Climate change is a public health issue!
One future premature death is caused every time 1,000 tonnes of carbon is burned. Climate change is a public health issue as it directly impacts social and environmental determinants of health, these include: cleaner, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure...
COP26, Global Day of Action – 6 Nov
Last Saturday (6 November 2021) is a day we won’t forget in a very long time. Thousands of people gathered at Millennium Point in Birmingham to show world leaders that they need to take urgent and serious action against climate change, ensuring global...
Cop26 Birmingham rally – my reflections on the day
Hello, peace to you all. I am a Muslim, local green activist at Birmingham Friends of The Earth and these are my reflections on this historic and defining moment in the history of the world. On Saturday 6 November 2021 we took part in a rally organised by West...
Reflections on meeting the Young Christian Climate Walkers in Birmingham
Hello all, Peace be to you, an Islamic greeting to all. My name is Toqueer Ahmed Quyyam, a Footsteps and Birmingham Friends Of The Earth volunteer for the last few years. I would like to share my reflections of meeting the Young Christian Climate Walkers, who are,...
