What comes to mind when you try to picture a scientist? Maybe a nerdy white man in a lab coat who writes complicated research papers and can’t communicate with ordinary people or deal with emotions? It most certainly won’t be someone so concerned about humankind’s survival that they risk arrest and even get imprisoned forContinue reading "Scientists on Survival: Scientists talk from the heart about what the planetary emergency means to them."
Degrowth: A 21st Century Revolution
A guest blog by Ci Davis Degrowth is a word that attracts strong opinions. The opportunity to talk to Jason Hickel, bestselling author of Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World, provides a chance to challenge some of the misrepresentations and misconceptions Jason is a world-renowned political economist, and ICREA Professor ICTA-UAB, andContinue reading "Degrowth: A 21st Century Revolution"
The media still doesn’t tell the truth about the Climate Catastrophe.
People often ask me why my blog is called Tell the Truth Sheffield. It comes from the first demand of Extinction Rebellion, which is “Tell the Truth. All institutions must communicate the danger we are in. We must be clear about the extreme cascading risks humanity now faces, the injustice this represents, its historic roots,Continue reading "The media still doesn’t tell the truth about the Climate Catastrophe."
Tesla Takedown correspondence. What about China?
There has been some interesting correspondence on my Star article about Tesla Takedown. First this from H J Greaves. Ci Davis responded by writing HJ Greaves responded to Graham Wroe by suggesting that the condemnation of Elon Musk and Tesla should be balanced by an equivalent focus on Chinese production. ‘What about China?’ comes upContinue reading "Tesla Takedown correspondence. What about China?"
A Rising Tide Does Not Lift All Boats
A guest blog by Ci Davis At this year’s Festival of Debate, there are two headline speakers who need to be heard: Kate Raworth, author of Donut Economics (25/04/2025), and Jason Hickel author of Less is More (29/04/2025). They are passionate advocates for the type of economics that can produce good living standards for everyContinue reading "A Rising Tide Does Not Lift All Boats"
March for the Children of Palestine in Sheffield
On Saturday, people filled the streets of Sheffield as they marched from Endcliffe Park to the Town Hall to call for an end to the Genocide and particularly an end to the UK's supply of weapons to Israel. Over 17,000 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2023. Israel continues to prevent food, water,Continue reading "March for the Children of Palestine in Sheffield"
March for the Children of Palestine this Saturday
The latest news from Gaza is horrific. Israel's troops are moving in to "capture extensive territory". All bakeries in Gaza – including 25 run by the World Food Programme – have shut down as Israel’s blockade on the Strip continues for a 31st day, the longest siege since the war began. The death toll continues to rise.Continue reading "March for the Children of Palestine this Saturday"
Is there time for Sustainable AI?
A guest blog by João Craveiro Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, we are constantly told. But should we welcome it with such open arms when it might accelerate the destruction of our world? Every day, I read or hear a new opinion on what the world will look like once AI “takes over”. SomeContinue reading "Is there time for Sustainable AI?"
Tesla Takedown in Sheffield
Protesters gathered outside the Tesla Showroom at Drakehouse Retail Park near Crystal Peaks on Saturday, as part of the new global movement to take down Tesla. A placard reading “Honk to send Elon to Mars” prompted constant honking from passing cars, showing support from the Sheffield public. Protests took place at over 200 locations, includingContinue reading "Tesla Takedown in Sheffield"
Christian Climate Action thank the Diocese and Cathedral for choosing fossil free banking
Members of Christian Climate Action gathered outside Sheffield Cathedral last Sunday before the morning service to thank the Diocese and the Cathedral for choosing Fossil Free Banking. https://youtu.be/STzTJITP7PY Holly said, " We are outside Sheffield Cathedral today, saying a big thank you to both Sheffield Cathedral and Sheffield Diocese because they both chose a fossil-freeContinue reading "Christian Climate Action thank the Diocese and Cathedral for choosing fossil free banking"
