Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/08/13/humanitys-destruction-oceans-nearly-doubled-over-decade-scientists-warn-and-could Published on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 by Common Dreams “The solutions are known and within our grasp. We just need the social and political will to take action.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer The beach at Hawaii’s … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-08-12/climate-change-air-quality/report-highlights-role-for-farming-in-slowing-climate-change/a67426-1 August 12, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new report confirms improving agricultural land-management practices will be critical to fighting climate change. (Dusan Kostic/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): During the summertime, there’s one thing all Pennsylvanians can agree with: we love visiting the beach. If it’s getting up to visit the beaches of Lake Erie or going down to the Delaware or Jersey shore, we’re … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Take action this month to protect the arctic! The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to the Gwich’in Nation, is a vital part of the ancient traditional migration patterns of the porcupine caribou, and where … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-08-09/energy-policy/explosion-sparks-calls-for-more-pipeline-scrutiny/a67419-1 August 9, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Fossil fuel infrastructure in the U.S. includes about 2.6 million miles of pipelines. (Reinhard Tiburzy/Adobe Stock) PHILADELPHIA – Environmental groups say an … Continued
From Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission has opened an opportunity for residents to provide input on new pipeline rules in our state. Comments are closed on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. We urge people to engage … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): From Valley Forge to the Delaware Water Gap, so many of Pennsylvania’s — and our country’s — most treasured places have benefited from America’s most successful conservation and recreation program: the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Back in September, Congress let … Continued
From 314 Action (https://www.314action.org/home1): The Green New Deal is gaining national momentum. Do you support aggressive action to combat the climate crisis like the Green New Deal? If so, go to https://www.dailykos.com/campaigns/forms/live-petition-10000-signatures-needed-add-your-name-to-support-a-green-new-deal to sign the petition from 314 Action so … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) is tallying the amount of solar capacity faith communities have installed so we can wow the world with our collective efforts. We’ll share this information with news outlets that … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Welcome to Creation Justice Ministries’ new Action Center! This center will be updated monthly with new and relevant ways to get involved in caring for and restoring God’s creation on a personal, congregational, and civic … Continued