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Margot Hodson

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Environmentalist, theologian and church minister in Oxfordshire, UK. Director of Theology and Education for The John Ray Initiative https://bsky.app/profile/johnrayinitiative.bsky.social Seeking resilient hope at a time of environmental crisis.

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · Nov 23

Just to introduce myself. I am both a geographer and a theologian and seek to combine these disciplines to find ways forward in the deepening environmental crisis. Married to environmental scientist @martinjhodson.bsky.social and we have a starter pack for Creation Care.
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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 3d

“Hurricane Melissa is yet another stark reminder that islands such as Jamaica face the brunt of accelerating extremes amplified by climate change, despite being among those who are the least responsible for the problem,” Leanne Archer, University of Bristol

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 3d

Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica after historic landfall

www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica after historic landfall

Melissa’s 185 mph winds rival the most intense Atlantic storms on record. The Category 5 hurricane is threatening Jamaica with a storm surge of up to 13 feet.

www.washingtonpost.com

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 8d

Illegal fishing is having devastating impacts - here an article about endangered eels being pushed towards extinction.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?

Interviews with experts and key players across four countries reveal why efforts to stop the multibillion-euro trafficking industry have failed – and how to save the endangered fish

www.theguardian.com

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 14d

This is a terrible decision for the future of the planet. The USA is not immune from climate change and future generations will judge their leaders for this day.
BBC News - Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

www.bbc.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 15d

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 15d

Informative article about changes in bird migration on our changing planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are re...

www.theguardian.com

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 15d

This is a really good interview with Bill Mckibben about the solar revolution. Transcript on the page and the radio interview. It's good to hear some good news on climate and renewable energy.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

How a climate doomsayer became an unexpected optimist

On this week’s “More To The Story,” environmentalist Bill McKibben examines how the remarkable rise of solar power could (finally) begin to slow climate change.

www.motherjones.com

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 16d

A really helpful article from climate scientist, Ed Hawkins
climatelabbook.substack.com/p/monitoring...

Monitoring changes in UK temperature

Multiple sources of data agree on long-term observed trends

climatelabbook.substack.com

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 16d

Looks like we are way off target. Babies born this year will be 25 in 2050 - what sort of world will we hand on to them? Is this fair?
BBC News - Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050

The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.

www.bbc.com

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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 17d

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Why Trump is not a death knell for global climate action - The Conversation

We need to take urgent #ClimateAction right now to avoid the worst of Climate Change!

Read on: theconversation.com/why-tru...
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Why Trump is not a death knell for global climate action

Trump might have pulled the pin on US climate action but the world might move on without him.

theconversation.com

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 17d

Good news!
www.linkedin.com/posts/laura-...

Renewables surpass coal in electricity production for the first time in 2025 | Laura Tobin posted on the topic | LinkedIn

💚 for the first time ever renewables, produced more electricity than coal-in the first half of 2025! So nice to report some good news for the planet-This feels like a turning point! Please share the ...

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 22d

Prince William to attend #COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Prince William to attend Cop30 UN climate summit in Brazil

Prince of Wales’s decision welcomed as a means of drawing attention to the event and galvanising talks

www.theguardian.com

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 20d

It would be great if more churches and others took up SCF approaches. The arrangements I saw were beautiful and far more natural. "Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these." Luke 12:27 (NIV)

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 20d

2/3 It is also very sad to see the damage done by imported flowers (an estimated 3kg CO2 per flower, plus loads of chemicals, plus lots of justice issues) and floral foam (dangerous chemicals and microplastics cubed).

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 20d

Yesterday, I went to an event with Sustainable Church Flowers (SCF), held at the Royal Chapel, St James' Palace (the King is a big supporter). It was inspiring to find out about more natural ways of displaying flowers and how beautiful local greenery can be in arrangements. 1/3
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Sustainable Church Flowers

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 23d

Very interesting article on the impact of pollution and climatology on location of poorer districts in cities, and the sad impact of that pollution on children, lessening their life chances.
Why this one area of cities is usually the poorest

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Column | Why this one area of cities is usually the poorest

The Department of Data went looking for geographic patterns in poverty, and stumbled upon a surprising culprit.

www.washingtonpost.com

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 23d

Many people see eating fish as a greener alternative to meat but we really should see it as a treat rather than a staple. This report is really concerning and is mirrored by similar situations worldwide.
uk.oceana.org/reports/deep...

Deep Decline: State of the UK's Fish Populations 2025

uk.oceana.org

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 24d

The UK has been a leader in fighting climate change and let's keep that role to provide a better future for our children and grandchildren and the world's biodiversity.

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 24d

This is good news! Some people say that it's not worth doing net zero because other countries won't be. This data shows that moving to renewable energy is a global trend. 1/2
BBC News - Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
www.bbc.com/news/article...

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.

www.bbc.com

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Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 28d

I've always had a great respect for Jonathan Freedland.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but with so much intolerance and antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start now, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

www.theguardian.com

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 28d

This is tragic
www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

Global banking climate group to stop operations after member exodus

Several major banks, including British lenders HSBC and Barclays, left the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the last year.

www.independent.co.uk

Margot Hodson @margothodson.bsky.social · 29d

This is utter madness both environmentally and economically. It trashes the future for no gain in the present, apart from the oil industry and those whose wealth depends on it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...