As I write this it’s 30oC outside and I’m sweltering. Extreme heat is very debilitating, and for some can be fatal, especially if it continues for several days. Heat can cause dehydration and heatstroke. Over the course of several days, extreme heat affects the internal organs and puts extra strain on the cardiovascular system. TheContinue reading "How should Sheffield react to the events in Germany and Canada?"
Ban Glyphosate Rally
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Sheffield Council debate Glyphosate
Today I presented the petition to Sheffield City Council, calling them to stop using Glyphosate. This forced a debate, which was very positive. The conclusion, after some debate about who it should be referred to, was that the Executive Cabinet will make a decision about this. (The Lib Dems and Greens voted for this, LabourContinue reading "Sheffield Council debate Glyphosate"
Council reply to Glyphosate petition
Here is the official reply to the Glyphosate petition. We still await a decision from the Cooperative Executive. dav
Wilko, stop selling Glyphosate
Dear SirI am writing to ask you to stop selling Glyphosate in your stores. Other responsible retailers such as B&Q and Waitrose have already done this. Here are 10 reasons for you to do likewise. (taken from the Garden Organic website). Glyphosate is rarely used on its own, but as part of a chemical cocktail, forContinue reading "Wilko, stop selling Glyphosate"
Glyphosate Memes
Please share one of these each day on your social media to get the message out!
Information for Councillors on Glyphosate
This presentation is being sent to all members of Sheffield City Council prior to the Glyphosate debate on July 7th. Details of the rally are here.
Sheffield Council declares a Nature Emergency
Following a strong campaign organised by the Wildlife Trusts, Friends of the Earth, The Diocese of Sheffield, Owlthorpe Fields Action Group and Sheffield Green Parents, Sheffield City Council unanimously declared a Nature Emergency at the last full Council meeting. They have recognised our country is one of the most nature-depleted in the world. All partiesContinue reading "Sheffield Council declares a Nature Emergency"
Rally to Ban Glyphosate
On Wednesday July 7th I am going to take the "Stop using Glyphosate" petition to the Sheffield Full Council meeting at Ponds Forge. As more than 5000 Sheffield citizens have signed the petition, this will force a debate. Please join me before the meeting for a rally outside Ponds Forge from 1 to 1.45pm. BringContinue reading "Rally to Ban Glyphosate"
The Council declaring a Nature Emergency should be on the front page!
A letter to the Sheffield Star Dear Editor Sometimes I am perplexed by your choice of front-page story. Today you lead on another revamp of Fargate, but on reading the article there are few details of the plan apart from the Council takeover of one shop. On page 16 in a single column, you hideContinue reading "The Council declaring a Nature Emergency should be on the front page!"
