(and then they stopped the ambulance taking him to hospital) A press release from Sheffield Nablus Twinning Association. “The IDF soldiers were firing indiscriminately when they raided New Askar refugee camp in Nablus” says resident” Sheffield Nablus Twinning Association is deeply saddened to learn of yet another tragic death of a Palestinian boy, 18 yearContinueContinue reading “Palestinian boy killed by Israeli Soldiers in Sheffield’s twin town, Nablus”
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What do ordinary people think about Climate Change?
The Barstool Research Project Results Dr Kathy Aston. Photo by Matthew Herbert On Thursday, October 23rd, a large gathering of people interested in climate change came to hear the results of the Barstool Research Project at Sheffield University. Dr Kathy Aston and Lauren Jones have been conducting Climate Conversations since 2018. Barstool events have beenContinueContinue reading “What do ordinary people think about Climate Change?”
Hunger Strike and Actions in Sheffield and 17 other cities across the UK in “most widespread mass civil disobedience in modern UK history”
Protesters silently holding placards and awaiting arrest in Parliament Square Defend Our Juries has announced the details of its “significant escalation”, with actions in 18 towns and cities across every nation in the UK, in “most widespread mass civil disobedience across the UK in modern British history” Prisoners for Palestine has also announced a rollingContinueContinue reading “Hunger Strike and Actions in Sheffield and 17 other cities across the UK in “most widespread mass civil disobedience in modern UK history””
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.”
Join the COP 30 Climate March in Sheffield on November 15th
This World is Ours: Resist. Reclaim. Rise up for system change! On Saturday, 15th November, people across the world will take to the streets as part of a global day of climate action during COP30. Last week, scientists reported that the world has crossed its first irreversible climate tipping point: widespread coral dieback caused by rising temperatures. And yet, worldContinueContinue reading “Join the COP 30 Climate March in Sheffield on November 15th”
Sheffield March for Palestine calls for Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions.
A vote for Labour is a vote for Genocide. Yesterday’s Sheffield March for Palestine passed two shops in particular that protesters say are complicit in Genocide. Lidl on High Street and Marks and Spencer on Fargate. The owner of Lidl is a Zionist and a huge investor in Israeli tech companies. Marks and Spencer stockContinueContinue reading “Sheffield March for Palestine calls for Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions.”
The first catastrophic climate tipping point has been reached.
The November COP 30 meeting in Brazil is approaching, and scientists have shared extremely concerning news about the impact of climate change. Coral Reef from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coral-banner.jpg Firstly, there has been a record-breaking rise in the concentration of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. This is due to the world’s carbon sinks beginning to fail. A carbonContinueContinue reading “The first catastrophic climate tipping point has been reached. “
How are the South Yorkshire Mayor and Councils preparing for the UK’s biggest security threat?
Sheffield City Council declared a Climate Emergency back in 2019. But in those 6 years there has only been slow progress in reducing emissions so we are not on target to reach Net Zero by 2030. Some policies, such as re-opening Doncaster Airport, will dramatically increase emissions. Yesterday in London, due to the lack ofContinueContinue reading “How are the South Yorkshire Mayor and Councils preparing for the UK’s biggest security threat? “
Forged Solutions, complicit in Genocide
Today campaigners from around the country blockaded the Forged Solutions Factory in Meadowhall, Sheffield. Here is what happened. https://youtu.be/jKUBgGK0M_Y Hilary explained why Forged Solutions are complicit with Genocide, by manufacturing parts for F-35 fighter jets that are exported to Israel. She asked Forged Solutions “Why do you still have two licenses to produce components forContinueContinue reading “Forged Solutions, complicit in Genocide”
Greens are Not Lovin’ It
Sheffield Green Party organised a protest yesterday at the site of a proposed 24 hour drive-through MacDonald’s, on London Road. Despite the previous planning application being turned down, McDonald’s have resubmitted an almost identical application without addressing any of the concerns of local residents. The protest was attended by Councillors, including Green Party Councillors AlexiContinueContinue reading “Greens are Not Lovin’ It”
