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What can your church do to speed up the green transition. Just over two weeks to our 13th April webinar with Shilpita Matthews of Operation Noah. Sign up below for your free ticket: NB: On the sign up page click + to add a ticket, then click "get tickets." jri.org.uk/book_events/gr…

Christianity .... and climate change? I recently sat down with former NBC climate reporter @ChaseCainNBC to talk about how faith—specifically Christianity—intersects with climate change. This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time; and I didn't hold back! We discussed how many use their faith as an excuse to reject what science tells us about how the planet is warming, humans are responsible and the impacts are serious. But even more importantly, we talked about responsibility, hope, and what it really means to love the world and each other, if we truly believe that God has given us the ability to act, with love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). This isn't an easy topic to engage with, but it’s one I think matters more and more. If you’re interested, check it out - and don't forget to share 💚 youtube.com/watch?v=9cHQTM…

Check out my review of Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. He argues we're on the cusp of a renewable revolution which represents a last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization. It's a great read, balancing hope, realism and activism. jri.org.uk/james-watterso…

Problems signing up? We've noticed quite a few people visiting our page to sign up for this important webinar but not getting their free ticket. The way to do it is first click on the + to add your free ticket, then click on "Get tickets" Don't miss out! jri.org.uk/book_events/gr…

If the topic of sustainability and lifestyle interests you, you may also want to check out this blog jri.org.uk/a-tattered-jac… or grab a copy of our next bookclub read - Ruth Valerio's "Just Living" - we'll meet in May (date tbc) to discuss it.

Do you buy too much stuff? Would the planet be better off if you bought less and bought local? Check out Nick Butler's review of "Less" by Patrick Grant to find out more & check the replies for more more ideas on simpler, more sustainable living. jri.org.uk/nick-butler-re…

Join us on 13th April for this important webinar with Shilpita Mathews of Operation Noah. Shilpita will talk about how churches can use their assets and their influence to accelerate the green transition. Come along and find out what your church can do. jri.org.uk/book_events/gr…

St John’s Church, Woodbridge, is holding a "Cherishing the Earth" day conference on Sat. 21 Mar. 2026 (9.30am - 4pm). Lord Deben, and @JRayI 's @MargotHodson and I are speakers. All welcome! £5 each. Book here: stjohnswoodbridge.churchsuite.com/events/nylt1g20

Where did the 1.5°C climate target actually come from and why does it matter? It wasn’t pulled out of thin air, and it wasn’t a purely scientific threshold, as many believe. In this clip from my latest Tea with Katharine, I talk about how climate targets are shaped by both science and global negotiations — and why understanding where 1.5°C came from matters for how we talk about climate action today. Watch the full episode by supporting me on Substack talkingclimate.ca or Patreon patreon.com/talkingclimate

Caring for Creation in the Solomon Islands - JRI webinar with Rev'd Rich Clarkson Thursday 12th March 7.30pm. Have you booked your place yet? jri.org.uk/book_events/re…

We have a fantastic new briefing paper from Shelly Dennison looking at recent research in communicating on social issues and climate change in particular. It's accessible & practical, it will be invaluable for anyone communicating on the climate crisis. jri.org.uk/briefings/

Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025 bbc.in/49gvE50

LAST CALL! Creation Care and Christian Mission. We are pleased to say that we now definitely have enough students to run this online short course for @allnationsuk this year! We begin on Tues 13 Jan 2026 at 2pm UK time and run for 10 weeks. See: allnations.ac.uk/courses/creati…

Creation Care and Christian Mission. The online @allnationsuk course is taught by @MartinHodson1 & @MargotHodson, with guest speakers. It will begin on Tues 13th Jan. 2026 at 2pm (for between 1.5 and 3 hours a week) for 10 weeks. For more information: allnations.ac.uk/courses/creati…

Q&A: How the UK became the first G7 country to phase out coal power ✍️ @DrSimEvans @mollylempriere w/ comment from @RaiRoche @frankiemayo_ @ewangibbs @simoncmcg @coalactionuk #CBarchive 🎨 @joejgoodman Read here:

State of the climate: 2025 on track to be second or third warmest year on record | @hausfath Read here: buff.ly/AxhiX5o

Our next JRI book club is on Monday 8th September looking at Abi Dare's Climate Fiction prize winner "And so I roar." That book and three more are covered in this climate fiction round up. time to start planning your summer reading. jri.org.uk/climate-fictio…

Just over a week to go to our next webinar (June 26th). This promises to be a great talk and discussion. We already have a lot of sign-ups but it's not too late to join us. Follow this link here for your free place. jri.org.uk/book_events/re…

Check out our latest blog post as Rev'd Rich Clarkson reflects on our place in a big and ancient world. jri.org.uk/ancient-hills/