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Glasgow Central Mosque Solarised in major new global climate initiative launched at COP26

Glasgow Central Mosque Solarised in major new global climate initiative launched at COP26

The largest mosque in Scotland was recently solarised in order to drive down its carbon emissions and encourage buildings of worship to step up their fight against climate change. “As stewards of the earth, it is our moral responsibility to do everything we can to protect our planet and ensure

Praying for our planet: Religious leaders hold vigil as COP26 starts

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Praying for our planet: Religious leaders hold vigil as COP26 starts

Religious leaders gathered in George Square, Glasgow for a prayer vigil as COP26, the crucial UN climate summit opened Sunday. The unique prayer and meditation vigil brought together people of all backgrounds in the public square in Glasgow and, via a livestream from around the world, in a powerful, symbolic

The time for action is now: Muslim Council of Britain welcomes COP26

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The time for action is now: Muslim Council of Britain welcomes COP26

The Muslim Council of Britain is welcoming the start of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, taking place in Glasgow from Sunday, 31st October to 12th November. World leaders, campaigners, activists and industry representatives are set to gather to discuss commitments from previous accords and a vision for 2050. The

"History will judge you": An Open Letter to the Global Media

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"History will judge you": An Open Letter to the Global Media

By Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate Dear media editors around the world, Melting glaciers, wildfires, droughts, deadly heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, loss of biodiversity. These are all symptoms of a destabilizing planet, which are happening around us all the time. Those are the kind of things you report about. Sometimes. The

Muslims in UK & Ireland unite in call for COP26 climate action

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Muslims in UK & Ireland unite in call for COP26 climate action

Muslims across the UK and Ireland have issued a united rallying call for world leaders to act decisively on the climate crisis. “The joint statement is a bold declaration on the need for urgency in the face of the climate crisis,” said Kamran Shezad, The Director of the Islamic Foundation

Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity - WHO warns

Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity - WHO warns

Countries must set ambitious national climate commitments if they are to sustain a healthy and green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health, launched today, in the lead-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, spells out the

‘Future generations will never forgive us’: Pope Francis and 40 faith leaders issue urgent call to combat climate change

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‘Future generations will never forgive us’: Pope Francis and 40 faith leaders issue urgent call to combat climate change

An urgent call was made on Monday by Pope Francis and 40 faith leaders warning of the “grave threat” facing the world from climate change. They made the appeal on Oct. 4 in a joint message [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2021/10/04/0627/01342.