Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis

A Methodist church destroyed by the Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, in January. The climate crisis made the blaze more likely, according to scientists. Photograph: David Ryder/Reuters

Christians around the world are being encouraged to take legal action against polluters and those who finance them.

In a new climate justice handbook, the World Council of Churches sets out practical ways faith organisations can help protect young people and future generations from the climate crisis.