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.”
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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!”
Only Fools Insure Fossil Fuels! Extinction Rebellion at the BIBA Conference in Manchester.
Here are the videos from the Extinction Rebellion lobby of the British Insurance and Brokers Association in Manchester on Wednesday, May 14th. You will find everything from a drowning sports car to Zombies, Samba Band to singing, Insurance CEO’s on trial to messages from flood victims all over the globe. A full write-up will appearContinueContinue reading “Only Fools Insure Fossil Fuels! Extinction Rebellion at the BIBA Conference in Manchester.”
Bring Science to Politics and back the Climate and Nature Bill
I have written to my MP, Louise Haigh, about Tuesday’s “Bring Science to Politics” lobby and the Climate and Nature Bill. https://bsky.app/profile/sciencetopolitics.bsky.social/post/3losyzd7ams2v It’s absolutely vital for the politicians to take note of what the climate scientists are saying. We literally ignore them at our peril. I hope the lobby is a great success. https://youtu.be/7QuoxZigIFg OneContinueContinue reading “Bring Science to Politics and back the Climate and Nature Bill”
Could Degrowth be the way forward to solve the environmental crisis?
A guest blog by Darcy White At the Festival of Debate last week, Jason Hickel, political economist, addressed the topic: Degrowth: A 21st Century Revolution. Hickel is a leading international scholar and writer in this field – and the 450-seat venue was almost full. Sara from Festival of Debate introducing the meeting. Jason Hickel isContinueContinue reading “Could Degrowth be the way forward to solve the environmental crisis?”
Scientists on Survival: Scientists talk from the heart about what the planetary emergency means to them.
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 forContinueContinue reading “Scientists on Survival: Scientists talk from the heart about what the planetary emergency means to them.”
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”. SomeContinueContinue reading “Is there time for Sustainable AI?”
The Government don’t care about the poor, but ditching Net Zero is not the answer.
Here is my reply to Fiona James’s letter which was published in the Star on 13th March. Reply to Fiona James-new version We will all empathise with Fiona James (Star 13.3.25) who is struggling to pay her electricity bill. Instead of taxing the rich the Government have cut winter fuel allowance and is now threateningContinueContinue reading “The Government don’t care about the poor, but ditching Net Zero is not the answer.”
Appeal Court confirms lengthy sentences for climate activists.
Defend our Juries have issued this press release following the decision of the Court of Appeal which was announced yesterday. Court of Appeal upholds judicial corruption with 10 of 16 Just Stop Oil prison sentences unchanged. 6 years shaved off Whole Truth Five sentences, to prevent “undesirable sentencing inflation”, meaning all are now eligible forContinueContinue reading “Appeal Court confirms lengthy sentences for climate activists.”
