What we're thinking

Mara Vanderslice, is responsible for White House liaison with religious organisations. Read her article about a recent to trip to the Gulf - centered around a day of prayer...

"The chain of responsibility for the Gulf disaster does not stop with its CEO..."

 Naomi Klein travelled to the Gulf Coast to see the effects of the BP oil spill, and meet the people whose livelihoods are directly at risk.

In this piece from Sunday's Observer she explains why it is not just an industrial accident but a wound inflicted on the Earth that lays bare the hubris at the heart of capitalism:

Our guide to help you ensure climate change is a priority for your local politicians…

Rev. Chris Brice explores two faith narratives that give the lie once and for all to the claim of the sceptic that small, individual, acts of faith in the face of apparently impossible odds are of no significance.

“Climate change is too serious an issue to get lost in confusion”.

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At Copenhagen, countries pledged to submit their carbon-cutting plans by the end of this month. Few have done so.

By Michael Northcott, 22nd January 2010
 

Dr Echlin looks to the Scriptures to understand why me must we must live more sustainable lives to replenish, protect and restore the river Jordan and heal the Earth's waters.

My daughter, Helen, and I went to Copenhagen for the weekend, By Ruth Jarman, 16th December 2009

We arrived back a little tired of the 36 hours in trains and stations, but invigorated by spending so much time, and in such close quarters, with other people who know how bad things are

What has climate change got to do with being a Christian? Read Mark Dowd and Ann Pettifor's FAQs on why the need for ON is so urgent and why we all have an important role to play...