All Environment articles
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Real Life‘I won The Earthshot Prize – but all glory goes to God’
Despite having no formal fashion training, Omoyemi Akerele founded Lagos Fashion Week and won the most prestigious environmental prize on the planet. It’s all thanks to God leading her every step of the way, she says
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Interviews‘Science is catching up with scripture’ Meet the neuroscientist revealing what prayer does to your brain
In a world of constant distraction, could the ancient practices of prayer and stillness hold the key to a healthier, happier brain? Christian neuroscientist Dr Jake Fairnie explains what science is discovering about the power of switching off, why he believes the human brain points to a creator and why God is a bit like a moonwalking gorilla
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OpinionI’m a Christian AI engineer. Here’s my 3 ethical concerns
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere and has enormous potential for good. But how should Christians respond to concerns about its impact on the environment, human relationships and, ultimately, on the survival of the human race? Stephen Jenkins offers his opinion
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InterviewsLaura Anderson: ‘The climate movement really needs to hear the Christian message’
The Christian climate activist known as @LessWasteLaura has garnered more than 100,000 followers on social media. Caring for creation is not a side project for the Church, but a central gospel issue, she says
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OpinionWhy the grass isn’t Greener on the far-left of British politics
Don’t back the Green Party, says Lois McLatchie-Miller. Beneath their emphasis on the climate lies a different agenda where Christian ideals are strongly opposed
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OpinionHelp! I'm a Christian entrepreneur who uses AI...but should I?
The possibilities presented to us by Artificial Intelligence are many and varied, says Jean Kabasomi. But the technology also presents many questions and conflicts. In this open letter to the Church, she urges leaders to be proactive in helping their flock navigate it’s use wisely
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OpinionFactory farming is a faith issue. Here’s a Christian response to chlorinated chicken
The conversation around the prospect of chlorinated chicken coming to UK has primarily focused on food safety, Hadden Turner says that focus is misguided, and much more concern should be directed toward animal welfare, environmental damage and what our food choices say about our faith
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OpinionGod gave me the name of a mountain range and told me to pray for it. Here’s what happened next
When God dropped the name of an Australian mountain range into Catherine Disher’s heart, it sent her on a journey of discovery. Writing on World Environment Day, she urges Christians to return to our God-given role of being caretakers of his creation
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OpinionPope Francis (1936-2025): The people’s pope
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the Bishop of Rome from 2013 to 2025 in a papacy characterised by a dedication to the marginalised and a deep care for God’s creation. Though his time in office was not free from criticism and controversy, it was one that will leave a lasting impact on Catholics around the world, says Catherine Pepinster
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OpinionI’m a Christian and I’ll be voting for the Green party
The Green Party is not expected to win in the Edinburgh constituency where Alison Proud lives. But as a member of Christian Climate Action, Alison says voting for the environment still counts, and is motivated by her Christian faith
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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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OpinionHow the religious right became climate sceptics
Evangelicals in the USA didn’t get their environmental scepticism from the Bible. It’s come from elsewhere, explains Neall Pogue
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Magazine FeaturesA rubbish campaign
Every minute in sub-Saharan Africa, enough plastic waste to cover a football pitch is openly dumped or burned.
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ReviewsI am asking in the name of God - Pope Francis
This is Pope Francis’ manifesto for divine transformation in a world that he suggests is in crisis. The tone is like that of a devoted but concerned father, passing on some of the wisdom and insights he has gathered over a long life, well lived. From the ...
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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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OpinionApple’s pagan advert is offensive to Christians
Apple’s latest advert sees Mother Nature assessing the tech giant’s green credentials. But Apple would never dare depict Christian faith, says Kate Orson. Why are they willing to dabble with paganism?
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from Just Stop Oil
Is climate activism the new religion? Amid the party politics surrounding green policies - from the Uxbridge by-election to new oil and gas drilling licences in Scotland - George Pitcher argues there is much the Church could learn about loving our enemies from those on the frontlines of campaigning for change
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OpinionChristians, climate change is not an environmental campaign – it’s a racial justice issue
Instead of taking responsibility for clearing up our climate mess, Britons are pushing that burden onto Black and Brown people in the poorest communities around the world, says Holly-Anna Petersen
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TestimoniesFrom witchcraft to Orthodoxy
The writer and environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth was attracted to nature religions, but says Jesus ‘dragged’ him out of Wicca and towards him
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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
