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November 23, 2017

One of the least green budgets ever, says Greenpeace

Responding to the budget, John Sauven, chief executive of Greenpeace, said, “Despite the Chancellor’s pride in the UK’s climate leadership, hidden away in the unannounced text of the budget, he quietly revealed this was one of the least green budgets ever, because there will be no new money for renewables until at least 2025."
November 11, 2017

Investment in renewables creating 'a virtuous circle'

A report by Christian Aid says investment in renewable energy can deliver the triple benefit of energy access, lowering global carbon emissions and making a profit.
November 2, 2017

Rowan Williams calls on banks to stop profiting from climate change

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has questioned the morality of British banks profiting from projects which cause climate change and called for them to shift their investments away from fossil fuels.
October 6, 2017

Quakers in Britain welcome Scottish Government decision to ban fracking.

Quakers in Britain have welcomed the Scottish government announcement on 3 October 2017 that fracking is set to be permanently banned following "overwhelming" public support for outlawing the controversial process,
July 10, 2017

Global momentum on climate change leaves Trump 'marooned'

The world is navigating away from fossil fuels and sailing towards a clean, sustainable energy future, despite Donald Trump’s attempts to sabotage global efforts to tackle climate change, said Christian Aid at the close of the G20 summit.
June 3, 2017

Christian Aid responds to Trump's withdrawal from Paris Agreement

Christian Aid’s International Climate Lead, Mohamed Adow, has condemned Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.
May 31, 2017

Calls for Church of England to divest from ExxonMobil

Campaigners are holding a day of action to urge the Church of England to divest from ExxonMobil and all fossil fuels
May 16, 2017

Justin Welby's crucial intervention in fossil fuel divestment

Following the news that the Archbishop of Canterbury played a crucial role in the divestment of £20 million of fossil fuel investments by a major investment firm, Christian Aid is asking if the time has come for the Church of England to re-examine its own investments in fossil fuels.
May 10, 2017

Quakers gather on Pendle Hill in silent protest against fracking

More than a hundred Quakers climbed Pendle Hill on Saturday 6 May and held a Meeting for Worship to protest against fracking.
May 10, 2017

Staged wedding urges Church of England to divest from fossil fuels

Christian Climate Action has staged a wedding between the Church of England and fossil fuels to protest the Church's continued investment in the industry. The sketch and short prayer vigil took place on the steps of Church House, Dean's Yard, Westminster.