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The John Ray Initiative
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We had a wonderful time at our Global Conference this week - hearing from scientists, technologists, theologians, and church leaders from around the world about how science and faith intersect across different contexts.
Thank you to all who joined us!
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Calling early-career scientists, theologians, and ministry students!
The Elisha Project is a year-long initiative to integrate environmental science and ministry, for Christians with a passion for the natural world.
Apply by 30 Sep: tcen.org.uk/applications/
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World's largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown (30 seats) completes first flight
"over upstate New York in 27 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,100 feet and using just $5 worth of electricity"
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Is climate change a sign of end times? Is saving souls more important than saving species? Do personal choices really matter?
St Augustine’s College of Theology will be running its environmental course for lay Christians again this autumn:
staugustinescollege.ac.uk/go…
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Superb mustread by @freedland on the madness not just of climate denial, but of media distraction from it, even as we all swelter in this unprecedented heatwave, now firmly attributed by scientists to global heating.
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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It feels deeply ironic to be posting about climate scepticism when today we may well break the temperature record for June AGAIN!! But here is my response to Ian Paul's recent blog post, "Should the Church be saving the planet, or saving people?"
Climate change science has been established for decades, and we are now seeing the impacts. As Ian Paul's recent blog demonstrates scepticism persists in society. @MartinHodson1 challenges this and finds encouragement in the rise of renewables. jri.org.uk/climate-change-ta…
Climate change science has been established for decades, and we are now seeing the impacts. As Ian Paul's recent blog demonstrates scepticism persists in society. @MartinHodson1 challenges this and finds encouragement in the rise of renewables. jri.org.uk/climate-change-ta…
jri.org.uk/exhibition-r... Shelly Dennison reviews two very different exhibitions in Oxford that explore environmental issues: The Bodleian's Wonder of Birds & Climate, Culture, Care (part of the Ashmolean's NOW exhibition).
Have a read and maybe plan your own visit...
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We are in the Age of Humans - the Anthropocene.
Our new article (open access) shows how even with a moderate future emissions scenario, global temperature will still be elevated by 3-4°C in the year 3000!
Lifetime of our CO2 in the air is that long.
agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.…
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"It is a book that combines practical scientific/engineering explanation with a discussion of traditional and Christian virtues"
📚 James Currall reviews a discussion of climate change and ethics churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…
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Polls show that 80-89% of the global public understand the threat of climate breakdown and want their governments to act, but the world seems to be going backwards because the fossil fuel companies face fighting for survival, writes @fionaharvey
theguardian.com/environment/…
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Thank you to @KeepTheFaithmag, the @ChurchTimes, @TWRuk, and more for highlighting our Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awardees - we're excited to see these projects develop!
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This is about a thousand more people than died in the attack on the World Trade Centre in 2001, yet hardly a mention in news bulletins. Extreme heat is becoming so frequent to the point where it’s no longer noteworthy, while some say we should slow down on emissions reductions…
One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India
With temperatures touching 48°C (118 F) in Rajasthan, India is facing intense heatwaves driven by climate change
People are dying in these oven like temperatures
Food crops are being devastated
ndtv.com/health/one-day-of-e…
Thanks to @eclasproject for funding the Elisha Project of the Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN) jri.org.uk/tcen/
Fifteen churches and Christian organisations have been awarded nearly £300,000 of grants to support engagement between #science and faith @eclasproject
#ScienceAndFaith
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We are very grateful to @eclasproject funding the Elisha Project of the Theological Colleges Environment Network jri.org.uk/tcen/ More details to follow!
We are privileged to support churches and theological colleges in the UK to explore science and faith with creativity and imagination.
Introducing our Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awardees for 2026-27: eclasproject.org/eclas-fundi…
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A time of reflection in Kew Gardens & St Anne’s Church, ending with Choral Evensong. Wednesday 6 May 2026 (09:30-17:00). This event will be led by me (plant scientist), & @MargotHodson (vicar & environmental theologian).
kewtheologyandgardening.org.…
What can your church do to speed up the green transition. Just over two weeks to our 13th April webinar with Shilpita Matthews of Operation Noah. Sign up below for your free ticket: NB: On the sign up page click + to add a ticket, then click "get tickets." jri.org.uk/book_events/green…
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Christianity .... and climate change?
I recently sat down with former NBC climate reporter @ChaseCainNBC to talk about how faith—specifically Christianity—intersects with climate change.
This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a long time; and I didn't hold back!
We discussed how many use their faith as an excuse to reject what science tells us about how the planet is warming, humans are responsible and the impacts are serious.
But even more importantly, we talked about responsibility, hope, and what it really means to love the world and each other, if we truly believe that God has given us the ability to act, with love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
This isn't an easy topic to engage with, but it’s one I think matters more and more.
If you’re interested, check it out - and don't forget to share 💚
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Check out my review of Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. He argues we're on the cusp of a renewable revolution which represents a last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization. It's a great read, balancing hope, realism and activism. jri.org.uk/james-watterson-r…
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Problems signing up? We've noticed quite a few people visiting our page to sign up for this important webinar but not getting their free ticket. The way to do it is first click on the + to add your free ticket, then click on "Get tickets" Don't miss out! jri.org.uk/book_events/green…