Cameron Conant
@cameronconant.bsky.social
Communications Officer and Climate Campaigner. Trustee @operationnoah.bsky.social. Londoner.
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In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...
November 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
In our November 2025 newsletter, we review all that happened (and didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, invite you to give to Operation N...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In our November newsletter, we review all that happened (& didn't) at COP30, update you on our Church land-use campaign, consider timber as a climate solution, hear from campaigner Hannah Eves about her time at COP30, introduce our Advent Appeal & much more. www.operationnoah.org/november-202...
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Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), making the transition away from fossil fuels 'inevitable' despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA
Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drilling
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November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), making the transition away from fossil fuels 'inevitable' despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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October's newsletter features an interview with Lorna Gold who organised the 'Raising Hope' climate conference with Pope Leo; an interview with Tearfund's Hannah Eves who is attending COP30; an invitation to attend our greening church investments webinar & more. www.operationnoah.org/october-2025...
October 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
It was encouraging to see Pope Leo and King Charles pray together at the Vatican. Not only was it an historic display of Christian unity, but, as the Vatican’s official news agency reported, the visit...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
October's newsletter features an interview with Lorna Gold who organised the 'Raising Hope' climate conference with Pope Leo; an interview with Tearfund's Hannah Eves who is attending COP30; an invitation to attend our greening church investments webinar & more. www.operationnoah.org/october-2025...
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Dr Lorna Gold recently came to international attention for her part in organising the Raising Hope climate conference, held earlier this month & attended by Pope Leo. Here, Lorna shares insights from the conference & her hopes for the climate movement. www.operationnoah.org/raising-hope...
'Raising Hope' for the Climate with Pope Leo: an Interview with Lorna Gold - Operation Noah
Though she is well known in climate campaigning circles, Lorna recently came to international attention for her role in this month’s ‘Raising Hope’ Conference, attended by Pope Leo. Lorna was not only...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Dr Lorna Gold recently came to international attention for her part in organising the Raising Hope climate conference, held earlier this month & attended by Pope Leo. Here, Lorna shares insights from the conference & her hopes for the climate movement. www.operationnoah.org/raising-hope...
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That feeling when a young person who targeted me online is dating the director of the FBI.
October 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
That feeling when a young person who targeted me online is dating the director of the FBI.
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While limiting global heating to 1.5C is still possible, Britain must prepare for 2C of warming within 25 years, the government's climate advisers have said. That limit is hotter & sooner than most previous official advice & will require greater investment to adapt. news.sky.com/story/uk-mus...
UK must prepare for 2C of warming by 2050, government told for first time
The goal is hotter and sooner than most official previous advice, and is a nod to the high chance of breaching the ambitious Paris Agreement limit. National advisers on the Climate Change Committee ho...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
While limiting global heating to 1.5C is still possible, Britain must prepare for 2C of warming within 25 years, the government's climate advisers have said. That limit is hotter & sooner than most previous official advice & will require greater investment to adapt. news.sky.com/story/uk-mus...
It’s easy for people to deny the reality of human-caused climate change by showing fake graphs, pointing to discredited views, perpetuating myths or levelling ad hominem attacks against campaigners/scientists. But insurers actually have to run the numbers. Stop funding fossil fuels.
Some British towns may have to be abandoned as climate change makes flood-prone areas uninsurable. Analysis from insurer Aviva reveals the extent of the sector's concern. More investment is needed in hard engineering & nature-based solutions. #GreenInvestment www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It’s easy for people to deny the reality of human-caused climate change by showing fake graphs, pointing to discredited views, perpetuating myths or levelling ad hominem attacks against campaigners/scientists. But insurers actually have to run the numbers. Stop funding fossil fuels.
As the U.S. doubles down on old, polluting, and expensive forms of energy, much of the rest of the world is moving on.
Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year – a historic first and 'a crucial turning point', according to the global energy think tank Ember. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
As the U.S. doubles down on old, polluting, and expensive forms of energy, much of the rest of the world is moving on.
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Are you a Christian with a passion for addressing the climate & biodiversity crises? Do you believe the Church has a vital role to play in this work? Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help inspire the Church to take action on the climate crisis. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...
Operation Noah Seeks New Trustees - Operation Noah
Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help lead our mission to inspire and equip the Church to take action on climate change. In this voluntary position, you will play an active role in shapin...
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October 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Are you a Christian with a passion for addressing the climate & biodiversity crises? Do you believe the Church has a vital role to play in this work? Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help inspire the Church to take action on the climate crisis. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...
