Sharon Hall
@drsharonhall.bsky.social
Bright Now Campaign Manager at operationnoah.bsky.social , leading work on Church Land Use & Climate Solutions. Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly (Micah 6v8). Views my own.
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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...
Great simple story of getting into habits for reducing food waste. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The one change that worked: I started bringing my own takeaway box to every meal – and sparked a mini movement
Every year, 1bn tonnes of food are wasted. I value my meals and the work that has gone into them, so I am now always prepared and ready to take home delicious leftovers
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Great simple story of getting into habits for reducing food waste. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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.
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'The Earthlycrumb Tragedies'
(with apologies to Edward Gorey & for being overly morbid)
A poem in 26 Skeets... 🧵
(with apologies to Edward Gorey & for being overly morbid)
A poem in 26 Skeets... 🧵
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
'The Earthlycrumb Tragedies'
(with apologies to Edward Gorey & for being overly morbid)
A poem in 26 Skeets... 🧵
(with apologies to Edward Gorey & for being overly morbid)
A poem in 26 Skeets... 🧵
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Our Christmas countdown for nature lovers is back! 😍🎄
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
December 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Our Christmas countdown for nature lovers is back! 😍🎄
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
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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...
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Nearly 6 months ago we delivered a letter to eight UK denominations, calling on them to use their land for the benefit of climate & nature & to achieve net zero land emissions by 2030. In this update, we share some of the progress we're making on this campaign. www.operationnoah.org/church-land-...
Church Land Use Campaign Update - Operation Noah
As we approach six months on from sharing our Open Letter with denomination leaders, we are excited to share the progress we’ve made together on the Church Land Use campaign so far. On World Environme...
www.operationnoah.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Nearly 6 months ago we delivered a letter to eight UK denominations, calling on them to use their land for the benefit of climate & nature & to achieve net zero land emissions by 2030. In this update, we share some of the progress we're making on this campaign. www.operationnoah.org/church-land-...
Great examples of win-wins from agroforestry. Midwest Farms Are Going Nuts - A shift toward growing chestnuts, pecans and walnuts is reviving soil once exhausted by dreary corn and soy. reasonstobecheerful.world/midwest-farm...
Midwest Farms Are Going Nuts
A shift toward growing chestnuts, pecans and walnuts is reviving soil once exhausted by dreary corn and soy.
reasonstobecheerful.world
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Great examples of win-wins from agroforestry. Midwest Farms Are Going Nuts - A shift toward growing chestnuts, pecans and walnuts is reviving soil once exhausted by dreary corn and soy. reasonstobecheerful.world/midwest-farm...
Really moving account of the Maui wildfires in 2023. ‘We sent the kids home. Then all our cellphones went out’ – This is climate breakdown | Hawaii | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We sent the kids home. Then all our cellphones went out’ – This is climate breakdown
When the Maui fires ripped through Hawaii, the community came together. For everyone it was a life-changing experience. This is Ryan’s story
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Really moving account of the Maui wildfires in 2023. ‘We sent the kids home. Then all our cellphones went out’ – This is climate breakdown | Hawaii | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Great to see that the National Estate for Nature Group - whose members own c.10% of England - have agreed to "publish estate management plans by April 2026", setting out how each of them are contributing to 30x30 & Environment Act targets.
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Leading the way: National Estate for Nature agrees shared objectives to accelerate nature recovery
The National Estate for Nature group has taken an important step forward in its mission to drive nature recovery across England’s major estates. Read this post to find out more.
defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Great to see that the National Estate for Nature Group - whose members own c.10% of England - have agreed to "publish estate management plans by April 2026", setting out how each of them are contributing to 30x30 & Environment Act targets.
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**Planning and Infrastructure Bill update**
The House of Lords have moved to keep vital protections for sensitive habitats and species.
It's now time to ask MPs to hold the line.
Let your MP know that we need to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
The House of Lords have moved to keep vital protections for sensitive habitats and species.
It's now time to ask MPs to hold the line.
Let your MP know that we need to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
**Planning and Infrastructure Bill update**
The House of Lords have moved to keep vital protections for sensitive habitats and species.
It's now time to ask MPs to hold the line.
Let your MP know that we need to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
The House of Lords have moved to keep vital protections for sensitive habitats and species.
It's now time to ask MPs to hold the line.
Let your MP know that we need to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
I don't celebrate Halloween but I feel obliged to pass on this public information film about the socialist vampires who invented the climate crisis. 🧛🌎🎃
Hi Bluesky 👋 I’m Oli, socialist vampire. I invented the climate crisis as a means to push through evil policies that will create a greener fairer world with more free-range organic humans (which as we all know, have the most delicious blood)
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I don't celebrate Halloween but I feel obliged to pass on this public information film about the socialist vampires who invented the climate crisis. 🧛🌎🎃
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📣 Olivia Blake MP, Chair of The Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus: “This Caucus will restore a shared sense of purpose and rebuild consensus, resist division and remind the country that action on climate and nature is not optional. It is essential.”
environmentjournal.online/headlines/cl... #CNCC
environmentjournal.online/headlines/cl... #CNCC
October 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
📣 Olivia Blake MP, Chair of The Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus: “This Caucus will restore a shared sense of purpose and rebuild consensus, resist division and remind the country that action on climate and nature is not optional. It is essential.”
environmentjournal.online/headlines/cl... #CNCC
environmentjournal.online/headlines/cl... #CNCC
This project looks great - Growing sphagnum moss at The Greenhouse Project. I wonder if some of the moss will be used on the Church Commissioners land which is also part of the Red Rose Peatlands Project. youtu.be/FBncDpHd5aU?...
