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· Dec 17
Bright Now: a fight for climate justice
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By supporting Operation Noah, you make real change happen. From helping to make billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuel companies, to our Green Investment Declaration, our award-winning charity makes an outsized impact. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved... youtu.be/EHUdW6azmrE?...
The World Council of Churches – a fellowship of 356 member Churches representing more than half a billion Christians – has endorsed our Green Investment Declaration which is calling on Churches and faith groups around the world to invest in climate solutions. www.operationnoah.org/world-counci...
World Council of Churches Endorses Green Investment Declaration - Operation Noah
Operation Noah is pleased to announce that the World Council of Churches (WCC) – a fellowship of 356 member Churches representing more than half a billion Christians – has endorsed our Green Investmen...
www.operationnoah.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The World Council of Churches – a fellowship of 356 member Churches representing more than half a billion Christians – has endorsed our Green Investment Declaration which is calling on Churches and faith groups around the world to invest in climate solutions. www.operationnoah.org/world-counci...
Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025 for the first time since the 1970s, as non-fossil energy sources grew fast enough in both countries to meet rising demand. Electricity generated by coal fell by 1.6% in China and by 3% in India. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Coal power falls in China and India for first time in decades
The shift, driven by record installations and softer demand growth, could mark a turning point for the world’s two biggest coal users
www.independent.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025 for the first time since the 1970s, as non-fossil energy sources grew fast enough in both countries to meet rising demand. Electricity generated by coal fell by 1.6% in China and by 3% in India. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Oxfam has called for more taxes on extreme wealth. The UK's richest 1% produced more carbon pollution in 8 days than the poorest 50% did in a year. Oxfam also says a billionaire has an investment portfolio which will produce annual emissions of 400k petrol cars. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Oxfam has called for more taxes on extreme wealth. The UK's richest 1% produced more carbon pollution in 8 days than the poorest 50% did in a year. Oxfam also says a billionaire has an investment portfolio which will produce annual emissions of 400k petrol cars. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Even without taking into account the savings to be made from avoiding climate disasters, an Oxford University study found a shift to renewables by 2050 could save the global economy at least $12 trillion in energy system costs, as compared to sticking with fossil fuels. www.dw.com/en/fossil-fu...
How clean energy could save us trillions – DW – 01/07/2026
As clean energy prices fall, a fast transition to renewable energy is the cheapest option on the table. Experts say it could save us trillions in energy costs alone.
www.dw.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Even without taking into account the savings to be made from avoiding climate disasters, an Oxford University study found a shift to renewables by 2050 could save the global economy at least $12 trillion in energy system costs, as compared to sticking with fossil fuels. www.dw.com/en/fossil-fu...
While the public's environmental views have been widely studied, less was known about the extent to which lawmakers underestimated support for climate action. But in a survey of UK & Belgian politicians, politicians often underestimated support for green policies. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals
Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
While the public's environmental views have been widely studied, less was known about the extent to which lawmakers underestimated support for climate action. But in a survey of UK & Belgian politicians, politicians often underestimated support for green policies. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Renewable energy produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, with wind the biggest renewable source of electricity & electricity generated by solar up a third. But Britain's electricity grid still leans too heavily on gas, which was up in 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Renewable energy produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, with wind the biggest renewable source of electricity & electricity generated by solar up a third. But Britain's electricity grid still leans too heavily on gas, which was up in 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In our December newsletter, we reflect on our Top 10 Moments of 2025, including the news that the investments of all 42 Church of England dioceses are now fossil fuel-free. We also update you on our Green Investment Declaration campaign, plans for 2026 & more. www.operationnoah.org/december-202...
December 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
In our December 2025 newsletter, we reflect on our Top 10 Moments of 2025, including the news that with the Diocese of Chichester’s recent divestment from fossil fuels – the final CofE diocese to dive...
www.operationnoah.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In our December newsletter, we reflect on our Top 10 Moments of 2025, including the news that the investments of all 42 Church of England dioceses are now fossil fuel-free. We also update you on our Green Investment Declaration campaign, plans for 2026 & more. www.operationnoah.org/december-202...
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We're celebrating the culmination of our Bright Now Campaign with this short video - it's a great story of how a small charity and our supporters helped put billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuels companies. Watch and be inspired to support our work!
By supporting Operation Noah, you make real change happen. From helping to make billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuel companies, to our Green Investment Declaration, our award-winning charity makes an outsized impact. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved... youtu.be/EHUdW6azmrE?...
Bright Now: a fight for climate justice
YouTube video by Operation Noah
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We're celebrating the culmination of our Bright Now Campaign with this short video - it's a great story of how a small charity and our supporters helped put billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuels companies. Watch and be inspired to support our work!
By supporting Operation Noah, you make real change happen. From helping to make billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuel companies, to our Green Investment Declaration, our award-winning charity makes an outsized impact. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved... youtu.be/EHUdW6azmrE?...
Bright Now: a fight for climate justice
YouTube video by Operation Noah
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
By supporting Operation Noah, you make real change happen. From helping to make billions of pounds off limits to fossil fuel companies, to our Green Investment Declaration, our award-winning charity makes an outsized impact. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved... youtu.be/EHUdW6azmrE?...
Renewables are smashing records, investment in clean energy is topping fossil fuel investment 2-1, EVs account for about 1/5 of new cars sold globally & China's emissions are flattening. But there is still much to be done to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement
The watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Renewables are smashing records, investment in clean energy is topping fossil fuel investment 2-1, EVs account for about 1/5 of new cars sold globally & China's emissions are flattening. But there is still much to be done to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
An analysis of the climate strategies of Europe’s 25 largest banks has shown that progress has ‘ground to a halt’, and in some cases is moving backwards, with only four banks analysed totally excluding financing for companies with new oil and gas projects. www.edie.net/europes-larg...
