I just got home from an eco-justice study trip in Peru. The environmental issues were aplenty. The glaciers in the Andes that provide water for much of Peru are expected to disappear in 15-20 years. The arid coastal region and…
Read more »To learn about upcoming climate change legislation in the Senate and how you can be involved in advocacy, join the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice conference call on September 17 at noon EST. RSVP to Tyler Edgar if you plan…
Read more »Before the summer break, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive climate and energy legislation. This is the first of four key steps to addressing climate change here in the U.S., responding to the urgent need to prevent the worst impacts…
Read more »The Presbytery of West Virginia and the West Virginia Council of Churches are hosting “Turning Over a New Leaf: Faith Community Green Event” on October 3 in South Charleston, West Virginia. The event will feature Dr. Nazely Vardanyan, International Peacemaker…
Read more »Energy Star for Congregations, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is offering a new service: the Portfolio Manager. This is an interactive, online energy management tool that lets you track how much water and energy is being used…
Read more »The Environmental Ministries Office at PC(USA) re-opened in April of this year. Since then we have been busy working to reinvigorate the program, reaching out to churches that are interested in working on environmental issues, and planning for the future….
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