Scale trees – huge, hulking structures which may have helped bring about an ice age which then destroyed them – are an apt metaphor for the present-day myth of infinite growth on a finite planet, writes Sheffield Green peer Natalie Bennett.
Humans are endlessly creative, and creativity is about having space to fail and try again. Our government's climate policy needs to open up that space – by leaving coal in the ground.
Too often, earth-shaking decisions on how to build a post-carbon future are the preserve of the few. It’s well past time that the voices of the majority were heard on climate issues, writes Sheffield Hallam MP Olivia Blake.
‘Investment zones’ of low-tax, deregulation and “streamlined” planning procedures could spell disaster for environment and wildlife in the region, say campaigners and experts.
The cost of living crisis has thrown many into poverty, but Food Works are building a community that hopes to provide nutritious, sustainable food to all.
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.
Considering how cheap and well-connected our city’s public transport used to be, big changes which reduce emissions and offer a viable alternative to cars are well within reach. It’s a matter of political will.
