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Wind, Sun, Soil, Spirit - Biblical Ethics and Climate Change by Carol S. Robb Fortress Press have published a scholarly and unique book that seeks to earth ecological justice in the soil of a sustainably biblical vision. Carol Robb weaves together so many of the most difficult themes possible, ranging from ecology, economics, the New Testament and our environment in this rare and accessible title. After reading I felt significantly helped to move from naiveté to understanding and beyond in this critical cultural matter……. As the subtitle paints, this is biblical ethics and it’s intersection with climate change as the focus with academic rigour clear throughout ranging from Torah to policy change! This attractively delivered book offers content and challenge in abundance as well as longer footnotes than many books! Truly important and insightful for our times. Review by Johnny Douglas  (27/08/10)

Creation in Crisis - Christian Perspectives on Sustainability by Robert S. White This exciting and challenging collection of essays shows that those who suffer most from ‘environmental unsustainability’ – uses of earthly resources that consume or destroy more than they conserve or create - are those who are already poor. The resulting climate changes and depletions of soil and minerals threaten the ‘Majority World’ (aka the ‘Developing World’) with flood, encroaching deserts and water shortages, famine. Causes of unsustainability include ignorance, short-term objectives, profits-based consumerism, global economic dominance by western multi-nationals, and wilful misinformation from media broadly supporting both consumerism and the multi-nationals. These essays offer various Christian perspectives on this, from Christ’s injunctions to care for the needy and to love one’s neighbour, to more diverse biblical readings about the nature of God’s creation, and the roles of humanity as stewards of that whole creation and organisms within it. It is more difficult, however, to find an effective way of addressing the evils described. In a book which amply demonstrates the effects of impersonal forces – of economic and political structures, of materialist ideologies – we are returned repeatedly to personal motives and pleas for generosity, humility, simple living. How can we also change the economic and political structures? Review by Su Reid  (08/07/10)

Climate and Christ - A Prophetic Alternative by Edward P.Echlin This book is a strongly-worded warning that our planet is in great danger from climate change, which is largely the result of our selfish and profit-seeking abuse of its resources. The author points out that the earth does not belong to us, but that, with its water, air and fruitful soil, it has come to us as a gift from God. We, for our part, have the duty to take care of it and all of God’s creation within it. He also reminds us of our responsibility for the future well-being of our species, which means leaving our descendents a viable world in which to live. Before going on to suggest alternative, ecologically-sound lifestyles, the author takes a look at the life of Jesus during His earthly ministry. In His teaching and parables, Christ associates Himself with what is living and growing. He is the “good shepherd”, He is the “vine”. He considers the lilies and the sparrows. Some of the writing is in the language of the theologian and the philosopher. Nevertheless the message comes forth loud and clear: to save our planet we all must contribute to the mitigation of climate change - and now! Review by Alexandra Irvine  (29/06/10)

While the Earth Endures - Creation, Cosmology and Climate Change by Philip Foster The author has degrees in Bio-chemistry and Theology, so is well equipped to tackle current issues of environmental concern, with a viewpoint balanced between creationism and evolution, the two opposite poles of current argument, and he incorporates, quite neatly, Biblical viewpoints. For readers scared of scientific reading (and I've never understand the Law of Thermo-dynamics), bite the bullet and be informed. I became fascinated by the “gap theory”. Towards the end of the book, a range of environmental and climate change issues are argued with evidence and determination, and much of what we see and hear in the popular media is seriously challenged. Some fascinating challenges to established thoughts on Christian aid giving arise from these arguments. Available from publisher. The price includes postage and packing. Email: pf.smp@dial.pipex.com Review by Carole Burrows  (26/03/10)

Hope for Planet Earth Produced and edited by Emma Morrice and Fran Moffat STL Order code 8205209 Each contributor speaks from their own experience of an aspect of climate change, explaining exactly what that means and what is happening around the world, how that impacts on people now and will do in the future and what can be done by individuals to change that gloomy forecast and make things better in the future. If climate change is something that you are doubtful about or need to understand better, this DVD is an ideal starting point. Ideal for church services, housegroups and missional events. Featuring Sir John Houghton, joint winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize: Dr. Martin Hodson, an environmental biologist: Rev. Dave Bookless, founder of A Rocha UK: Alisha Sanvicens, Tearfund: and Andy Frost, SJL, a charity looking at how the Christian faith engages with culture. See also www.hopefortheplanet.co.uk and explore the links from there. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (19/10/09)

‘L’ is for Lifestyle - Christian Living Doesn’t Cost the Earth - New Edition by Ruth Valerio Review of first edition - Full marks to whoever chose the title. Whichever way you read it, the title describes the help and advice in this book exactly. The author works through the alphabet with chapters such as A for Activist, B for Bananas and so on. Each chapter ends with Action Points, Good Contacts and Good Books for each subject. Ruth Valerio is passionate about the environment and our responsibilities as Christians. She is also practical. She doesn’t demand that we change our lives completely in one grand action, but that we make small and manageable changes, and then when they become our natural way of doing things, take another step. A very readable and worthwhile book that I plan to heed and try to do as she suggests. In the introduction to this new edition, Ruth Valerio explains that in the four years since the first edition, climate change has become recognised throughout the world and the need for changes to our lifestyles is universally recognised. This is reflected in this revised and expanded update. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (05/11/08)

Planetwise - Dare to Care for God’s World by Dave Bookless
ISBN: 978-1-844-74251-6 Price: £7.99	Published: Summer 2008
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Cherishing the Earth - How to Care for God’s Creation by Martin J Hodson & Margot R Hodson
ISBN: 978-1-854-24841-1 Price: £8.99	Published: Summer 2008
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Living With the Planet - Making a Difference in a Time of Climate Change by Catherine von Ruhland
ISBN: 978-0-745-95255-0 Price: £10.99	Published: 14 March 2008
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Saving Planet Earth by Colin A Russell
ISBN: 978-1-850-78771-6 Price: £7.99	Published: Summer 2008
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A Moral Climate - The Ethics of Global Warming by Michael S. Northcott
ISBN: 978-0-232-52668-4 Price: £12.95	Published: 27 August 2007
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Climate Change and Christian Faith CD Sir John Houghton CBE, FRS conversing with Canon John Young
ISBN: 9-990-00010-7 Price: £5.00 (incl VAT)	Published: May 2007
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Christianity, Climate Change and Sustainable Living by Nick Spencer & Robert White
ISBN: 978-0-281-05833-4 Price: £9.99	Published: 23 August 2007
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How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change a Christian - A Pocket Guide to Shrinking Your Ecological Footprint by Claire Foster and David Shreeve
ISBN: 978-0-715-14127-4 Price: £4.99	Published: Summer 2007
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