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In this month’s newsletter, we preview our upcoming ‘No Faith In Fossil Fuels’ service and prayer vigil on Ash Wednesday, invite you to download our new Lent course, update you on the campaign to stop the Rosebank oil field and much more. Read the full newsletter here: gem.godaddy.com/p/0ee10c1

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Four out of five cars should be electric and 1/2 of all homes should have heat pumps by 2040, according to the CCC, the UK government's climate advisers. By law the UK must reach net zero by 2050, which the CCC say will require significant uptake of EVs and heat pumps. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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HSBC is ditching its target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 & planning for a 'more measured approach' to oil & gas lending. The move follows a decision by HSBC's CEO to remove the company's Chief Sustainability Officer from its Executive Committee. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

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Campaigners are urging cathedrals to switch to banks that don’t invest in planet-heating fossil fuels. Several have recently pledged to switch, including Durham & Truro. Since 2015, the 60 largest banks have committed $6.9 trillion to the fossil-fuel industry. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

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This Ash Wednesday, 5th March, a coalition of Christian charities including Operation Noah will hold a ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ service at St John’s Waterloo – an opportunity to connect Ash Wednesday observance with the harm fossil fuels are causing. Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/green...

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Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help expand native woodlands, says study - Researchers say the animals could keep red deer numbers under control, leading to storage of 1m tonnes of CO2 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Extreme weather events are expected to lead to volatile food prices throughout 2025. The rise in extreme weather events would hit crop yields & cause price spikes, echoing warnings that continuing to burn fossil fuels would negatively impact global food security. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Poor households could cut energy bills by 1/4 if rooftop solar were installed. Yet upfront costs mean that those who stand to benefit most are prevented from getting solar according to the Resolution Foundation, which has encouraged grants or loans to cover costs. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Poor households could cut energy bills by 1/4 if rooftop solar were installed. Yet upfront costs mean that those who stand to benefit most are prevented from getting solar according to the Resolution Foundation, which has encouraged grants or loans to cover costs. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Global EV sales grew by 18% in January (yoy) rhomotion.com/news/global-...

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As the planet overheats, fossil fuel companies are doubling-down. The latest example: BP will 'fundamentally reset' its strategy as its profits dropped last year. It is widely expected to say it will scale back renewable projects & increase oil & gas production. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Keir Starmer will damage the global fight against climate change if he allows the development of new North Sea oil & gas, according to the UK's leading environmental institute which is encouraging the UK to consider how its actions might affect actions by others. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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'Where Your Treasure Is' is a new five-week course from Operation Noah exploring how we can use our money to tackle the climate crisis – an ideal course to run during Lent. Register your interest & we'll email you as soon as the resource is ready to download. www.operationnoah.org/where-your-t...

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Join us this evening for our 'No Faith in Fossil Fuels' webinar, 7-8pm, as we work to stop all new oil and gas in the UK!

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Join us this evening for our 'No Faith in Fossil Fuels' webinar, 7-8pm, as we work to stop all new oil and gas in the UK!

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Last month was the world's warmest recorded January, raising questions about the pace of global heating. Jan '25 had been expected to be cooler than Jan '24 because of a shift away from the El Niño weather pattern, yet last month broke the Jan '24 record by nearly 0.1C. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Catholic investors: don’t miss this brilliant learning opportunity on Tuesday 18th February, 9.30am-12pm, in Southwark, London, on investing in climate solutions as good theological & financial practice. @thetablet.bsky.social

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Join us for this webinar which will also feature contributions from @stopcambo.bsky.social. Together, we can end the fossil fuel era in the UK & set an example for others to follow. We can’t even burn all the oil/gas/coal from existing developments & still avoid the worst impacts of global heating

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As the UK Government consults on whether to end drilling for new oil & gas, join Operation Noah & our partners for a ‘No Faith in Fossil Fuels’ webinar this Thursday 6 February, 7pm-8pm, featuring Rt Revd Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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A Global Witness analysis of Shell's financial reports concluded the company had chosen to ply its investors with cash rather than increase investment in clean energy alternatives. Shell’s spending on oil & gas eclipsed its spending on renewables by >7x last year. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Shell Q4 results - £19bn paid out to shareholders in 2024 - £14bn spent on oil and gas capex - £2bn on on ‘renewables and energy solutions’ "They’re continuing to rake in billions from planet-wrecking oil and gas," says Alice Harrison at Global Witness www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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The decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for campaigners. Today a court sided with campaigners & scientists in ruling that the original decisions to permit Rosebank, & a second gas field, were unlawful. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the Government will build a third runway at Heathrow Airport – something climate campaigners have opposed for years given the greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel (8% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Catholic Green Investment Roundtable Tue 18 Feb, 09:30AM–12:00PM, London Join us for a dynamic event on faith-based investing in climate solutions. Explore a CST-aligned toolkit, hear from expert speakers, and network with fellow faith-based investors. forms.gle/qaJkvhzBNepA...

