For our friends in London who don’t want their schools to be run like a private enterprise, please sign.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/prendergast-governing-body-and-headteachers
On 3 May the Governing Body of the Prendergast Federation will vote on whether to turn the Prendergast Federation of Schools into a Multi-Academy Trust. The Federation chose this time of year for a six week consultation on a proposal they have been planning in secret for the last 18 months, knowing that teachers and parents would not want to disrupt pupils exams. Write to the Governing Body and Headteachers today to show them that parents, pupils, staff and the Lewisham community are united and ask them to withdraw the proposal.
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Gloria Walton to showcase how stories told by the frontline communities yield greater impact for social and climate action. Thank you again to the #TIME team. Read the full piece below.
Nothing you do to lend a hand is ever just a drop in the bucket. #WorldWaterDay
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PFAS contamination is being detected at an alarming rate. Environmental Protection Agency, we need your action now! These “forever chemicals” will create a ripple effect of destruction to our ecosystem.
https://www.thenewlede.org/2023/02/hundreds-of-species-contaminated-with-pfas/
A class of chemicals linked to multiple health hazards in humans have been detected in hundreds of wildlife species across the United States, according to a report issued Wednesday. The report was released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) along with a map demonstrating that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are contaminating wildlife on every continent except Antarctica. The data adds to several other reports of PFAS contamination in wildlife, and adds to the mounting concerns many researchers have about the long-term health and sustainability of important ecosystems. “It's a shocking wake-up call that much more needs to be done to protect wildlife … from the impacts of industrial chemicals,” said David Andrews, a senior scientist at EWG and an author of the report. PFAS are a class of chemicals used in a wide array of industries and products. They are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ because they don’t break down in the environment. The chemicals have been linked to an array of human health problems, including certain cancers, reproductive issues and developmental problems. The map showing the extent of the contamination in wildlife reflects data from 125 peer-reviewed studies of a wide range of species, including fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. PFAS contamination has been documented in polar bears in the Arctic Circle, tigers in China, plankton off the coast of Panama, crocodiles in South Africa, and many more species.
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Mark Ruffalo