Growing sphagnum moss at The Greenhouse Project
YouTube video by lancswildlifetrust
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October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This project looks great - Growing sphagnum moss at The Greenhouse Project. I wonder if some of the moss will be used on the Church Commissioners land which is also part of the Red Rose Peatlands Project. youtu.be/FBncDpHd5aU?...
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October's newsletter features an interview with Lorna Gold who organised the 'Raising Hope' climate conference with Pope Leo; an interview with Tearfund's Hannah Eves who is attending COP30; an invitation to attend our greening church investments webinar & more. www.operationnoah.org/october-2025...
October 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
It was encouraging to see Pope Leo and King Charles pray together at the Vatican. Not only was it an historic display of Christian unity, but, as the Vatican’s official news agency reported, the visit...
www.operationnoah.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
October's newsletter features an interview with Lorna Gold who organised the 'Raising Hope' climate conference with Pope Leo; an interview with Tearfund's Hannah Eves who is attending COP30; an invitation to attend our greening church investments webinar & more. www.operationnoah.org/october-2025...
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🎉Historic Court win🎉
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎉Historic Court win🎉
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
The greenwashing adverts of fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies have been ruled illegal, in a case taken by
@amisdelaterre.org, @greenpeace.fr & @notreaffaireatous.bsky.social with our support. 1/4
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Dr Lorna Gold recently came to international attention for her part in organising the Raising Hope climate conference, held earlier this month & attended by Pope Leo. Here, Lorna shares insights from the conference & her hopes for the climate movement. www.operationnoah.org/raising-hope...
'Raising Hope' for the Climate with Pope Leo: an Interview with Lorna Gold - Operation Noah
Though she is well known in climate campaigning circles, Lorna recently came to international attention for her role in this month’s ‘Raising Hope’ Conference, attended by Pope Leo. Lorna was not only...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Dr Lorna Gold recently came to international attention for her part in organising the Raising Hope climate conference, held earlier this month & attended by Pope Leo. Here, Lorna shares insights from the conference & her hopes for the climate movement. www.operationnoah.org/raising-hope...
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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...
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...
www.operationnoah.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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...
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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...
October 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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...
This theatre piece on confronting climate catastrophe sounds great. Any other suggestions of pieces which use comedy to share a powerful and hopeful message about climate action? www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/o...
‘This is not a sealed deal’: Bryony Kimmings on confronting climate catastrophe in a ‘great night out’
The revered performance artist returns with three arresting projects for stage and screen, each cultivating hope for the condition of the planet
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This theatre piece on confronting climate catastrophe sounds great. Any other suggestions of pieces which use comedy to share a powerful and hopeful message about climate action? www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/o...
Pleased that the UK was one of the first to sign the High Seas Treaty, and that it will finally become international law early next year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Key oceans treaty crosses critical threshold to come into force
Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Pleased that the UK was one of the first to sign the High Seas Treaty, and that it will finally become international law early next year. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good news about banning burning on peatland. Now we need progress on the bill to ban horticultural peat too - back in Parliament this Friday 12 September.
Great to see that government WILL ban moorland burning on peat deeper than 30cm, and over a much greater area than previously
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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.
www.gov.uk
September 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Good news about banning burning on peatland. Now we need progress on the bill to ban horticultural peat too - back in Parliament this Friday 12 September.
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NEW – Factcheck: 16 misleading myths about solar power
✍️ @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
🎨 @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @jjgoodman.bsky.social Tom Pearson
Read here: buff.ly/47kIjiZ
✍️ @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
🎨 @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @jjgoodman.bsky.social Tom Pearson
Read here: buff.ly/47kIjiZ
August 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NEW – Factcheck: 16 misleading myths about solar power
✍️ @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
🎨 @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @jjgoodman.bsky.social Tom Pearson
Read here: buff.ly/47kIjiZ
✍️ @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
🎨 @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @jjgoodman.bsky.social Tom Pearson
Read here: buff.ly/47kIjiZ
One unexpected highlight at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social was catching up on the impressive trajectory and lovely performing family of @iainarcher.bsky.social - discovered him at my first Greenbelt in 1995 where I bought the cassette. And I still remembered the lyrics!
August 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
One unexpected highlight at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social was catching up on the impressive trajectory and lovely performing family of @iainarcher.bsky.social - discovered him at my first Greenbelt in 1995 where I bought the cassette. And I still remembered the lyrics!
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We've had some very determined young people playing our Greenopoly game @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social - some have even finished the game having invested in all the climate solutions and gaining a good heap of money. Climate solutions for the win!
August 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We've had some very determined young people playing our Greenopoly game @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social - some have even finished the game having invested in all the climate solutions and gaining a good heap of money. Climate solutions for the win!