Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/21/we-risk-living-empty-world-if-assault-nature-not-stopped-warns-un-biodiversity-chief Published on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 by Common Dreams “If our support systems are gone, there will be no humans.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer The future of global biodiversity is bleak without immediate action. (Photo: Denis … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/20/global-precedent-set-un-rules-climate-refugees-cannot-be-sent-back-life-threatening Published on Monday, January 20, 2020 by Common Dreams Advocates praised the ruling as an “excellent step forward in refugee rights.” By Julia Conley, staff writer A U.N. ruling earlier this month stated that countries cannot send … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/20/blaming-flawed-and-sexist-capitalist-system-oxfam-report-finds-2153-billionaires Published on Monday, January 20, 2020 by Common Dreams “Our broken economies are lining the pockets of billionaires and big business at the expense of ordinary men and women. No wonder people are starting to question whether … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): This Valentine’s Day make plans to plant trees to make your love visible for your children and grandchildren who will breathe the clean air these trees provide. “For Love of Trees” is part of … Continued
From Faith in Healthcare (https://faithinhealthcare.org): Obery Hendricks, Jr. is an ordained minister, a Ph.D. biblical scholar teaching at Columbia University, and has reached people around the world with his writing and preaching about the Gospels. Hendricks’ roots in the Christian … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Good news! Senator Carper (D-DE) and a third of the Senate introduced the Clean Economy Act. This bill sets the U.S. on a path to net zero climate pollution no later than 2050. And … Continued
From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): Congress moves on disaster aid for Puerto Rico. Take action at the ELCA Action Center. (NOTE: You do not need to be a member of the ELCA to act!) The House of Representatives passed an emergency aid … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): The Roadless Rule has protected the Tongass National Forest’s salmon, wildlife and recreational opportunities for nearly two decades. While the administration is threatening these values, Congress can make sure Roadless Rule protections stick by … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/20/historic-shift-second-largest-physicians-group-us-has-new-prescription-its-medicare Published on Monday, January 20, 2020 by Common Dreams “Major changes are needed,” declares the 159,000-member American College of Physicians, “to a system that costs too much, leaves too many behind, and delivers too little.” By Jon … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): PennEnvironment joined Pennsylvania State Representatives Wendi Thomas (Bucks County) and Jennifer O’Mara (Delaware County) to use National “Cut Your Energy Costs” Day as an opportunity to remind people that energy efficiency and conservation are the best ways … Continued