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23 Jan 2014

Three hundredth eco-congregation announced in Scotland

Priestfield Parish Church in Edinburgh is the 300th church in Scotland to register as an eco-congregation, it has been announced.
26 Jun 2009

Scottish Government challenged on climate targets

A senior Church of Scotland minister has welcomed new climate change targets, but warned they were doomed to fail unless the people of Scotland were involved at a grassroots level.
25 Feb 2009

'Carbon fast' urged during Lent

The Energy and Climate Change Minister, Ed Miliband MP, and senior Church of England's Bishops are urging people to cut down on carbon rather than give up chocolate this Lent.
24 Nov 2008

Church says new coal power station makes government targets 'impossible'

A senior Church official has voiced his 'disbelief' at plans for a new coal fired power station in Scotland. Reverend Ian Galloway, convener of the Kirk’s Church and Society Council, said he was “shocked” to see the proposals.
23 Jun 2008

Church bulk buys energy monitors for congregation

A church in Cheltenham is bulk buying energy monitors in a drive to shrink the carbon footprint of its congregation. The move is part of a growing eco-awareness within the churches. Click here to get your Owl energy monitor