British Bishops Urge ‘Carbon Fast’ for Lent

February 16, 2010

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British Bishops Urge ‘Carbon Fast’ for Lent
British bishops urge Christians to go on environmentally friendly ‘carbon fast’ for Lent

The Associated Press

Several prominent Anglican British bishops are urging Christians to keep their carbon consumption in check this Lent.

The 40-day period of penitence before Easter typically sees observant Catholics, Anglicans, and Orthodox Christians give up meat, alcohol or chocolates.