A Climate of Lies

Writing on the Wallis a dynamic, Liverpool-based community organisation that coordinates projects and events that celebrate writing in all its forms. We work with a broad and inclusive definition of writing that embraces literature, creative writing, journalism and non-fiction, poetry, songwriting, and storytelling. Writing on the Wall works with local, national and international writers whose work provokes controversy and debate. We work with all of Liverpool’s communities to promote and celebrate individual and collective creativity.

Writing on the Wall

with Mike Berners Lee, Simon O'Brien and the Shift Network

The Black-E

Environmental writers and activist Mike Berners-Lee and Simon O’Brien plus guests from the Liverpool Shift Sustainability Network, invite you to join with them continue raising our voices to highlight the ongoing Climate Emergency, and share ways we can continue to force action. There is no getting away from the reality that things are getting worse, with no reprieve in sight, now that the world’s most infamous climate denier holds the world’s most powerful seat in the White House. Big oil, and companies across the world involved in pollution and destruction have been given a licence to burn the planet. The shocking facts remain. Every year we throw away 1.3 billon tons of food. Industry is the 3rd biggest emitter of greenhouse gas. Every single day we continue to heat up the planet, three hundred football pitch sized forests are cut down every hour. We are still dependent on fossil fuels and millions of litres of sewage are dumped into clean water rivers each year. On the school run, children in cities have to navigate cars and breathe in invisible particles that cause life limiting health conditions. Governments do little more than offer window dressing, and pay lip service to taking action, while implementing new laws to limit protest, reserving some of the harshest sentences for protest ever handed down for people involved in environmental protests. This insanity can only be brought to an end by communities from across the world who suffer most. Make it your priority too, and join us to make sense of this madness - let’s find a way together to extinguish the flames.

Mike Berners-Lee is a British environmentalist and author known for his work on climate change and sustainability. He is the founder of the consultancy Small World Consulting, which focuses on reducing the environmental impact of business practices. Berners-Lee is the author of How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything, a book that explores the carbon footprint of everyday activities and products. He is a passionate advocate for carbon reduction and environmental awareness. Simon O’Brien is a British environmental campaigner, writer, and sustainability consultant. He is known for his advocacy work on environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and resource conservation. O'Brien has worked on various projects related to sustainable urban development and waste management, focusing on the practical steps individuals and organisations can take to reduce their environmental impact. He is also involved in raising awareness about the ecological consequences of human activities. Simon plays leading roles in both LCC and LCRCA in reviewing green spaces and currently promoting active travel in his role as Liverpool City Region Active Travel Commissioner.

Venue: The Black-E, 1 Great George St, Liverpool L1 5EWDate and Time: Wednesday 7th May, 7pmTickets: £5 The Black-E is an accessible venue; however, please note that the walkways are narrow and may not be suitable for larger motorized wheelchairs. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@writingonthewall.org.uk

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