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While the Tory party's energy & climate policy grows increasingly detached from reality, worth reflecting on a remarkable, under-reported event at Labour conference: the launch of Climate Jobs UK, a campaign by GMB, Prospect & other TUs focused on the creation of good jobs in the energy transition
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October 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
While the Tory party's energy & climate policy grows increasingly detached from reality, worth reflecting on a remarkable, under-reported event at Labour conference: the launch of Climate Jobs UK, a campaign by GMB, Prospect & other TUs focused on the creation of good jobs in the energy transition
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In 2024, glaciers outside the giant ice sheets of Greenland & Antarctica lost 450 billion tonnes of ice. 'It's sad, but at the same time, it's also empowering,' says Prof Regine Hock. 'If you decarbonise...you can preserve glaciers. We have it in our hands.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Before and after images show glaciers vanishing before our eyes
They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
In 2024, glaciers outside the giant ice sheets of Greenland & Antarctica lost 450 billion tonnes of ice. 'It's sad, but at the same time, it's also empowering,' says Prof Regine Hock. 'If you decarbonise...you can preserve glaciers. We have it in our hands.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An American leader we can trust.
Pope Leo has criticised those who minimise the 'increasingly evident' impact of rising temperatures in his first major statement on climate change. Reiterating the words of Pope Francis, the new pontiff lambasted critics who 'ridicule those who speak of global warming'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pope Leo hits out at critics of global warming
In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
An American leader we can trust.
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In our latest newsletter, we celebrate that more than 150 of you have already written to your MP, demanding that the gov't stops the Rosebank oil field; reflect on the 'Make Them Pay' demonstration held in London; share the latest climate news – and much more! www.operationnoah.org/september-20...
September 2025 Newsletter - Operation Noah
Despite an avalanche of bad news – and a difficult political environment for environmental campaigners in the wake of Donald Trump’s push for more fossil fuels – the seemingly unstoppable increase in ...
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October 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In our latest newsletter, we celebrate that more than 150 of you have already written to your MP, demanding that the gov't stops the Rosebank oil field; reflect on the 'Make Them Pay' demonstration held in London; share the latest climate news – and much more! www.operationnoah.org/september-20...
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By continuing to fund and support a fossil fuel-based energy system, the US is violating international law, a group of young people have argued to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. 'This petition is about truth and accountability,' said Levi, 18. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition
Petition says that US government’s protection of fossil fuel interests has put people in harm’s way
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September 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
By continuing to fund and support a fossil fuel-based energy system, the US is violating international law, a group of young people have argued to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. 'This petition is about truth and accountability,' said Levi, 18. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Global investment in renewable tech & projects reached $386bn, up 10% on the same period last year. Global energy investment is likely to hit $3.3 trillion this year: more than $1tn is likely to fund fossil fuels, but double that will fund low-carbon energy. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback
Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say
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September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Global investment in renewable tech & projects reached $386bn, up 10% on the same period last year. Global energy investment is likely to hit $3.3 trillion this year: more than $1tn is likely to fund fossil fuels, but double that will fund low-carbon energy. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Operation Noah Patron Ann Pettifor – a renowned economist – has spoken out about Rosebank, a proposed North Sea oil field: 'Rosebank is an environmental disaster waiting to happen – one which will do nothing to lower energy bills or improve UK energy security.' www.operationnoah.org/lets-stop-ro...
"Let's stop Rosebank" - Ann Pettifor - Operation Noah
Article "Let's stop Rosebank" - Ann Pettifor Operation Noah
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September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Operation Noah Patron Ann Pettifor – a renowned economist – has spoken out about Rosebank, a proposed North Sea oil field: 'Rosebank is an environmental disaster waiting to happen – one which will do nothing to lower energy bills or improve UK energy security.' www.operationnoah.org/lets-stop-ro...
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Switching to a greener bank is easier than most people think - could you join Cameron and make your pledge to switch to a more ethical bank? 🌎💷
👉 Join the Big Bank Switch today: justmoney.org.uk/the-big-bank...
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👉 Join the Big Bank Switch today: justmoney.org.uk/the-big-bank...
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July 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Switching to a greener bank is easier than most people think - could you join Cameron and make your pledge to switch to a more ethical bank? 🌎💷
👉 Join the Big Bank Switch today: justmoney.org.uk/the-big-bank...
@operationnoah.bsky.social
👉 Join the Big Bank Switch today: justmoney.org.uk/the-big-bank...
