The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently backed away from a 2009 legal determination that underpinned the government’s work to stem climate change. It’s bad news, this opinion piece in Scientific American argues. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Attitudes aren’t keeping up with increasing extreme weather
Floods, heat waves, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming both more frequent and more deadly, but public attitudes aren’t changing fast enough. This could delay a response and worsen the crisis. NBC News reports.
Drought: The ‘slow-moving global catastrophe’
A UN report warns that severe droughts are becoming more frequent, upending agriculture, causing famine and devastating wildlife habitat. Climate change may force governments to adapt to a “new normal” of very dry conditions. The BBC reports. (Photo: Pexels.com)
Heat waves are getting more dangerous
June’s heat dome over much of the United States was only one example of how climate change is worsening heat waves worldwide, with temperatures regularly breaking records and endangering life. A chilling report on heat from CNN. (Photo: Creative Commons)
UN Ocean Summit closes with wave of commitments
The global conference built on previous summits to expand marine protection, curb pollution, regulate the high seas, and unlock financing for vulnerable coastal and island nations. UN News reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What’s the best way to repair or reuse your stuff?
Reduce your footprint on Mother Earth – keep all your stuff in service as long as possible and find creative reuses for them. That reduces the need for new materials and landfill space. From Sierra magazine. (Image: Creative Commons)
15 years after the Deepwater Horizon spill
A decade and a half after the Deepwater Horizon rig spilled 134 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, advocates are worried that policies may not prevent another disaster. The Natural Resources Defense Council explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
How Pope Francis influenced global climate action
More than his predecessors, Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, spoke out on social issues, including climate change. This essay looks at the legacy the late Pontiff had on climate change. From Scientific American. (Photo: Semilla Luz, Creative Commons)
Plan to celebrate Earth Day in your congregation
Earth Day, April 22, is only a weeks away! Start planning now to observe it with education, worship and hands-on activities. SOLI has compiled a number of great sites and resources to fit any context! (Photo: Aussiegal, Creative Commons)
Observe Earth Day in your congregation this year
Earth Day, April 22, is only a weeks away! Start planning now to observe it with education, worship and hands-on activities. SOLI has compiled a number of great sites and resources to fit any context! (Photo: Creative Commons)
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