Other Eco News
People's Emergency Briefing future screenings in the vicinity
The screening at SAPLC on Sunday 13th September of this film featuring Chris Packham and leading experts who set out the evidence on the climate and nature crisis was very well attended – around 160 people and it was really heartening to see lots of young people taking this issue so seriously. There was a very interesting discussion after the film.
If you were unable to attend the SAPLC screening, the briefing will be screened at:
St Luke’s Lodge Moor 15th October at 7.30 pm
St Chad’s Woodseats 22nd October at 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Bramall Lane 29th October at 7.00 pm
Holy Trinity Millhouses 31st October at 2.00 pm
All Saints Ecclesall 18th November at 7.00 pm
Sheffield wins World Green City award
Sheffield has been recognised at the AIPH World Green City Awards, winning an award in the 'Climate Change, Infrastructure & Liveability' category. The award case study states: "Sheffield stands as a compelling example of how cities can lead in climate adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, and community wellbeing." Congratulations to all who worked on these projects and on the award submission!
10 year strategy for the city on Air Quality
In 1951 my father was appointed to a railway management post in Rotherham. He took one look and one breath and exclaimed "I'm not bringing my family to live in this muck". We moved from Derby to the Kenwood area of Sheffield instead while he commuted to Rotherham. The thriving industrial economy of the '50s came with a down side. The Clean Air Act and the switch from coal to gas for most domestic heating made a vast difference, not to mention the decline of heavy manufacturing. Accordingly, The Sheffield City Council introduced a Clean Air Zone and charges buses, lorries and vans powered by diesel or petrol for entering it.
The City Council is beginning to work on a new Air Quality Strategy, which led to a range of organisations being invited to submit their ideas on 30 September. I attended representing both South Yorkshire Climate Alliance and the Sheffield Circuit. We had input from Greg Fell, Sheffield's Medical Officer of Health, about the damage that can result from exposure to serious air pollution to young children's development.
Perhaps the most significant finding was that this time the Strategy must cover indoor spaces as well as outdoor ones.
I had the opportunity to share the success story of Eco Church and to urge that priority be given to poorer parts of the city in investment. The Churches' Justice and Climate agendas are recognised as contributing to everyone's health and wellbeing. We must take opportunities like this when they arise. - Jenny Carpenter, Justice Seekers