With COP26 over, the focus of activists and campaigners returns to our city - and what its decision makers can do to reach the ambitious goal of zero carbon by 2030. Grassroots action is a huge part of the picture, says Shahed Ezaydi.
We asked local activists what they thought of the international summit in Glasgow - and what comes next here in Sheffield to tackle the climate crisis.
Big northern councils like Sheffield could boost their economies and reduce their emissions through local energy production. They need to get behind the Local Electricity Bill, writes Labour Party activist Matt Killeya.
Lucy from Sheffield co-op Regather tells us about their local food projects, upcoming community events and how a local approach to growing can make a positive difference.
The experiment, which aims to reduce children's exposure to air pollution, will see roads directly outside school entrances closed to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times.
New climate action project led by Sheffield Climate Alliance seeks to 'empower individuals to take climate action at home, in their workplaces and in their communities'.
A consultation is now open on proposals to create a high-quality cycle route between Meersbrook and the city centre – with a potential extension to Totley in the future.
Sheffield Council are offering businesses the chance to try out one of 30 zero-emission vans, as it's revealed that commercial vehicles make up 25% of harmful emissions in the city.
With an international climate conference on the horizon, we need to make our views about climate breakdown clear to politicians, says Georgina Collins of Hope for the Future.
