Sheffield No Glyphosate Campaign is using a community organising, street-by-street strategy to persuade the Council to change its policy. Campaigners are so far working on 24 different streets around the city, putting up posters, distributing leaflets, and talking to neighbours about what we can do about Glyphosate. So what’s the fuss about? Glyphosate is aContinueContinue reading “Community organising to stop Glyphosate.”
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Super El Niño could bring food shortages this winter.
The National Emergency Briefing recently issued a warning about severe weather that is very likely this winter as a result of climate change amplifying the effects of El Niño. They warn of floods, international food shortages, and high food inflation, which will impact the poorest most. The media has mainly ignored this, hoping it willContinueContinue reading “Super El Niño could bring food shortages this winter.”
Andy Burnham bullying threatens Sheffield Council cooperation agreement.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shockingly called the Green Party antisemitic, and his party has sent an ultimatum to Councils where Greens and Labour are sharing power. This is a statement from Cllr Fran Belbin, leader of the Labour Group. “Following the shameful and antisemitic “Zionism is Racism” motion passed at Green Party Conference earlierContinueContinue reading “Andy Burnham bullying threatens Sheffield Council cooperation agreement.”
Moorland burning raises air pollution concerns among local parents
by Sarah Llewellyn, Parents for Future Local parents have raised concerns about air pollution from wildfires linked to the moorland burning season on the third anniversary of ‘the day Sheffield choked in smoke’, as new Government figures show wildfires in England set a new record in July 2026. As the moorland burning season gets underwayContinueContinue reading “Moorland burning raises air pollution concerns among local parents”
People’s Emergency Briefing Update
At the last Full Council Meeting, Deputy Lord Mayor Peter Gilbert announced a special showing of the People’s Emergency Briefing film for all Councillors on Wednesday 14 October at 5pm. Please get in touch with your Councillors (you have 3) and let them know how important it is for them to see this film. HowContinueContinue reading “People’s Emergency Briefing Update”
Could your street opt out of Glyphosate spraying?
No Glyphosate Sheffield is a new group that has been formed to campaign against the Council’s use of Glyphosate on our streets in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council is currently deciding whether individual streets can opt out of glyphosate spraying. The group wants to show councillors that our community supports a healthier street, and the moreContinueContinue reading “Could your street opt out of Glyphosate spraying?”
A film everyone must see
On Monday, 27th April, I visited STC, formerly known as St Thomas’ Church, Crookes, for a Community screening of the National Emergency Briefing film. There was a good-sized audience of around 60 people, but I’m guessing most were already quite knowledgeable about the climate and nature emergencies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaI-dHgh65Q The 50-minute film combines authoritative scientific contentContinueContinue reading “A film everyone must see”
Plaque unveiled to commemorate the work of Sheffield Tree Campaigners.
Yesterday saw the unveiling of this plaque at Sheffield Town Hall. CEO Kate Josephs opened the proceedings. https://youtu.be/6uolGPHSYgE She said, “It’s my great pleasure to be here this afternoon. Thank you very much, all of you, for being here today. We’re gathered to mark the unveiling of a very special plaque to commemorate the streetContinueContinue reading “Plaque unveiled to commemorate the work of Sheffield Tree Campaigners.”
Flood risk at decommissioned landfill sites.
Following my recent articles on old landfill sites and the threat posed by flooding to sites containing toxic waste, I have received this reply from Cllr Joe Otten’s pa. I have to say it has not eased my concerns, and if I were a neighbour of one of the tips listed below, I would beContinueContinue reading “Flood risk at decommissioned landfill sites.”
New research shows Glyphosate is carcinogenic, even in small quantities, previously thought to be safe.
This week’s meeting of Nether Edge and Sharrow Sustainable Transformation concentrated on the issue of the effects on human health of Glyphosate. Glyphosate is the most commonly used herbicide in the world, widely used in farms, gardens and streets as a weedkiller. It is readily available in many different brands and formulations, the most wellContinueContinue reading “New research shows Glyphosate is carcinogenic, even in small quantities, previously thought to be safe.”
