Written by Philip Kingston - Philip Kingston is a founder member of Grandparents for a Safe Earth and Christian Climate Action. How soon are we crossing 1.5C? Here are some key statements from the IPCC synthesis report. "The IPCC finds that there is a more than 50% chance that global temperature rise will reach or … Continue reading How imminent and dangerous is runaway climate breakdown?
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Calling on York Diocese to divest
PRESS RELEASE Christians call on York Minster and the York Diocese to divest from fossil fuels immediately. Sunday 2nd April 2022 For immediate release Photos available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vv5wqQQiX7R2FwAMedljN6DT6by9VvOB?usp=share_link/ Interviews available Contact: scotlandcca@gmail.com /christianclimateaction@gmail.com A group from Christian Climate Action held a vigil outside the 10.30 Palm Sunday service at York Minster today. They are calling on York Minster and … Continue reading Calling on York Diocese to divest
The Big One promo event
We are excited that The Big One protest is fast approaching. It is happening outside of Parliament, from the 21st to the 24th April, it is set to be the biggest UK climate protest yet. It is a protest which is designed for mass participation, so if you have never been to a protest before, … Continue reading The Big One promo event
Protecting British Waterways
In recent years there has been growing outrage at the state of British rivers. For example, water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers in England more than 400,000 times in 2020, according to figures published by the Environment Agency. In this year untreated effluent, including human waste, wet wipes and condoms, was released into waterways for … Continue reading Protecting British Waterways
No Faith In Fossil Fuels Service
Date: 21st April 2023 Plan: The No Faith In Fossil Fuels Service will take place outside, in the grounds of St Johns Church Waterloo. We will be gathering from 11am, for the service to start at noon. After the service, we will walk together towards Parliament, via Shell headquarters, to join The Big One protest. … Continue reading No Faith In Fossil Fuels Service
Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments
PRESS RELEASE Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments Immediate release Sunday 5th March 2023 Photos and videos available here christianclimateaction@gmail.com Christians have staged protests at Cathedrals across England and Wales today over investments in fossil fuels held by sections of the Church of England and the Catholic Church. These … Continue reading Christians protest at Cathedrals across England & Wales over fossil fuel investments
Berkshire Climate Event
We are exciting to invite you to the upcoming climate event in Berkshire planned for the 18th March. Whether you're a committed Christian climate campaigner, or this is all very new to you - we would love to have you there. It's set to be a friendly and informative event. WHY SHOULD I BE THERE? … Continue reading Berkshire Climate Event
Scotland CCA gathering
We are excited to announce that the first CCA Scotland Gathering is coming up. Give me the details! Date: Saturday 11th March Time: 11am – 3pm Location: Stirling Methodist Church. What will it involve? The gathering is an opportunity to meet up with other like-minded folk in a relaxed and friendly setting. We will have … Continue reading Scotland CCA gathering
Christians protest West Cumbria coal mine
Today vicars and other Christians protested outside the Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle offices of Ward Hadaway, lawyers for West Cumbria Mining Limited, and the London headquarters of Javelin Global Commodities, which has an exclusive marketing and offtake agreement with West Cumbria Mining. They are calling on both companies to “cut the ties” with the proposed new coal mine … Continue reading Christians protest West Cumbria coal mine
We’re planting trees on Church of England Land
In Christian Climate Action we don't only carry out non-violent protest - we also try to get stuck in changing habitats & creating a renewed world. At the moment we're having a fabulous time being in the open air & planting trees on Church of England, Church Commissioners land near Chichester. This was organised by … Continue reading We’re planting trees on Church of England Land
