Why are so many Christian leaders reluctant to talk about climate change when the problem is both apparent and dire? Theologian and preacher Leah Schade weighs in on the pulpit politics of environmentalism — and how to overcome the barriers. (Photo © Dmitry Rukhlenko – Fotolia.com)
Thousands of plants, many of which certainly contain elements for healing medicines or nourishing food, are in danger of extinction from climate change and habitat loss, says the U.K.’s Royal Botanic Gardens. The study calls for plant conservation and stepped up research to identify plants before its too late. The BBC reports. (Photo: U.S. Forest […]
There’s no need to throw away plastic containers and bags for fear of COVID-19 contamination. They can be washed and reused safely, says a report from Greenpeace that refutes the plastics industry’s assertion that plastic products be used only once. From treehugger.com. (Photo: Twentyfour Students, Creative Commons)
Make the five Sundays from Sept. 6 to Oct. 4 a “Season of Creation” with weekly devotionals you can share with your congregants. Four Mainline denominations collaborated on the free devotional that follows the Revised Common Lectionary and supplements with suggested hymns. (Photo: Roxanne Ready, Creative Commons)
From West Coast to East Coast, ELCA congregations are establishing green ministries and making changes to reduce their carbon footprints and become better stewards of God’s creation. This article in Living Lutheran shares their stories. What approaches might work for your congregation?(Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
Plastic is already a big problem in the world’s oceans, but it will triple in 20 years unless we take drastic action. That’s the conclusion of a study by the Pew Charitable Trust, which estimates 11 million metric tons of plastic is dumped into the oceans yearly. They spell out what we need to do. […]
Pope Francis has followed up “Laudato Si,” his landmark 2015 encyclical on the environment, with practical steps for achieving sustainability. Called “Journey for the Care of the Common Home,” the document provides guidance God’s people concerned about creation, Religion News Service reports. (Photo: Aleteia Image Department, Creative Commons)
Today’s youth will inherit the climate mess created by their elders, but they need to be equipped to do so. In this essay, Rachel Schade, 16-year-old daughter of pastor and environmental activist Leah Schade, calls for schools to teach about the crisis. (Photo: garryknight, Creative Commons)
Environmental advocates say Michael Moore’s film Planet of the Humans misleads people into doubting the integrity and effectiveness of renewable energy sources. What’s the real story? Lutherans Restoring Creation put together a nice package of responses and resources. (Photo: Reza Vaziri, Creative Commons)
Katharine Hayhoe is one of the most respected experts on global warming in the country. She’s also an evangelical Christian who is trying to connect with the very people who most doubt her research. Texas Monthly profiles this gutsy scientist who speaks truth in a culture that often doesn’t want to hear it.
