Search
Despite pope's pleas, survey finds US Catholics support fossil fuel expansion more than rest of country
… climate change, like more intense storms, prolonged droughts and heat waves, and more damaging floods and wildfires. But 54% of Americans are not optimistic that countries will do enough to … past year they have experienced extreme weather at least once in the form of heat waves (45%), floods and intense storms (44%), droughts (33%), major wildfires (18%) or erosion from rising sea …
Church of England divests from fossil fuels
… of climate change, which scientists have linked to stronger storms, more severe droughts and flooding and more dangerous heat waves. The divestment declaration pertains to both the Church of …
After Bonn, COP28 needs to be a course correction on climate action
… to recognize the plight of the poorest as they confront more climate disasters — like floods and droughts — that trigger displacement, loss of livelihoods and deeper poverty. Many …
At Catholic climate conference, Paris Agreement architect challenges US church to commit to net-zero emissions
… fewer people to dangerous climate impacts like far more devastating droughts, wildfires, floods and extreme storms. To meet that target, scientists have stated global emissions need to …
Ukraine dam destruction a 'diabolical act' in genocidal war, says archbishop, Ukrainian Catholics
… largest capacity reservoirs. At least 29 towns and villages along the Dnipro River have been flooded so far, with 42,000 persons at flood risk, according to Ukrainian government officials. Over 80 settlements are in the path of … of dollars of infrastructure destroyed, it will take decades to recover," said Gudziak. The flooding compounds the severe environmental damage already sustained by Ukraine due to munitions …
Kenya diocese's coffee farm spreads conservation skills to local community
… conservation efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change that results in more droughts, flooding and soil erosion. Among various cash crops, an animal farm and institutions, 825 acres …
Those with political power must be 'servants' to citizens, pope says
… and reelected in 2022. He said he would donate the prize money to help people affected by the floods in the Emilia Romagna region and, particularly, to the Pope John XXIII Community there, …
Faith groups to G7 leaders: Peace requires a fossil fuel treaty
… where our religious and moral sensibilities quickly become engaged: Climate-induced droughts, floods and other extreme weather events damage crops, reduce the availability of water, and …
Laudato Trees planting program enlists Catholic properties to help increase DC's canopy
… absorb heat-trapping carbon pollution from the atmosphere, capture rainwater and help mitigate flooding, and provide habitats for animal species. Trees also cool temperatures — an especially …
Pope meets bishops from Italy's flood-hit Emilia-Romagna region
… bishops' conference, Pope Francis met with bishops whose dioceses have been hit by devastating floods and landslides. At least 13 people have died and more than 36,000 people were left homeless after intense rainfall triggered flooding and landslides in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. More than 23,000 people had been … Emilia-Romagna, said that even though the rains have stopped, many towns and homes were still flooded and cut off from help. "Many small towns are closed off because of landslides, and some …
Last Generation climate change activists to stand trial at the Vatican
… gather Wednesday afternoon near the Vatican in protest. In the interview they pointed to the floods that have overrun the northern region of Emilia Romagna in Italy, which has already …