From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Each week during the Season of Creation, we are focusing on one part of our shared ministry for God’s Creation. This week, we focus on climate. Thanks to the leadership of young people, climate change … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): In the next few weeks, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives may vote on a package of bills (HB 1100, 1102, 1106, and 1107), known as “Energize PA.” These bills, if they become law, will make it easier … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): A new study by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center shows that while Pennsylvania has been increasing its renewable energy production, the commonwealth is not keeping up with many states that are more aggressively tapping into clean energy … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/09/18/greta-thunberg-just-delivered-her-testimony-us-lawmakers-it-was-landmark-un-climate Published on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 by Common Dreams “I don’t want you to listen to me,” said the youth climate leader. “I want you to listen to the scientists.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Swedish environment … Continued
Campaign Manager, Clean Water Advocacy Reports to: Director of Outreach About us: PennFuture is leading the transition to a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania and beyond. We are protecting our air, water, and land, and empowering citizens to build sustainable … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): It appears that 2020 is going to be the most consequential election ever for our climate and the future of our planet. Not only is there no time to wait – we are already … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-09-18/environment/pa-legislators-call-for-strong-methane-rules/a67811-2 September 18, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Methane, the main ingredient in natural gas, accounts for an estimated 25% of the global warming now taking place. (Nightman1965/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): We’re burning through our planet’s resources at an unsustainable rate. A report released in August by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) examined the relationship between climate change and the way we use our land. Its … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-09-12/toxics/interactive-map-identifies-oil-and-gas-waste-sites/a67747-1 September 12, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window From 2003 to 2018, the waste generated by oil and gas operation in Pennsylvania increased by 1,500%. (FerrizFrames/Adobe Stock) PITTSBURGH – The … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/09/09/world-has-never-seen-threat-human-rights-scope-un-rights-chief-says-climate Published on Monday, September 09, 2019 by Common Dreams “The window of opportunity for action may be closing—but there is still time to act.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle … Continued