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UK must prepare for 2C of warming by 2050, government told for first time The goal is hotter and sooner than most official previous advice, and is a nod to the high chance of breaching the ambitious Paris Agreement limit. National advisers on the Climate Change Committee ho...

While limiting global heating to 1.5C is still possible, Britain must prepare for 2C of warming within 25 years, the government's climate advisers have said. That limit is hotter & sooner than most previous official advice & will require greater investment to adapt. news.sky.com/story/uk-mus...

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds

Some British towns may have to be abandoned as climate change makes flood-prone areas uninsurable. Analysis from insurer Aviva reveals the extent of the sector's concern. More investment is needed in hard engineering & nature-based solutions. #GreenInvestment www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Poor nations pay more on debt interest than they get for climate aid The world’s least developed countries paid US $37 billion (£28bn) to service their debts in 2023, but received only $32 billion (£24bn) in climate finance

The world’s poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries are spending billions of pounds more to repay debts than they receive in funding to fight climate change, new research shows. #ClimateFinance www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Analysis: Great Britain has run on 100% clean power for record 87 hours in 2025 so far - Carbon Brief Electricity demand on the island of Great Britain has been fully covered by the output of clean-energy sources for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date

Good news for #GoodMoneyWeek: clean energy has met 100% of Great Britain’s electricity demand for a record 87 hours this year so far, according to new Carbon Brief analysis. This is up from just 2.5 hours in 2021 and 64.5 hours in all of 2024. www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-gre...

FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense

Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act

Feat. OG authors of the Act & more

www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year – a historic first and 'a crucial turning point', according to the global energy think tank Ember. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

There's still time to register for our 7 Oct webinar (12.30pm) on greening our finances. We'll be joined by Eco Church & JustMoney Movement as we explore practical steps churches can take, such as choosing a greener bank account, investing in climate solutions & more. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Operation Noah Seeks New Trustees - Operation Noah Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help lead our mission to inspire and equip the Church to take action on climate change. In this voluntary position, you will play an active role in shapin...

Are you a Christian with a passion for addressing the climate & biodiversity crises? Do you believe the Church has a vital role to play in this work? Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help inspire the Church to take action on the climate crisis. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...

Before and after images show glaciers vanishing before our eyes They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

In 2024, glaciers outside the giant ice sheets of Greenland & Antarctica lost 450 billion tonnes of ice. 'It's sad, but at the same time, it's also empowering,' says Prof Regine Hock. 'If you decarbonise...you can preserve glaciers. We have it in our hands.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Congratulations to The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury!

We welcome the news of her appointment, pray for leadership in this vital role and look forward to working with her to inspire the Church to act on the climate crisis.

Pope Leo hits out at critics of global warming In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.

Pope Leo has criticised those who minimise the 'increasingly evident' impact of rising temperatures in his first major statement on climate change. Reiterating the words of Pope Francis, the new pontiff lambasted critics who 'ridicule those who speak of global warming'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

September 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah Despite an avalanche of bad news – and a difficult political environment for environmental campaigners in the wake of Donald Trump’s push for more fossil fuels – the seemingly unstoppable increase in ...

In our latest newsletter, we celebrate that more than 150 of you have already written to your MP, demanding that the gov't stops the Rosebank oil field; reflect on the 'Make Them Pay' demonstration held in London; share the latest climate news – and much more! www.operationnoah.org/september-20...

Want to know how you can green your church's finances? Join us as we explore practical steps, like choosing a greener bank account for your church, investing in climate solutions and campaigning for a greener, fairer financial system.
www.operationnoah.org/.../greening...

Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’

The European way of life is being jeopardised by environmental degradation, according to an EU report which also warns against weakening green rules; it comes amid a rollback of green rules as far-right parties that deny the science of climate change gain ground. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition Petition says that US government’s protection of fossil fuel interests has put people in harm’s way

By continuing to fund and support a fossil fuel-based energy system, the US is violating international law, a group of young people have argued to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. 'This petition is about truth and accountability,' said Levi, 18. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say

Global investment in renewable tech & projects reached $386bn, up 10% on the same period last year. Global energy investment is likely to hit $3.3 trillion this year: more than $1tn is likely to fund fossil fuels, but double that will fund low-carbon energy. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Ask your MP to pledge to Stop Rosebank We need as many MPs to pledge to stop this disaster oil field. Use our email tool to ask your MP to pledge their support to Stop Rosebank and ending new oil & gas.

Tell your MP to Stop Rosebank: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

"Let's stop Rosebank" - Ann Pettifor - Operation Noah Article "Let's stop Rosebank" - Ann Pettifor Operation Noah

Operation Noah Patron Ann Pettifor – a renowned economist – has spoken out about Rosebank, a proposed North Sea oil field: 'Rosebank is an environmental disaster waiting to happen – one which will do nothing to lower energy bills or improve UK energy security.' www.operationnoah.org/lets-stop-ro...

Ask your MP to pledge to Stop Rosebank We need as many MPs to pledge to stop this disaster oil field. Use our email tool to ask your MP to pledge their support to Stop Rosebank and ending new oil & gas.

Tell your MP to Stop Rosebank: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

Where Your Treasure Is Bible Study - Operation Noah A five-week bible study course from Operation Noah exploring how we can use our money to tackle the climate crisis.

How can our money help tackle the climate crisis and protect nature?

This Season of Creation try our practical, bible-based course, Where your treasure is, to think about how we can use money to care for God's creation.

Find out more and download a copy:
www.operationnoah.org/where-your-t...

India’s carbon dioxide emissions from its power sector declined by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 due to strong clean energy additions & lower power demand, data from a research report showed, marking only the second drop in nearly 50 years. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Our money is part of a financial system that has a hugely important role in protecting nature and tackling climate breakdown.

However many UK banks are still financing fossil fuel projects.

Join the big bank switch and move your money to a fossil-free bank and help protect nature.

Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria

By moving away from fossil fuels & investing in climate solutions, we can save money, create jobs & have a healthier environment, but investing in planet-heating oil, gas & coal is expensive: extreme weather in Europe this summer caused economic losses of €43bn. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Money has a vital role in tackling climate change and caring for creation. This Season of Creation use the "see, judge, act" framework to respond to the climate crisis.

Here's how you can use our Catholic Social Teaching toolkit.

www.operationnoah.org/catholic-soc...

We’re at #thewildsummituk, discussing how we can use land to protect nature & tackle the climate crisis. From planning law to investing in nature, there’s progress being made & more to be done. We’re encouraging Churches to manage land for climate & nature & achieve net zero land emissions by 2030.

University of Leeds farm to test climate-smart agriculture The farm is one of 10 across Europe taking part in a project to reduce agricultural emissions.

A University of Leeds farm is taking part in a project to test ways of reducing agricultural emissions. The site between Leeds & York – one of 10 across Europe taking part in the Climate Smart Research project – hopes to cut its carbon footprint by 55% over 5 years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Protecting Peatland resources - Operation Noah Peatland is a vital carbon sink, with benefits for humanity, wildlife and the planet The second main recommendation of our Church Land and the Climate Crisis report is that churches and Christian land...

To find out more, download our resource, Protecting Peatland:
www.operationnoah.org/protecting-p...

Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife.

Good news for peat, wildlife and communities as the UK government has announced it will extend the ban on burning vegetation on deep peat. Protecting peat is vital as it is a significant carbon sink. Read more about the ban here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Protecting Peatland resources - Operation Noah Peatland is a vital carbon sink, with benefits for humanity, wildlife and the planet The second main recommendation of our Church Land and the Climate Crisis report is that churches and Christian land...

To find out more, download our resource, Protecting Peatland:
www.operationnoah.org/protecting-p...

The Church's money can make a big impact for the climate. This #SeasonofCreation sign your church up to the Green Investment Declaration. Find out more visit:
www.operationnoah.org/investment