Youth Climate Strike – 15th March 2019
On the morning of the 15th March 2019, rallying cries from 500 young people could be heard across Birmingham city centre. “What do we want? Climate Action! When do we want it? Now!!” The march was part of a global movement founded by the campaign 'School Strike 4...
This is an emergency
It should no longer be up for debate that climate change is a global emergency, and this is the last generation that can deliver the change necessary to keep global emissions below 1.5 degrees. The issue has found its way back into public consciousness and we are...
If they can do it …
The transition to renewable energy. As we are all aware, the supposedly “developed” countries continue to use (unsustainable, finite) fossil fuels. Some people become extremely wealthy from the proceeds of destroying the planet – and millions of others lose their...
Birmingham City Council have declared a Climate Emergency
Tuesday 11 June isn’t a day I’m going to forget in a hurry! Along with many other climate campaigners, I braved the rain to show support for the climate change motion. Before the meeting, Extinction Rebellion handed in their petition demanding Birmingham City Council...
Climate , environment , pollution, and cycling
Climate , environment , pollution, and cycling – Sanjive Climate, environment, pollution: it can be overwhelming. Can we make a difference? Living in compartments, living in the now helps, and yes we can make a difference. Meditation and yoga may help, it has helped...
Can we make gas?
Can we make gas? John Newson Gas is very convenient and is the established way to heat our buildings in winter, which is 45% of total energy use. The North Sea gas fields are depleted and gas is increasingly imported. We don’t want to frack deep rocks in Britain to...
