People often ask me “How do I keep going?” Isn’t it too depressing to keep writing and thinking about climate change? What boosts me, I tell them is getting close to nature and seeing the amazing wildlife on our doorstep. A Golden Plover chick by James Pearce-Higgins So as I stepped out to join theContinueContinue reading “Birds and Climate Change”
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Protest outside Labour Party Regional Conference in Sheffield
MP’s and delegates to the Regional Labour Party conference in Sheffield were met by a noisy protest as they arrived (all by car despite being so near the station!) at the Royal Victoria Hotel. Stewards handed delegates who were willing to talk to them, these leaflets. Click the image to take you to the LinkContinueContinue reading “Protest outside Labour Party Regional Conference in Sheffield”
Our Congolese brothers are being persecuted for trying to save the forest
A guest blog by Karine Nohr The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a crisis of unimaginable proportions. For decades, conflict has ravaged communities, leaving over 6 million people displaced. Despite the people of Eastern Congo being hugely impoverished, it is resource-rich, with rare earth metals such as cobalt and coltan, essential for batteries,ContinueContinue reading “Our Congolese brothers are being persecuted for trying to save the forest”
Tell Labour leaders in Sheffield to Stop Arming Israel this Saturday.
As Nissum Vaturi, the Deputy Leader of Israel’s Knesset and right-hand man to Netanyahu, declares that all Gazan men should be killed, and our Government continue to support the Genocidal Israeli Government with weapons, Tell the Truth Sheffield will be joining protesters outside the Labour Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Conference in Sheffield from 8 toContinueContinue reading “Tell Labour leaders in Sheffield to Stop Arming Israel this Saturday.”
If Social Services were failing to meet targets like this, heads would roll.
Last week we witnessed how Emergency Services safeguard our lives when faced with an extreme threat. We are grateful to everyone involved in handling the incident on Broad Street, which concluded without any casualties. Thankfully the bomb threat wasn’t real. The incident caused massive disruption, but people’s lives come first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAWjdzfGGd0&ab_channel=5MinuteSchool How is it then,ContinueContinue reading “If Social Services were failing to meet targets like this, heads would roll.”
All talk and no action!
What have I done to upset Bill Schiffman? (Sheffield Star 17th Feb 2025). Shall I start calling myself Mr Write? Here is my reply. Dear Editor I think Bill Schiffman takes me seriously, otherwise he wouldn’t be trying to discredit me by writing to the Star. He’s tackling the man, not the ball. He getsContinueContinue reading “All talk and no action!”
Protest in Leeds highlights huge subsidies for wood-burning power station
Sheffield XR members joined climate activists from around the North of England in Leeds to express their anger about continuing subsidy of the Drax power station, which has already received £7bn of public money since 2012 (1). Accompanied by music and Extinction Rebellion’s ‘Discobedience’ dancers, they shared information with people in busy City Square aboutContinueContinue reading “Protest in Leeds highlights huge subsidies for wood-burning power station”
Council challenged on failing Climate targets
The Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee in progress Following last week’s Full Council meeting where Jenny Patient asked a question on the occasion of the 6th Anniversary of Sheffield declaring a Climate Emergency, I followed this up with a question to the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee that met today challenging the Committee to amendContinueContinue reading “Council challenged on failing Climate targets”
New Community Energy Projects in and around Sheffield: A Call to Action!
A guest blog by Karine Nohr Following on from the Telegraph article “Want to make your Home Cosy?”, regarding a project at ‘Our Cow Molly’, the article highlighted the concept of Community Energy schemes. The climate and environmental crisis means that not only do we need to reduce the amount of energy that we consumeContinueContinue reading “New Community Energy Projects in and around Sheffield: A Call to Action!”
Zebras demand crossing on Sheldon Road
Six Zebras were seen dancing across Sheldon Road this week, helping children from Nether Edge Primary School cross the road safely. They are demanding a Zebra Crossing at the junction with Sandford Grove Road. https://youtu.be/CStsqILkTHM A survey found that a staggering 66% of local parents have witnessed or experienced a near miss while walking toContinueContinue reading “Zebras demand crossing on Sheldon Road”
