Of weeds and the poor ostrich 4 February 2025 by janehall Oh dear! The world continues to hurtle towards its self-appointed date with extinction, driven by the three poisons of greed, hatred, and ignorance. Human beings, increasingly faced with the effects of climate change, react in well established patterns of denial. (Was mine the only shed roof to blow off after Storm Eowyn?) Still, we sleep […] Read more »
West Cumberland Green Party Christmas Address 2024 31 December 2024 / 31 December 2024 by janehall Mince pies are generally more expensive in the supermarkets this year, some costing 40% more than last year. This isn’t due to the selfish, greedy instincts of the owners but is a direct result of the failure of the Turkish sultana harvest. Heavy rainfall led to the rapid spread of disease amongst the vines. It’s […] Read more »
COP29 or COP out? 24 November 2024 / 24 November 2024 by janehall Politics Column November 24 Readers may have failed to notice amongst all the news noise about the American election, but the climate summit COP29 has been taking place over the last fortnight. Ahead of the conference, it set itself the goal of “deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions now to keep temperatures under control and […] Read more »