@operationnoah.bsky.social
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Nearly 100,000 domestic solar panel systems were installed in the UK from January to June 2025, with March alone seeing nearly 24,000 installations – the most recorded in any month since late 2015, just before a change was made to a government solar scheme. www.edie.net/uk-home-sola...
UK home solar installations surge to highest level in a decade - edie
Home solar installation levels were 22% higher in the first half of 2025 than in the first half of 2024. They reached their highest rate since 2015, buoyed by adoption in Wales.
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July 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Nearly 100,000 domestic solar panel systems were installed in the UK from January to June 2025, with March alone seeing nearly 24,000 installations – the most recorded in any month since late 2015, just before a change was made to a government solar scheme. www.edie.net/uk-home-sola...
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On Wednesday 9 July, thousands of people will travel to Westminster as part of the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby, calling on MPs to accelerate action on climate & nature – & faith groups, including Operation Noah, will be involved. Learn more & register: www.theclimatecoalition.org/act-now-chan...
ACT NOW, CHANGE FOREVER
On 9th July, thousands people from every corner of the UK will come to Westminster to tell our MPs: this is a moment for leadership that protects what matters most — our health, our nature, our commun...
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July 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
On Wednesday 9 July, thousands of people will travel to Westminster as part of the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby, calling on MPs to accelerate action on climate & nature – & faith groups, including Operation Noah, will be involved. Learn more & register: www.theclimatecoalition.org/act-now-chan...
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In the US, under a Trump administration pushing fossil fuels, renewable power is still the least expensive & quickest power-generation source to deploy, even without government subsidies. The cost to build new gas-fired power plants, meanwhile, has hit a 10-year high. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Renewable energy remains cheapest power builds as new gas plants get pricier
Renewable power like solar and onshore wind is the least expensive and quickest power generation source to deploy in the United States, even without government subsidies, Lazard said in a report on Monday.
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June 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
In the US, under a Trump administration pushing fossil fuels, renewable power is still the least expensive & quickest power-generation source to deploy, even without government subsidies. The cost to build new gas-fired power plants, meanwhile, has hit a 10-year high. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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We are still collecting signatures on our petition to stop airport expansion.
If you've already signed, thank you 🙏 Please share with everyone you know.
If you haven't signed, could you add your name today? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We need 10k sigs for it to go to Parliament.
If you've already signed, thank you 🙏 Please share with everyone you know.
If you haven't signed, could you add your name today? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We need 10k sigs for it to go to Parliament.
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
June 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We are still collecting signatures on our petition to stop airport expansion.
If you've already signed, thank you 🙏 Please share with everyone you know.
If you haven't signed, could you add your name today? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We need 10k sigs for it to go to Parliament.
If you've already signed, thank you 🙏 Please share with everyone you know.
If you haven't signed, could you add your name today? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We need 10k sigs for it to go to Parliament.
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The UK's saltmarshes are vital sinks that lock away planet-heating greenhouse gases in layers of mud, according to WWF. Many of the UK's saltmarshes have been lost to agriculture but are unsung heroes in the fight against climate change & should be restored & protected. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change - report
The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The UK's saltmarshes are vital sinks that lock away planet-heating greenhouse gases in layers of mud, according to WWF. Many of the UK's saltmarshes have been lost to agriculture but are unsung heroes in the fight against climate change & should be restored & protected. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
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In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
June 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
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Although the court dismissed the claim against German energy company RWE, it confirmed that major emitters can be held liable under German civil law for risks resulting from climate change, a decision which could positively influence similar cases in other countries. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
German court rejects Peruvian farmer's landmark climate case
Saúl Luciano Lliuya believes energy giant RWE should be held responsible for melting glaciers.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Although the court dismissed the claim against German energy company RWE, it confirmed that major emitters can be held liable under German civil law for risks resulting from climate change, a decision which could positively influence similar cases in other countries. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Extreme weather has cost some of the world’s poorest countries $156bn over two decades with extreme weather-related events impacting 364 million people & causing more than 42k deaths since 2000 – 17k of which can be directly attributed to climate change. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Revealed: The true cost of climate crisis for world’s poorest countries
Exclusive: Small-island states and conflict-vulnerable countries in Africa are suffering intensely as floods, droughts and hurricanes wreak havoc on communities and livelihoods
www.independent.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Extreme weather has cost some of the world’s poorest countries $156bn over two decades with extreme weather-related events impacting 364 million people & causing more than 42k deaths since 2000 – 17k of which can be directly attributed to climate change. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...