by Simon Bowens | Feb 14, 2019 | Climate science, Energy
Sheffield City Council has become the largest council in the country to declare a Climate Emergency. The council currently has an ambition to become zero carbon by 2050. However, the motion, passed almost unanimously, commits the council to bring forward proposals for...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Divestment
Fossil Free West Yorkshire are delighted to have a sixth West Yorkhire MP pledging their support for the campaign… details to be revealed soon! The Divest Parliament workshop in Bradford led by Patrick Killoran was interesting and enjoyable. Plans were made to...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Air Quality, Transport
Air pollution causes 40,000 early deaths across the UK every year and the majority of the population breathe illegally polluted air. Parts of Yorkshire have a serious air pollution problem. Data from Public Health England reveals over 2500 premature deaths caused by...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Divestment
12 Bradford councilors have now a signed pledge asking West Yorkshire Pension Fund to divest from fossil fuels to protect the climate and members’ pensions. Kirklees UNISON passed a second motion in March at their AGM again demanding West Yorkshire Pension Fund...
