Latest news and updates from the Church of England Environment Programme.
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'Wake up world!’ – Bishop calls for action to protect God’s creation after climate report
09/08/2021
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has called for immediate action on climate change in light of the IPCC report.
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'We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action': Bishops respond to COP26
16/11/2021
The Bishops of Norwich and Reading have commented at the conclusion of COP26.
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An interview with a much-loved regional environmental lead
07/11/2023
An interview with much-loved regional environment lead Brian Cuthbertson - as he looks forward to retirement
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Archbishop calls for the Government to work with faith groups to achieve net zero carbon
01/04/2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called on the Government to work with faith groups to achieve net zero carbon.
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Archbishop launches Church of England's first ever Green Lent campaign
04/02/2020
Thousands of people will take action to help tackle Climate Change as part of the Church of England’s first ever official green Lent campaign, launched today by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
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Bath Abbey uses Roman drains to provide cutting-edge heating for the future
30/03/2021
Bath Abbey is using an ancient water way to heat the World Heritage site.
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Bishops warn of 'Environmental Racism'
22/06/2020
Church of England bishops have joined with counterparts from around the Anglican Communion in signing a statement warning of 'Environmental Racism.'
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Cathedral pledges to 'rewild' public space – a year after Greta Thunberg paid a visit
21/04/2021
The cathedral green in central Bristol will be “rewilded” a year after environment activist Greta Thunberg visited Bristol.
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Church carbon footprint tool data update
22/11/2021
One in 14 Church of England churches are now reporting “net zero” carbon emissions, according to the latest data from the Energy Footprint Toolkit (EFT).
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Church garden becomes therapeutic space for treatment amid Covid-19 restrictions
23/10/2020
A church garden has provided space for a trauma clinic to conduct therapy sessions.
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