Bryan Hopkins has written to the Star. Rod Hutchinson’s letter advocating more coal mines (Star 10/10/23 see below) is at best wrong and at worst dangerously misleading. He claims scrubbers in coal power stations mean emissions are 0.01% pure but he does not say pure what! These scrubbers actually just remove sulphur dioxide from theContinue reading "No More Coal!"
If governments are serious about the climate crisis, there can be no new investments in oil, gas and coal.
Robert Smith asks why we shouldn’t develop the UK’s remaining coal reserves (Sheffield Star 3/10/23). He is right to wish for an energy policy where we become far less reliant on other countries to keep our lights turned on. But we can have that by investing in renewable technologies that will be cheaper and farContinue reading "If governments are serious about the climate crisis, there can be no new investments in oil, gas and coal."
Better Buses for South Yorkshire Rally
There was a great rally in Sheffield today demanding Better Buses for South Yorkshire. Thanks to Eamonn Ward for the photo. Please sign the petition which is here. https://www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/take-south-yorkshire-s-buses-into-public-control Here are a selection of the highlights. Act Now https://youtu.be/soeeXO_OFEg Janice speaking for Extinction Rebellion https://youtu.be/d5YrfJusTag Kim Perry speaking for Sheffield Green Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY6Su9YVm20&ab_channel=SheffieldGreenParty Five RiversContinue reading "Better Buses for South Yorkshire Rally"
Sheffielders brave rain to oppose Rosebank Oil drilling
It was encouraging to see a big turnout at the Stop Rosebank demonstration in Sheffield on Saturday, called at short notice following the Government’s announcement. Organised by Climbers for Climate, the rain didn’t put people off joining in songs and chants and listening to four speakers. Jemima, from Climbers for Climate said “At a timeContinue reading "Sheffielders brave rain to oppose Rosebank Oil drilling"
Let me show you a global conspiracy magic trick
A guest blog by Bryan Hopkins Bryan Hopkins Hands up if you would like clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean seawater to swim in or a climate which is not too hot, not too cold, not too dry, not too wet. That seems like something reasonable to ask for. So why hasContinue reading "Let me show you a global conspiracy magic trick"
“There was substantial harm caused to people who campaigned against the Streets Ahead programme”
I was surprised to find this apology in my inbox this morning. It is good that the City Council have moved on, and now has a much more satisfactory tree policy. I really hope they have learned the lessons from the Lowcock Report. For those not familiar with what happened in the tree dispute, doContinue reading "“There was substantial harm caused to people who campaigned against the Streets Ahead programme”"
Sheffield Council refuse to set a target to ban Glyphosate.
Extinction Rebellion bees swarmed in front of Sheffield Town Hall this morning - including one scarcely past the larval stage and a queen - as they buzzed happily around. That was until they were attacked with glyphosate, resulting rapidly in their disorientation and death! A banner was unfurled demanding 'Ban Glyphosate' and subsequently the (miraculouslyContinue reading "Sheffield Council refuse to set a target to ban Glyphosate."
Fourteen brave protesters risk arrest at Sheffield Court to defend juries.
Fourteen very brave protestors risked arrest outside Sheffield Crown Court on Monday, September 25th. It was part of a national campaign to defend our juries. (see defendourjuries.org for more information). They all held signs reading ‘The right of juries: to give their verdict according to their convictions’. What’s it all about? In the past, someContinue reading "Fourteen brave protesters risk arrest at Sheffield Court to defend juries."
As the climate crisis accelerates, politicians are leading us in the wrong direction. What can we do about it?
So much has happened on the climate front since my last column. Disasters related to the climate crisis are increasing at an alarming rate. In Libya for example, the Red Crescent estimates that 11,300 people were killed directly by the cataclysmic flooding, and the UN say 9000 are still missing. Survivors face multiple problems, with disease, homelessness andContinue reading "As the climate crisis accelerates, politicians are leading us in the wrong direction. What can we do about it?"
Speech to Transport Committee. Duke Street, Talbot Street, Bernard Street crossing
20th September 2023 I am presenting the petition to Make Talbot Street/Bernard Street/Duke St crossing safe, signed by 228 people. The traffic lights at Duke Street/Bernard Street/Talbot Street urgently need pedestrian signals. The junction is in close proximity to two health centres, 2 pharmacies, a well-used Salvation Army centre, sheltered housing at Grafton Court, GraceContinue reading "Speech to Transport Committee. Duke Street, Talbot Street, Bernard Street crossing"
