In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17 (NIV) The Epistle of James has long attracted some controversy. Martin Luther famously called it “an epistle of straw”, as he didn’t like James’ emphasis on works. The debate between those who …
When we talk about climate change, we often hear that the UK has made impressive progress in cutting emissions. Coal has disappeared from electricity generation. Renewable energy has expanded rapidly. Official statistics show greenhouse gas emissions falling steadily since the 1990s. All of this is true — and yet it …
It was near midnight on a Northern Line train out of Manchester Picadilly when I first dipped my toe into the world of pre-loved fashion. Manchester Arena had just disgorged its concert-going crowds into the cold night air, my daughter Katie and I amongst them. The train was jammed and …
How we talk about climate and nature matters. Taking the a familiar message and framing it differently can make a huge difference to how it is received. Finding ways to tell better stories that resonate with people is at the heart of Britain Talks Climate and Nature 2025, a resource …
I am currently in the Solomon Islands, where I have been spending a fortnight visiting the Anglican Church of Melanesia on behalf of my own Diocese of Lichfield and with the support of Melanesian Mission UK (MMUK). I have been visiting a whole range of places and communities, learning about …
Robert MacFarlane has worked as a Fellow at Emmanuel College University of Cambridge for many years, but in a parallel life has become well known as a champion of English nature writing and also a practitioner in this field, writing accounts of journeys on foot through the countryside and collaborating …