Europe’s largest banks accused of ‘moving backwards’ on climate action - edie
An analysis of the climate strategies of Europe’s 25 largest banks has shown that progress has ‘ground to a halt’, and in some cases is moving backwards, with only four banks analysed totally excludin...
www.edie.net
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
An analysis of the climate strategies of Europe’s 25 largest banks has shown that progress has ‘ground to a halt’, and in some cases is moving backwards, with only four banks analysed totally excluding financing for companies with new oil and gas projects. www.edie.net/europes-larg...
Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against the oil & gas giant Shell in the UK, seeking compensation for Shell's role in making the 2021 storm more severe. Shell is responsible for 2% of historic global greenhouse gases. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impact of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against the oil & gas giant Shell in the UK, seeking compensation for Shell's role in making the 2021 storm more severe. Shell is responsible for 2% of historic global greenhouse gases. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Operation Noah is pleased to announce that the Diocese of Chichester has divested from BP & Shell & no longer holds any investments in fossil fuel companies. Chichester was the final Church of England diocese to divest: all 42 CofE dioceses are now fossil free. www.operationnoah.org/diocese-of-c...
Diocese of Chichester Drops Investments in BP and Shell, Investments of all 42 Church of England Dioceses Now ‘Fossil Free’ - Operation Noah
Operation Noah is pleased to announce that the Diocese of Chichester has divested from BP and Shell and no longer holds any investments in fossil fuel companies. Chichester was the final Church of Eng...
www.operationnoah.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Operation Noah is pleased to announce that the Diocese of Chichester has divested from BP & Shell & no longer holds any investments in fossil fuel companies. Chichester was the final Church of England diocese to divest: all 42 CofE dioceses are now fossil free. www.operationnoah.org/diocese-of-c...
The UK gov't has pulled its $1.15bn support package of a controversial gas project in Mozambique. The Anglican bishop of Nampula in Mozambique, Rt Revd Manuel Ernesto, has criticised oil & gas prospecting as fuelling the climate crisis & destabilising communities. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK pulls $1.15bn support for Mozambique gas project after climate and terror concerns
TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region and was accused of violating human rights
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The UK gov't has pulled its $1.15bn support package of a controversial gas project in Mozambique. The Anglican bishop of Nampula in Mozambique, Rt Revd Manuel Ernesto, has criticised oil & gas prospecting as fuelling the climate crisis & destabilising communities. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Such an inspiring project - well done to all the volunteers who are taking such impressive practical climate action.
Operation Noah is at a farm near Hungerford with tree planting volunteers coordinated by the local church, St Lawrence’s, capturing a snippet of their inspirational project that has planted 8,300 trees in the area as part of their care for God’s creation 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Such an inspiring project - well done to all the volunteers who are taking such impressive practical climate action.
Operation Noah is at a farm near Hungerford with tree planting volunteers coordinated by the local church, St Lawrence’s, capturing a snippet of their inspirational project that has planted 8,300 trees in the area as part of their care for God’s creation 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳
December 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Operation Noah is at a farm near Hungerford with tree planting volunteers coordinated by the local church, St Lawrence’s, capturing a snippet of their inspirational project that has planted 8,300 trees in the area as part of their care for God’s creation 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳
After decades of warnings from climate scientists, practical responses are needed to reduce the severity of climate change-induced disasters. Activist Harjeet Singh said the link between individual disasters & climate change is settled, it's now time to respond. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?
Climate advocates say it's time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.
www.aljazeera.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
After decades of warnings from climate scientists, practical responses are needed to reduce the severity of climate change-induced disasters. Activist Harjeet Singh said the link between individual disasters & climate change is settled, it's now time to respond. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
On #GivingTuesday, we’re launching an Advent Appeal to help Christians and churches across the UK lead boldly on climate action in 2026 and beyond. You're invited to share in this mission to restore creation & bring hope to a warming world. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
On #GivingTuesday, we’re launching an Advent Appeal to help Christians and churches across the UK lead boldly on climate action in 2026 and beyond. You're invited to share in this mission to restore creation & bring hope to a warming world. Donate: www.operationnoah.org/get-involved/donate/
On 27 November, leaders gathered in London for a National Emergency Briefing on the climate & nature crises. Operation Noah – along with hundreds of other organisations & leaders – heard from experts in climate, biodiversity, food, health, economics & security. www.operationnoah.org/national-eme...
National Emergency Briefing - Operation Noah
Operation Noah attended the National Emergency Briefing on Thursday 27 November in Central London. Leading experts in climate science, biodiversity, food, health, economics and national security deliv...
www.operationnoah.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On 27 November, leaders gathered in London for a National Emergency Briefing on the climate & nature crises. Operation Noah – along with hundreds of other organisations & leaders – heard from experts in climate, biodiversity, food, health, economics & security. www.operationnoah.org/national-eme...
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In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...
November 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
In our November 2025 newsletter, we review all that happened (and didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, invite you to give to Operation N...
www.operationnoah.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...
In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...
November 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
In our November 2025 newsletter, we review all that happened (and didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, invite you to give to Operation N...
www.operationnoah.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...
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Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
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Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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A coalition of 18 faith organisations has released a joint statement urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise and reform taxes on wealth in Wednesday’s Budget 💼
Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/
Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A coalition of 18 faith organisations has released a joint statement urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise and reform taxes on wealth in Wednesday’s Budget 💼
Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/
Read the full statement here: https://justmoney.org.uk/news/faith-groups-call-for-bold-tax-reforms-to-rebuild-country/