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Q&A: Dorothy Fortenberry on climate change, changed relationships in 'Extrapolations'
… name suggests, its creators extrapolated trends from the current science on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution — as well as trends in technology, fashion, economics, …
Aug 29, 2023
Editorial: Climate action requires interfaith collaboration
… at COP15 marked the first time faith-based organizations held an official side event at a U.N. biodiversity conference, with hopes to raise their moral voices and contribute to implementation … climate change conference, COP27, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, last year) and the Faiths for Biodiversity Statement. Because access to a healthy environment is a human right, "defending …
Aug 23, 2023
American Meteorological Society's multifaith project responds to Earth's cry
… it is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change impacts due to losses in biodiversity from warmer temperatures, and increases in flash flooding, droughts and hurricane … organizations that COSMOS has partnered with in their mission to address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and ecological sustainability. COSMOS provided scientific literature and …
Jul 24, 2023
In California, drought-resistant church gardens conserve water, connect community
… the appropriate plants can be a challenge when overhauling a landscape to reflect natural biodiversity due to climatic specificities. In Southern California, proximity to the ocean, salty …
Jul 13, 2023
How my Catholic faith and Mohawk heritage teach me to embrace sustainable living
… people make up less than 5% of the world's population, yet they steward and protect 80% of its biodiversity , according to National Geographic. "[Indigenous peoples] are living in communion …
Jul 3, 2023
Irish bishops ask parishes to conserve 30% of property for pollinators, biodiversity
… have asked parishes across Ireland to set aside 30% of their grounds for pollinators and biodiversity by 2030 so the land can be enjoyed "in perpetuity by the whole community." With … book, both Murphy and Hargaden have worked with the Jesuits to make this space as green and biodiverse as possible. The space has become an oasis for children attending the neighboring …
Jun 30, 2023
Catholics in states affected by ever-shrinking Colorado River draw on Laudato Si'
… financial expense, but there is also a major threat to livelihood, human well-being and biodiversity," Slentz said. "In particular, the Diocese of San Diego includes the Imperial …
Jun 16, 2023
At Catholic climate conference, Paris Agreement architect challenges US church to commit to net-zero emissions
… course in the face of mounting socio-environmental threats, especially climate change and biodiversity loss. In 2021, Francis and the Vatican unveiled a pathway for Catholics to do their …
Jun 16, 2023
New science on ecological justice demands united response from US Catholics
… paper in the journal Nature that describes a set of measurable limits on climate change, biodiversity and other planetary systems that will protect the most vulnerable of our brothers …
Jun 8, 2023
Catholic climate activists criticize Tanzania bishops for backing oil pipeline
… and social risks. According to the activists, the pipeline would trigger water pollution and biodiversity degradation in the sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitats it will pass through — …
Jun 2, 2023