film has just won theContinue reading "‘Gentle, Angry Women’ retrace 110-mile march to Greenham Common in award-winning film at Showroom"
