All Climate crisis articles
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Magazine FeaturesShould Christians care about climate change?
Climate scientists are warning that rises in global temperatures will have catastrophic consequences for the planet. In a recent survey, 90 per cent of Premier Christianity readers agreed climate change should be a concern for the Church, but were divided over how pressing an issue it should be. So should we prioritise the environment or evangelism? Three Christians share their views
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OpinionWe interrupted a church service to protest climate change. Here’s why
Christian Climate Action’s protest during a live radio broadcast from Chichester Cathedral has sparked some criticism. Holly Anna Petersen says that far from being unchristian, standing up for the poor is more important than anything
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OpinionDisrupting a church service in the name of climate change isn’t Christian
Christian Climate Action has interrupted a service at Chichester Cathedral in order to protest about climate change. But whatever your views on the environment, the worship of God is sacrosanct. It should not be disrupted - especially by those who claim to follow Jesus - argues Gavin Ashenden
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OpinionRolling back on green pledges is unchristian and unfair
The government’s U-turn on environmental policies will negatively impact the poorest in our society, both here and abroad, says Holly-Anna Petersen. It is not what God would have us do
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Real Life‘I shaved my head during a church service’
Judith Russenberger recently shaved her head as an act of repentance during a church service in Southwark Cathedral. Here she explains why
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Opinion‘A day of reckoning is coming’ – This is why Christians must take radical climate action now
Holly-Anna Petersen, a member of Christian Climate Action, says this week’s record heatwaves and wildfires underline why disruptive climate protests are more than justified
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OpinionI disrupted a church service. Here’s why Christians like me are taking radical action against climate change
Despite the Archbishop of Canterbury declaring that climate change is the greatest challenge we face, the Church of England still invests millions in fossil fuels. Valerie King from Christian Climate Action is calling on the CofE to divest by October 2022 – and she’s disrupting church services to make her point
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OpinionOur bad stewardship of the earth was threatening food supply long before the war in Ukraine
It isn’t just the war in Ukraine that is threatening our food supply and pushing up prices. God has given us a mandate to steward the earth well and it’s more important than ever that we look after it, says Tim Farron MP
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OpinionStanding up for creation is a sacred sacrifice. My Christian friends came close to prison this week
Those in power want to clamp down on our right to peaceful protest. If it happens, it will seriously undermine our democratic freedoms
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OpinionWhat matters most: sin or climate change?
Dr Ian Paul asks: does it have to be an either/or choice?
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OpinionUpping foreign aid won’t necessarily solve poverty. A more Christ-like response is required
When it comes to helping the hurting, Jesus modelled a unique approach. This story from Bolivia shows how Christians today are making a real difference
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OpinionThe climate change ‘code red for humanity’ headlines are apocalyptic. Here are 4 things Christians must do
A major new report from the UN predicts a future of famines, floods and droughts unless action is taken now to prevent climate change. But is it news, and what should Christians do?
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OpinionThe G7 summit was all talk and not much action: Christians need to keep praying for more
Tearfund’s Ruth Valerio says the G7 leaders have failed to deliver financial support for less wealthy nations
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OpinionWhy Christian teenagers are writing to G7 leaders this week
As some of the world’s most powerful leaders arrive in Cornwall, Christian teens are urging them to take action on climate change
