Our hotter world is leading to more wildfires.

I presume Tony Abdy is writing about my article on Wildfires, though he does not name me. (Star 7th Feb). He says the information comes from “echo chamber websites”. Evidence that wildfires are becoming more frequent and more ferocious is found in respected sources such as the European Space Agency, the World Resources Institute, theContinueContinue reading “Our hotter world is leading to more wildfires.”

Samba Band supports the 16 heading for the Court of Appeal

The Five Rivers Rising Fusion Samba Band played on the Moor on Thursday in support of the 16 political prisoners who are going to the Court of Appeal this week ((29th and 30th Jan). There will be a good delegation from Sheffield there to support them. Please listen to Chris Packham here and read informationContinueContinue reading “Samba Band supports the 16 heading for the Court of Appeal”

It’s no longer acceptable for scientists to sit on the fence

Last week I concluded my review of the year by writing “I hope 2025 is the year people worldwide wake up to the multiple threats we are facing and start to act accordingly.” Maybe my wish for the year is beginning to be fulfilled. This week the media has been full of the horrendous wildfiresContinueContinue reading “It’s no longer acceptable for scientists to sit on the fence”

Why are our leaders continuing to refuse the treatment as if they have a death wish?

A letter to the Star responding again to climate denier John Bunting. (Scroll down to read the original letter) Dear Editor John Bunting not only refutes the world’s climate scientists, he also now accuses the National Park Authority of nonsense.  He is a bit like a patient in a hospital, who looks at his toeContinueContinue reading “Why are our leaders continuing to refuse the treatment as if they have a death wish?”

Firefighters need more resources to cope with global heating.

Alistair Ulke wrote an important article about the urgent need for firefighters to have more resources (Star Jan 16th). Fatalities are rising as the cuts imposed by the Government continue to bite.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/grahammitchellphotography/52983224406/ Photo by Graham Mitchell https://www.flickr.com/photos/grahammitchellphotography/52983224406/ We must support the Fire Brigades Union campaign as we will need their services more in theContinueContinue reading “Firefighters need more resources to cope with global heating.”

If you like to eat it is time to get serious about the climate emergency.

Shoppers have been struggling to find fresh salad and vegetables in the supermarkets recently. Some have blamed this on Brexit, others on extreme weather in Spain and North Africa. The truth is a mixture of both. Extreme weather in Spain and North Africa has badly affected the crops so climate change is now impacting ourContinueContinue reading “If you like to eat it is time to get serious about the climate emergency.”