We met today on zoom to discuss the latest GJN newsletter.
Topics discussed:
- COP 26. Members are going to different locations to join events happening in York, Durham, Newcastle and Glasgow. If you would like find out more, click on the City name mentioned. Greenpeace have a list of events by Town, Also York University
- Energy Charter Treaty – This protects large energy companies from lost profits due to Government Policy on, for example moving to renewable energy. Holland and Italy are amongst countries being sued. Pakistan has tried to free itself from this divisive treaty. More information on the GJN website
- Corporate courts give fossil fuel companies the power to sue governments for taking action on the climate emergency. There is a good piece on SKY news about this – Two minute video here
- Re-Imagine” Local Event on Sustainability in Saltburn on Sunday 29 August. We had a stall handing out leaflets and petition cards calling on the abolition of Corporate Courts. It was a bit of a dull day and the location wasn’t conducive to a large number of people, but some contacts were made. Andy Welford did an open-air talk on climate justice.
Recent interactions with the media:-
- Andy Welford had written to Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbough South and East Cleveland regarding the cut to Aid budget, and the change of law to prevent it increasing until a budget surplus is reached.
If you would like to join us our next meeting, then email Barbara for details – it may be back in the Marine Pub, Saltburn or on zoom. Date: Thursday 2nd December, 2021 Time:20:00
