From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Our nation is faced with a kairos moment with the pandemic, economic downturn, racial injustice, and climate change overlapping to create a nationwide crisis. The book of Ephesians in the bible uses the word Kairos … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/12/research-shows-linking-climate-policy-social-and-economic-justice-makes-it-more Published on Friday, June 12, 2020 by Common Dreams “The public wants a Green New Deal. The public wants green stimulus. The public wants to address inequality.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Sunrise NYC, a climate activist … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Happy New Year! Thank you so much for being a part of the Creation Justice Community during 2019, we look forward to another wonderful year together. We have a lot to look forward to in 2020! … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): The Green New Deal just took an enormous step forward: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey have introduced resolutions to support a Green New Deal in the House and the Senate. Make no mistake: this is … Continued
EQAT is hiring a campaign director to coordinate and lead our work challenging PECO, Philadelphia’s energy company, to invest in renewable energy in a way that brings jobs, infrastructure, and community wealth to low income communities and communities of color. … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Check out the latest edition of Capsules: Creation Justice News & Views. In it you will find: NEWS Travelling the Jesus Movement: Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry seeks Good News among communities bouncing back from extreme … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/05/decrying-dog-eat-dog-system-poorpeoplescampaign-kicks-40-days-moral-action Published on Monday, February 05, 2018 by Common Dreams “We are witnessing an assault on the poor, on immigrants, on black and brown people, and on the Earth, and we can’t let it happen any longer.” By Jessica … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-30/environmental-justice/report-oil-gas-pollution-has-outsized-impact-on-african-americans-in-pa/a60477-1 November 30, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Nationally more than 1 million African-Americans live within half a mile of existing natural gas facilities. (dbchandler/Pixabay) PHILADELPHIA – A new report … Continued
From Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): In this note you will find highlights from the April 2017 PA IPL climate policy briefing call, beginning with opportunities for action and witness. These monthly calls are intended to build our knowledge … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): President Trump’s proposed budget is even worse than I expected – and my expectations were pretty low. Our national budget should reflect our shared values. But this budget will cut vital funding for our … Continued