There is news today on Sheffield Council's plans to reduce the use of Glyphosate. This is a good start, but the action falls far short of the demands of the petition that was signed by 6595 people. We await the details of the scheme that will enable residents to keep their pavements Glyphosate free ifContinue reading "Sheffield Council to reduce Glyphosate use"
National Trust, please stop spraying Glyphosate
Guest blog by Nicky Watts Last time we visited a National Trust property, I witnessed the spraying of herbicides on paths in the gardens. I was so shocked and disappointed, I wrote to National Trust central enquiries (enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk) about my concern. I learn that the National Trust has no central policy to ban the useContinue reading "National Trust, please stop spraying Glyphosate"
IPCC launch 6th Assessment Report
Today the IPCC launched their report. The IPCC press release is a good summary of the findings and here is an excellent report in the Guardian. “For the tipping points, it’s clear that every extra tonne of CO2 emitted today is pushing us into a minefield of feedback effects tomorrow,” says Prof Dave Reay, atContinue reading "IPCC launch 6th Assessment Report"
Why would an 11 year old decide to walk to London?
Why would an 11 year old boy from Hebden Bridge decide to walk all the way to London? Youth activist Jude Walker recently passed through Sheffield on a 200 mile journey to drive support for a petition to introduce charges on carbon emissions. He is desperately trying to raise awareness of the urgent need toContinue reading "Why would an 11 year old decide to walk to London?"
Extreme weather continues but the media are still not telling the truth.
This week we have seen further extreme flooding in Belgium, China, India, Panama and Russia. London is flooding as I write. https://twitter.com/Inspecteurdusud/status/1419226096554348545 Watch how a peaceful road in Belgium turns into a raging a torrent in less than a minute. The famine in Madagascar has been recognised as the first to be caused solely byContinue reading "Extreme weather continues but the media are still not telling the truth."
Save Owlthorpe Fields
Today I joined campaigners from the Owlthorpe Fields Action Group for a wonderful walk around the area, not far from Crystal Peaks, threatened by the development of a massive new housing estate. I was bowled over by the amazing range of birds and insects- I have been to RSPB sites and seen less variety! PlanningContinue reading "Save Owlthorpe Fields"
Sheffield City Council use of Glyphosate over last 5 years.
Today I received the reply to my Freedom of Information request regarding the use of Glyphosate. Here are the results. @SheffLabour @SheffieldGreens @SheffLibDems @XRShef @shefgreenpeace @ShefGreenParent @SheffieldFoE @ShefClimateNews @MagicMagid @natalieben @DouglasJSheff @alisonclareteal @PaulTurnips
How should Sheffield react to the events in Germany and Canada?
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"