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A proposed law compelling the UK to meet new legally binding targets on climate & nature – legislation which was backed by Operation Noah & many other charities – has failed to move forward at its second reading. It will be debated again in July. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Coverage of the bill starts at 9:30am today (should be live on BBC Parliament). Prayers needed.

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We seriously hope this isn’t the case - the #CANBill is the right piece of legislation at the right time. A liveable future is more important than party politics. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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In our latest newsletter, we encourage you to contact your MP today about the Climate & Nature Bill which will be debated in Parliament on Friday, become a Bright Now Champion, join us for our 6 Feb 'No Faith in Fossil Fuels' webinar & more. Read the full newsletter here: gem.godaddy.com/p/b298cb1

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📣 “The Climate and Nature Bill is an example of a joined-up response. If the #CANBill passes, it will play a crucial role in establishing climate and nature targets—and give the Secretary of State a duty to implement a strategy to achieve those targets.” 📰 @edienet.bsky.social

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While Trump's return is a dangerous moment for the climate, green energy is the future & others stand to gain from efforts to increase fossil fuel production, including China which has recently built more clean energy than the rest of the world combined. #GreenInvestment news.sky.com/story/donald...

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In 2024, levels of planet-warming CO2 rose more quickly than ever before & are now >50% higher than the pre-industrial era – a trend incompatible w/limiting global heating to 1.5C. Last year the natural world also struggled to absorb as much CO2. #StopFundingFossilFuels www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 & 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise & restore nature, according to a report. #StopFundingFossilFuels #GreenInvestment www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Work out your church’s carbon footprint to help care for God’s creation. 🌍 The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter energy use from 2024. Find out how at cofe.io/EnergyFootprintTool.

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'The clock is ticking — investors face a critical choice: act now to safeguard portfolios and invest in resilience, or risk the future of both their assets and the global ecosystem.' –Dr Nina Seega, University of Cambridge #ImpactInvesting #GreenInvestment www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

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It's been good to collaborate with @operationnoah.bsky.social on this valuable resource.

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Scepticism that climate change is real has almost entirely disappeared from the opinion pages of British national newspapers over 10 years, researchers say, however, articles dismissing or contesting climate policies marginally increased in the same time period. pressgazette.co.uk/media-audien...

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Buried in today's Daily Telegraph, Church Commissioner Alan Smith writes: "Fossil fuel investors are at risk of becoming the real anti-capitalists"

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Yesterday was Plough Sunday and it’s great to celebrate the important work of our farmers. But there are better methods than ploughing, and we need the church to support farmers to farm sustainably. See our new resources. www.operationnoah.org/new-resource...

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More than 180 solar panels on York Minster have been switched on during a blessing ceremony. The panels on the South Quire roof are expected to generate 70,000 kWh of energy. The Minster estate now has solar generation of 120,000 kWh per year, enough to power 41 homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The end of North Sea oil & gas production will lead to companies abruptly abandoning the basin, leaving communities & the state to deal with the social & economic consequences according to a new report. Taxpayers could be left with a £10.8bn bill. #JustTransition www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024, @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social data shows - Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come #climatecrisis Story by me www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘Researchers have calculated that the human-caused climate emergency has contributed to a 172% increase in California’s burned areas since the 1970s, with a further spread expected in the decades ahead.’ #GreenInvestment #StopFundingFossilFuels www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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'Net zero transport changes are forecast to pay for themselves through lower costs over the life cycle, with greenhouse gas and air pollution benefits improving things further.' #GreenInvestment #StopFundingFossilFuels www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Work is underway to create Europe's largest battery storage project, which is being built on the site of a former coal mine. Developers say the two neighbouring battery farms in South Lanarkshire will store enough electricity to power 3 million homes. #GreenInvestment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Wind provided more electricity than ever last year as the UK moved further away from planet-warming fossil fuels. The UK government wants <5% of electricity to come from fossil fuels by 2030. In 2024, non-fossil fuel sources generated around 56% of GB's electricity. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Rising sea levels will overwhelm many of the world’s biggest oil ports, including ones in the US, China, the UAE & Saudi Arabia. The threat posed by an overheating planet to oil ports is ironic: burning fossil fuels is the driving cause of global heating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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As a Climate and Nature Bill supporter, one of our New Year’s Resolutions is to help the #CANBill become a new law in 2025! Join us by asking your MP to vote for the CAN Bill at its second reading on Friday 24 January 👉 action.zerohour.uk (it takes 2 mins).

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Are you considering any diet or lifestyle changes as we start 2025? Our latest blog looks at #Veganuary and 7 other New Year's Resolutions for the #Climate. Here's to more faith-motivated, science-informed and hope-inspired action in 2025. www.operationnoah.org/veganuary-an...

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