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Olivia Blake MP criticises the Treasury for a “lack of co-ordination or leadership” over the climate emergency

by admin | Apr 29, 2021 | Environment, Politics

Sheffield Hallam MP, Olivia Blake, has called out the Treasury for neglecting their role in tackling climate change. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has produced a report warning that the Treasury and HMRC have a “limited understanding of the environmental impact”...

Sheffield City Council “forced” into changing tree felling approach, says environmentalist

by joa18iaj | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

A Sheffield tree warden has called Sheffield City Council’s decision to hire three forestry project development officers a “great victory”. John Miller, 48, who has been volunteering as a tree warden since December 2020, said: “Ultimately, it was very little to do...

Sheffield City Council “forced” into changing tree felling approach, says environmentalist

by admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

A Sheffield tree warden has called Sheffield City Council’s decision to hire three forestry project development officers a “great victory”. John Miller, 48, who has been volunteering as a tree warden since December 2020, said: “Ultimately, it was very little to do...

Region reacts to UK fast-track of climate goals

by joa19mb | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Environment, News, Politics

A promise to commit to stronger climate change goals from Downing Street has been met with mixed reactions in South Yorkshire. The targets, set to become law in June 2021, include cutting carbon emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, bringing forward the government’s...

Two fighter jets collide during training exercise in Taiwan, one pilot still missing

by joa19zc | Mar 25, 2021 | Politics

Two Air Force F-5Es were believed to have collided in the middle of the air during the training on Monday afternoon in east Taiwan.  One pilot has been found dead and the other has been reported missing. Due to daily pressure from Chinese aircraft, Taiwan has been...

Watch: South Yorkshire activists criticise new ‘authoritarian’ policing bill

by joa19vni | Mar 25, 2021 | News, Politics, Watch

Opposition to the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts bill increased last week as a result of Sarah Everard’s vigil in Clapham Common, South London.  The bill has now been delayed “until later in the year”, after passing the second reading in the Commons on Tuesday....
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