August 5, 2011
Posts Categorized: Climate Change
July 7, 2011
Youth for Eco-Justice
May 10, 2011
Greener Pastor Award to First Presbyterian Asheville
First Presbyterian Church in Asheville, North Carolina, which is an Earth Care Congregation, has shared some exciting news. The church has been received an Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) Greener Pastors Climate Fellow Award. This award will help the…
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March 24, 2011
Tread Lightly for Lent March 24
March 24 action: Walk, bike, or take public transportation as much as possible. If you drive, pledge to be idle free. Idling for over 10 seconds uses more gas than turning off the engine and restarting it. Take part in…
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March 21, 2011
Tread Lightly for Lent March 21
Action for March 21: Have a “Meatless Monday” today. Eating less meat can improve your health and the earth’s. It is estimated that the meat industry contributes nearly 1/5 of manufactured greenhouse gas emissions. Take part in “Tread Lightly for…
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March 19, 2011
Tread Lightly for Lent March 19
Action for March 19: Take an Energy Sabbath for at least one hour today. Turn off electronic gadgets, and take time to enjoy God’s earth and people around you. Think of ways to expand this Sabbath time in your life….
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March 17, 2011
Tread Lightly for Lent March 17
Action for March 17: Replace one incandescent light bulb with a CFL. CFLs use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs. If you already have replaced all of your bulbs, offer one to a family member or friend. Take part…
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March 16, 2011
Take Action Today for Healthy Communities and Clean Air!
The Clean Air Act helps keep communities healthy and guards against increased pollution. The act has been under threat, and some sources indicate that a proposal to limit the effectiveness of the Clean Air Act will be voted on today,…
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March 10, 2011
Tread Lightly for Lent March 10
March 10 Action: Pledge to save energy at home during Lent. Use the Energy Star Home Energy Yardstick to assess your home energy use and get ideas to increase energy efficiency. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten…
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March 7, 2011
What will I do?
Participants were asked to ponder “What will I do with what I have learned?” at the close of the Fab Five Seminar on climate change and its impacts at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. Responses included: Push my…
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