By Darcy White Over the course of my life, I’ve had several stark wakeup calls about the profound loss of biodiversity we are facing. One was about 25 years ago whilst on holiday on the remote Llyn Peninsular in north Wales. Another was this summer whilst holidaying in Dumfries and Galloway, on the south-west coastContinueContinue reading “Biodiversity Loss and Shifting Baseline Syndrome”
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Cradle to Grave: The Health Toll of Fossil Fuels and the Imperative for a Just Transition
by Dr Karine Nohr Whilst practising as a doctor, the imperative to provide evidence for any intervention was always forefront. So it was with great interest that the report just published by the Global Health and Climate Alliance on the Health Consequences of fossil fuels laid bare, with overwhelming evidence, what many of us alreadyContinueContinue reading “Cradle to Grave: The Health Toll of Fossil Fuels and the Imperative for a Just Transition”
How are the South Yorkshire Mayor and Councils preparing for the UK’s biggest security threat?
Sheffield City Council declared a Climate Emergency back in 2019. But in those 6 years there has only been slow progress in reducing emissions so we are not on target to reach Net Zero by 2030. Some policies, such as re-opening Doncaster Airport, will dramatically increase emissions. Yesterday in London, due to the lack ofContinueContinue reading “How are the South Yorkshire Mayor and Councils preparing for the UK’s biggest security threat? “
Sheffielders join flashmob choir of 100 singing against Rosebank in London Stations
The Climate Choir Movement hope to convince Labour to reject the controversial planned North Sea oilfield A hundred Climate Choir Movement members performed surprise flashmobs in St Pancras and King’s Cross stations to call on the government to reject the planned Rosebank oilfield. The choir performed reworded versions of Handel’s Hallelujah chorus and Andrew LloydContinueContinue reading “Sheffielders join flashmob choir of 100 singing against Rosebank in London Stations”
Scientists, health professionals and Extinction Rebellion warn of “High-Risk Climate Gamble” at Labour Party Conference
Liverpool, Monday 29th September — Scientists for Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside the Labour Party Conference, warning that the UK Government’s climate strategy is a “high-risk gamble” that locks in fossil fuels and delays urgent action.The group is calling for a reset of UK climate policy—away from unproven technologies like Carbon Capture and StorageContinueContinue reading “Scientists, health professionals and Extinction Rebellion warn of “High-Risk Climate Gamble” at Labour Party Conference”
Don’t be fooled by Reform
Both Sheffield and Rotherham Councils have recently elected a Reform Councillor in by-elections. It’s understandable that electors want to protest against the Labour Government that continues to punish the poor while refusing to increase taxes on those who can afford them, especially the millionaires and billionaires. But voters are being deceived if they think ReformContinueContinue reading “Don’t be fooled by Reform”
A new airport is as sensible as a takeaway barbeque on the moors in a heatwave.
This letter appeared in the Yorkshire Evening Post. Alan Walker-Robin Hood Airport, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robin_Hood_Airport_(7_of_7)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_449959.jpg New data from NASA has revealed a dramatic rise in the intensity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts and floods over the past five years. The study shows that such events are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting and more severe, with last year’sContinueContinue reading “A new airport is as sensible as a takeaway barbeque on the moors in a heatwave.”
Aviva Employees challenged to be Climate Heroes.
Employees arriving for work at Aviva this morning were met with a cheery group of Extinction Rebellion activists challenging them to become Climate Heroes. They were handed leaflets explaining how their business could stop oil gas and coal companies from burning down the planet by refusing to insure them. Employees were urged to talk toContinueContinue reading “Aviva Employees challenged to be Climate Heroes.”
Toxic historic landfill sites are not being monitored, and many are in flood risk areas.
In May I wrote about the dangers of old landfill sites now that flooding is happening more regularly as a result of climate change. Cllr Joe Otten who is chair of the Sheffield Council Waste Committee promised a reply but I am still waiting. I have now received a long reply from the Environment Agency.ContinueContinue reading “Toxic historic landfill sites are not being monitored, and many are in flood risk areas.”
Beware wild animals in the Winter Gardens!
Members of Sheffield Friends of the Earth appeared as endangered animals in the Winter Garden on Saturday 24 May to help launch a new campaign to protect forests and wildlife across the world that are under threat from the global supply chains of UK companies. Using a variety of props, face masks and placards, theContinueContinue reading “Beware wild animals in the Winter Gardens!”
