I have sent the following Freedom of Information request to see the uncensored report by the Joint Intelligence Committee about our national security. See Jonathon Fuller talking about this here. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CKT5hV7pB Jonathon says, “If there was a grave threat to life, would you expect Government Ministers to keep it to themselves (and protect their ownContinueContinue reading “The censored report on the national security implications of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss and global ecosystem collapse must be released.”
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What sort of growth do we want?
by Rosalind Dean As the year turns, we start to think about new growth. Already, I can see snowdrops poking through. But growth also depends on replenishment, the previous year’s growth rotting into the soil to create the nutrients for next year’s growth. We need to make sure that the growth we celebrate can continueContinueContinue reading “What sort of growth do we want?”
What we need to do on climate also makes Britain safer and more resilient.
by Graham Wroe What was a Lieutenant General doing speaking at a climate change meeting? At the recent National Emergency Briefing in Westminster Hall, every aspect of the climate and nature emergency was addressed to inform the parliamentarians and other leaders present. And one of the most important aspects is the threat climate change posesContinueContinue reading “What we need to do on climate also makes Britain safer and more resilient.”
Jonathon Porritt in Sheffield for the Love, Anger and Betrayal book launch.
by Graham Wroe Jonathan Porritt visited Sheffield on Monday, 8th December, to launch his new book, Love, Anger and Betrayal. Jonathon was influential in my joining the Ecology (now Green) Party back in the early 80s, and his first book, Seeing Green, cemented my belief in the green manifesto. Since then, Jonathon has gone onContinueContinue reading “Jonathon Porritt in Sheffield for the Love, Anger and Betrayal book launch.”
World leaders should be in court.
by Graham Wroe The Covid enquiry has reached its conclusions and found that Boris Johnson’s chaotic Covid decisions and delays were responsible for the deaths of 23,000 people. And yet he’s still allowed to claim a whopping £115,000 a year, for life, just for being a former Prime Minister. I wonder at what point inContinueContinue reading “World leaders should be in court.”
Climate Justice marchers demand that the Government Tax the Rich
As COP 30 began in Belém, Brazil, Climate Justice campaigners marched in Sheffield, part of a Global Day of Action held in over 50 cities across the UK and 27 countries around the world. As people turned out to protest for climate justice, Rotherham Station was closed due to the threat of flooding from StormContinueContinue reading “Climate Justice marchers demand that the Government Tax the Rich “
We need to take back control from Corporate Courts, which threaten our Green Progress.
byStephen Pennells Recent centuries have seen massive international investment: the Suez and Panama Canals spring to mind, but massive infrastructure projects such as ports, railways, roads, power stations and grids, mines, wells, pipelines, and roads are no less important. Now in our digitalised world, this is extended beyond steel and concrete to include our data,ContinueContinue reading “We need to take back control from Corporate Courts, which threaten our Green Progress.”
Greater use of alternatives reduces congestion and pollution. A letter to motorists.
by Roy Morris Oh dear fellow motorists, I’m afraid we’ve jointly messed up good and proper. Compared with the 1960s, there are too many of us and our vehicles are getting bigger and bigger and just don’t fit into the limited space we have on our old roads and above all in our city centres.ContinueContinue reading “Greater use of alternatives reduces congestion and pollution. A letter to motorists.”
Toxic historic landfill sites are not being monitored, and many are in flood risk areas.
In May I wrote about the dangers of old landfill sites now that flooding is happening more regularly as a result of climate change. Cllr Joe Otten who is chair of the Sheffield Council Waste Committee promised a reply but I am still waiting. I have now received a long reply from the Environment Agency.ContinueContinue reading “Toxic historic landfill sites are not being monitored, and many are in flood risk areas.”
Beware wild animals in the Winter Gardens!
Members of Sheffield Friends of the Earth appeared as endangered animals in the Winter Garden on Saturday 24 May to help launch a new campaign to protect forests and wildlife across the world that are under threat from the global supply chains of UK companies. Using a variety of props, face masks and placards, theContinueContinue reading “Beware wild animals in the Winter Gardens!”
