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 bloodContinueContinue 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 reachContinueContinue reading “If we breach climate tipping points, climate change will continue even if we do reach net zero.”

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.

Understanding Earth Overshoot Day: A Call for Ecological Awareness

by Rosalind Dean This year, Earth Overshoot Day falls on Thursday, July 30th.  This marks the date when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year. For the rest of the year, we are going into deficit, liquidating resources and accumulating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.  We are using as many ecological resources as ifContinueContinue reading “Understanding Earth Overshoot Day: A Call for Ecological Awareness”

“We are not prepared”: the People’s Emergency Briefing

The short film “People’s Emergency Briefing” is touring the UK, addressing the environmental crisis across seven themes. Recent screenings, including one in Sheffield, feature local experts emphasizing the urgent need for action against climate change. The film highlights dire consequences on health, food security, and the economy, urging community involvement for impactful change.

Heatwaves are hotter because of climate change

On June 26, Yorkshire recorded its highest June temperature at 34.4 Celsius, raising concerns about climate change’s impact on heatwaves. The article discusses the distinction between weather and climate, emphasizing the need for adaptation measures like air-conditioning in schools. It highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves due to rising global temperatures.

Labour’s priorities are totally wrong

Labour’s Defence Investment Plan sets totally the wrong priorities. Nuclear weapons make us less secure. The biggest threat is the climate emergency.

Eco-stitchers: Sustainable Textile Art on Climate Change

There is currently a super exhibition at Sheffield Central Library of the work of Eco-stitchers, a Sheffield group of textile artists who work in an environmentally conscious and sustainable way. My favourite piece was a textile version of the Climate Stripes, which shows how the planet is heating over time. This week, during the heatwave,ContinueContinue reading “Eco-stitchers: Sustainable Textile Art on Climate Change”

Chris Packham backs Sheffield Community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing

A public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will occur on July 16 at Hallam Hall, Sheffield, followed by a community discussion. The film aims to inform attendees about climate risks and foster local dialogue on necessary actions for a safer future.