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
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
BREAKING: DURING A COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, THREE CHRISTIANS FOUND NOT GUILTY FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST Three members of Christian Climate Action were found not guilty of causing a public nuisance by a Crown Court jury today in a jury trial relating to Insulate Britain’s campaign of nonviolent civil resistance last year. The campaign was undertaken to … Continue reading BREAKING: DURING A COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, THREE CHRISTIANS FOUND NOT GUILTY FOR INSULATE BRITAIN PROTEST
Today Christians stood up at the end of a service at Lichfield Cathedral holding a sign asking the Church of England to remove it's investments in fossil fuel companies. This follows a similar prayerful protest which took place at Derby Cathedral on 4th December. The Christians held up a banner reading “C of E: DIVEST … Continue reading Christians urge Lichfield Diocese to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Christian Climate Action member Sue Hampton was in court this week, for an an action she took against Barclays. Sue is a Quaker and below she explains why she took action... On Thursday and Friday, Nigel, Phil and I faced trial at St Albans Magistrates' Court for criminal damage at Barclays St Albans in March. … Continue reading Sue Hampton in Court for Taking a Stand against Barclays
“Even though we are up against powerful forces that profit from the destruction of communities and the planet, there are multitudes of people taking steps towards a different future all around the world.” Peter Kallang, Kenyah Community Leader We have been busy supporting people from the front line of climate crisis who have been visiting … Continue reading Climate Justice: Supporting Sarawak Indigenous activists and South Carolina community campaigners
Sometimes things are moving so fast and there is so much we are desperate to change, that we miss the opportunity to step back, take a breath and appreciate what we have achieved. As we approach the end of the year, lets do that together... First of all, we want to thank everyone who has … Continue reading Celebrating climate victories
Today Mary Smail protested at Derby Cathedral in a plea to the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels. After communion, Mary knelt down at the front of the Church, wearing sackcloth in an act of repentance for the Church. At the end of the service Mary took to the lectern and explained to … Continue reading Protest at Cathedral pleads with Church of England to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Five Church of England priests were amongst 15 people from CCA who protested outside BAE Systems headquarters in London and Church House in London over both organisations’ links to the fossil fuel industry. They are calling on both organisations to “cut the ties” with fossil fuels. Rev Jonathan Herbert, Rev Helen Burnett, Rev Hilary Bond … Continue reading Church of England clergy join call to cut the ties with fossil fuels
When CCA member Drew James heard that the National Trust was banking with Barclays bank he was shocked and saddened - so much so that he started a coordinated campaign urging them to switch banks. He explains all below. Nature has been under attack from fossil fuels for decades, financed by global banks and private … Continue reading CCA Member urges National Trust to Drop Barclays
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