https://youtu.be/OCmAbQwFfCM Sheffielders were surprised to see a car outside the Town Hall on Saturday, whose bodywork was covered in bullet holes. What was going on? Annie O’Gara from Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign explained. We’re really pleased to welcome this Hind Rajab exhibit to Sheffield. It’s been touring cities across England, and it’s fantastic that it’sContinueContinue reading “Hind Rajab’s Car”
Category Archives: Graham Wroe
Science under Siege. How to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world.
I wanted to read Michael Mann and Peter Hotez’s new book, Science Under Siege, but as the paperback hasn’t released yet, I requested it from Sheffield Central Library. Despite all the budget cuts they have faced, I was very pleased to find that they were able to purchase and loan me a copy. What aContinueContinue reading “Science under Siege. How to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world.”
The censored report on the national security implications of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss and global ecosystem collapse must be released.
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.”
Zack Polanski brings his bold politics to Sheffield
Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party, came to Sheffield to speak about his bold politics and the plan to make hope normal again. First, he attracted a big crowd of supporters and media at the bus station, where he announced the policy of free bus fares for the under-22s. He said, “WeContinueContinue reading “Zack Polanski brings his bold politics to Sheffield”
As the Genocide continues in Gaza Sheffield continues to demonstrate.
Protesters gathered at Mount Pleasant Park yesterday to march to the city centre. As they arrived they were entertained by the Sheffield Street Band and the combined forces of various samba bands, including the 5 Rivers Rising and the Manchester Drummers for Palestine. https://youtu.be/j57EvbmZb3s https://youtu.be/oXghGKBEySY Annie O’Gara spoke first about the brutal illegal treatment ofContinueContinue reading “As the Genocide continues in Gaza Sheffield continues to demonstrate.”
One in three properties will be at risk of flood by 2050
The insurance company Aviva has sometimes been in trouble with climate activists for insuring companies involved in fossil fuel exploitation. But their recent report is very helpful to the climate movement as it details the increasing risk of flooding to householders. The Wicker, Sheffield in 2007 The statistics go down to the constituency level, soContinueContinue reading “One in three properties will be at risk of flood by 2050”
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.”
We can transition from fossil fuels using renewables, efficiency, storage, modern grids and community energy.
Last week, I reported on Jonathon Porritt’s visit to Sheffield and his comments about Defend Our Juries. This week, let’s see what he said about energy. Jonathon Porritt RENEWABLES On Renewables, he proclaimed, “The massive reduction in the cost of renewables is proving to be something that even the fossil fuel industry can’t really doContinueContinue reading “We can transition from fossil fuels using renewables, efficiency, storage, modern grids and community energy.”
Love, Anger and Betrayal. Jonathan Porritt talks about Defend our Juries
Jonathan Porritt visited Sheffield in 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. Jonathon led Friends of the Earth, co-founded the Prince of WalesContinueContinue reading “Love, Anger and Betrayal. Jonathan Porritt talks about Defend our Juries”
Immoral companies like Palantir should have no place in the NHS
by Graham Wroe A letter to the Sheffield Star Julia Armstrong reports in the Star (2.1.26) that a local doctor, Rory Gibson, objected at the Council’s Health Scrutiny sub-committee concerning a £330 million contract that was awarded to Palantir Technologies to develop a “federated data platform” for the NHS. Local NHS Trusts have the optionContinueContinue reading “Immoral companies like Palantir should have no place in the NHS”
