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Pharmaceuticals in Rivers: the Invisible Pollution
by Edison Barbieri, 5 Gennaio 2026 – Fonte: Città Nuova An often overlooked but increasingly serious form of pollution is affecting rivers and freshwater ecosystems around the world: pharmaceutical residues. Substances from commonly used medicines — including antibiotics, hormones, painkillers and psychiatric drugs — are now regularly detected in rivers, lakes and streams. Even when present…
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UN Climate-Related Decades Shaping the Years Ahead
As 2026 begins, the United Nations is entering a new long-term commitment with the launch of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035). This Decade highlights the urgent need to reduce emissions, improve accessibility, and reshape how people and goods move — recognising transport as a key driver of climate change and social inequality. Its…
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From Christmas Trees to Global Pollution
adapted from Benedetto Gui’s article in Città Nuova A simple seasonal question — is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? — opens up a much bigger picture about how our everyday choices are connected to global environmental injustice. Studies suggest that producing an artificial Christmas tree generates far more CO₂ than…
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Plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean is giving rise to a new, human-made marine ecosystem.
Summary of Edison Barbieri’s recent article in Città Nuova: Recent scientific research shows that the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, located between California and Hawaii, is no longer just a symbol of ocean pollution. The vast amount of floating plastic has created hard surfaces in the open ocean, allowing many marine organisms to attach, survive and…
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“Let Justice Flow Like Rivers”: All-Ireland Churches to Gather for Landmark Creation Care Conference
Newry, 17 January 2026 — Church leaders, politicians, theologians, scientists and grassroots practitioners from across Ireland will gather in Newry this January for a major all-Ireland conference on Creation Care. The event is organised by the Irish Council of Churches, in partnership with the Irish Inter Church Meeting and Church Leaders, and reflects a growing…
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Corrymeela’s Climate Justice Article for December 2025
Thanks Alex Wimberly for these reflections on COP 30: COP30 took place in Brazil in November and brought the usual disappointments, particularly on implementation, but some progress. The decisions reflected both a shared desire for global action and increasingly polarized interests. I’ve drawn on an analysis of outcomes by the International Institute for Sustainable Development…
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Well done to Moycraig Young Farmers
Moycraig Young Farmers is with Power NI e Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster. ♻️🌎 Moycraig is MOO-ving to ZERO 🌎♻️ This year, we are building on from the strong sustainability pledge we had created last year. We are delighted to announce our new pledge which is “Moycraig MOO-ving to ZERO” This isn’t just a motto…
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What we read in November
There’s an inspiring wave of climate action sweeping across Northern Ireland, with everything from groundbreaking infrastructure investments to passionate grassroots heroes making real change happen. Renowned author Michael Rosen is championing an innovative approach to climate education through the “Hot Poets Ignite” initiative, which pairs over 20 poets with climate scientists to deliver engaging poetry…
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World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches is a fellowship of 356 Churches from more than 120 countries, representing over 600 million Christians worldwide. It includes most of the world’s Orthodox churches, scores of Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed churches, as well as many united and independent churches.
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Green Anglicans
Green Anglicans is a movement started by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa which is focused on empowering, encouraging and holding the church accountable in caring for the earth that God has graciously placed us in. (greenanglicans.org)