Environment related articles

England's ancient cathedrals could be in the 'vanguard' of technological development needed to reach Net Zero.

Churches across the country are planning to ring their bells on the eve of COP26, the meeting of world leaders to discuss climate change.

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).

The Church Commissioners and other investors have welcomed BP's backing of their shareholder resolution on climate change.

FEATURE / Churches encouraged to take part in a litter pilgrimage to help clean up the local community. 

The Church of England is to consult dioceses, cathedrals, national institutions, parishes, schools, and other interested parties on a proposed routemap to achieve net zero carbon by 2030, as papers are published for November's inaugural meeting of a new General Synod.

The Diocese of Salisbury becomes the Church of England's first Eco Diocese.

Jo Chamberlain has been appointed as the National Environment Officer for the Church of England, taking forward the strategy developed by the Environment Working Group

NEWS / The Church of England's Environment Task Group is commending a set of liturgical resources to encourage churches who wish to celebrate and cherish God's gift to humanity in creation.

The Church of England launches energy rating system similar to those used for household appliances for church buildings as General Synod considers a major new proposal to reach ‘net zero’ CO2 emissions.