Laura Young
Laura Young is an environmental scientist and campaigner, formally part of the advocacy and campaigns team at Tearfund – the Christian international development organisation, and is now one of their Ambassadors. Also known online as Less Waste Laura, she is an ethical influencer, activist, environmental campaigner and media consultant. Her work surrounds the climate and waste sphere intersecting with many other justice issues. She is based in Scotland where her work involves a variety of stakeholders including schools, churches, business and media.
COP29: Is climate change a Christian issue?
6 November 2024For Christians, this gathering is not just a political event but an opportunity to engage in prayer and action as we respond to the pressing issue of climate change. God calls us to be stewards of creation, showing love and compassion to those most affected by environmental crises. As representatives from around the world gather, Christians can advocate for transformative policies like Loss and Damage Funding, which provide support to vulnerable communities grappling with the devastating…
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Climate justice: a priority for young adults but not the church?
10 June 2021Draining fossil fuels reserves, paired with over consumption and disposability, we’ve stretched our planet to the point where we run into a planetary resource deficit every year, reaching into our earthly bank account at a rate which we cannot replenish. This isn't, however, just a creation issue. Those who are causing the most harm to the planet (individuals, governments, businesses) are those who are impacted the least. Communities on the frontline of climate change are some of the least…
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