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42 faith groups in 14 countries announce divestment from fossil fuels
… Brian Roewe … More than 40 faith institutions committed to divest their finances from fossil fuels while at the same time calling for the post-pandemic … or avoid such investments in the future. Organizers said it represents the largest joint divestment announcement by faith communities to date. The institutions are a mix of Methodist, Anglican, Quaker, Buddhist and Catholic, the latter accounting for 24 of the divesting groups. Seven are located in Ireland and five in South America. They include eight lay …
Vatican office invites church on journey to 'total sustainability' in next decade
… in the coming decade, a path that would include carbon neutrality, simpler lifestyles and divestment from fossil fuels. The initiative was revealed May 16 by the Dicastery for Promoting … promoting ecologically centered liturgical celebrations and educational curricula, and divesting from fossil fuels and other economic activity harmful to the planet or people. The … time, more than 160 Catholic institutions, including Caritas Internationalis, have pledged to divest from the fossil fuel industry. Catholic climate leaders have long spoken about the massive …
Samantha Panchèvre
… activist, she helped organize the student-led campaign that resulted in Georgetown University divesting its endowment from fossil fuels. She graduated in 2019 from Georgetown's School of …
Belgium's Brothers of Charity cut ties to their homes over euthanasia
… apostolic visitor, also failed to register any progress with the association. The decision to divest the homes of their Catholic status will inevitably reduce the historic activities of the …
Landlord LA Archdiocese of little help in neighborhood's long fight to close toxic oil wells for good
… energy and energy efficiency measures in their institutions and explore "opportunities for divestment from fossil fuels, whether through Diocese bank investments, oil leases, etc." In …
At 50 years, Earth Day becomes a digital outpouring of urgent resolve
… in nuclear energy development on indigenous lands. Students who are engaged in fossil fuel divestment campaigns on their college campuses made plans to hold virtual climate strikes during …
EarthBeat Weekly: 50 years of Earth Day
… news this week … : Yale Climate Connections reports on Catholic institutions that have divested from fossil fuels . Pegged to both the pandemic and climate change, Grist hosted a …
14 Earth Day events you can join from your screen
… on April 22, 23 and 24, with each day focusing on a different theme: Strike, Divest and Vote. Dozens of faith-based organizations will also be hosting their own digital … leaders in climate justice," said Kyle Rosenthal, a junior at Boston College with the Catholic Divestment Network. … Conversation with The Nation and Rev. William Barber … When: Wednesday, …
How can I get involved in virtual climate activism?
… supporting the letter include the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice as well as the Catholic Divestment Network. The letter outlines five principles the organization believes must be upheld … feature speeches, social media campaigns, virtual protests, online teach-ins and fossil fuel divestment actions." To get involved with Earth Day, you have a couple options. First, you can …
Coronavirus compels climate activists to shift from streets to screen
… feature speeches, social media campaigns, virtual protests, online teach-ins and fossil fuel divestment actions. The youth-led climate strikes have also relocated from city streets to …