Training opportunities for parishes will be announced soon. Working with Lancaster University, the Diocese have commissioned a bespoke carbon calculator for churches that helps identify the priorities for tackling carbon emissions. Read more. 

Given the large geographical size of the Ripon episcopal area, we sought out 3 people to share the role of Area Environment Champion. Now we have four! Read more. 

Hope for the Future are rolling out free workshops in schools across Yorkshire! Activities to educate secondary school students on climate change challenges and opportunities and to hear from and debate with their local MP.  More 

National interest was sparked by the Church of England's climate-conscious commandments to reduce the amount of plastic we use over Lent. Read more. View the plastic-free challenge here. 

Buckingham Palace outlined new waste plans phasing out straws and single use plastic bottles from the Royal estates, following the Queen's work with Sir David Attenborough on a conservation documentary. Read more. 

Stephen Hawking's death has highlighted his life's achievements and his comments on the future of humanity "We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet". Watch here. 

A 25-year programme to plant 50 million trees in massive woodland creation project is under way  throughout Yorkshire. Woodland cover in our region is at just 7.6%, below the UK average of 13% and far below the EU average of 44%. Read more.

Ready to print magazine article for your parish magazine about measuring your carbon footprint. Click here.  

A resource for your weekly newsletter, one top tip a week to last you through the year ahead. Click here.  

Advice on Church Heating systems. Independent informal information for churches on renewable and low carbon heating. Please help!