November 4, 2021
Posts Categorized: Environmental Health
April 22, 2020
Climate Change and Disaster: Chilling Impacts of a Warming World
Steady increases in temperatures have already dramatically changed our seasonal weather patterns — including more severe droughts, storms, floods, and heat waves. This has consequences on our lives and livelihoods — and it’s caused by climate change. These intensified floods, droughts, hurricanes and fires impact all of us but they disproportionately affect populations already made… Read more »
March 23, 2020
Strong and Courageous Enough to Rest
June 3, 2019
The Power of Community and Agency to Transform Society
May 26, 2015
On behalf of the Lummi Nation and Northwest Native Tribes
Submitted by Jessie Dye, Program and Outreach Director, Earth Ministry and Washington Interfaith Power and Light Rev. Holly Hallman, Presbyterian teaching elder in the Seattle area, last week delivered a letter from PC(USA) to the Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Lummi Nation and Northwest Native Tribes in a public ceremony… Read more »
December 2, 2014
PCUSA Comment on the Proposed EPA Carbon Regulations
June 3, 2014
EPA New Carbon Plan
Monday marked an important moment in our care for God’s creation. The EPA, as part of the President’s ongoing climate action plan, has passed guidelines for curbing carbon pollution from power plants. As it says on the EPA website, “Power plants are the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S., accounting for roughly one-third… Read more »
March 26, 2014
Environmental Justice Atlas resource online
September 18, 2013
Environmental Justice: paying attention to people
May 31, 2013
Heat Awareness
As summer draws near, it is time to prepare for heat awareness. A week ago (May 24, 2013) was NWS NOAA Heat Awareness Day. It is important during these extremely hot days that you take care of your body. Also, know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stress. Please remember to stay cool, drink… Read more »