Kicking off the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative meeting of leaders in New York City Sept. 18, Pope Francis told former U.S. President Bill Clinton and the global community to take action to ensure peace for future generations and stop climate change "before it's too late."
A provision in 2022's historic climate law that permits tax-exempt entities to qualify for clean energy tax credits is a "game changer" for faith communities, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
U.S. Catholics join the rest of the nation in strongly backing actions to reduce the impacts of climate change, but they're also more supportive of expanding coal mining, fracking and offshore drilling than other Americans.
People fleeing home due to the impact of climate change do not qualify for refugee status or protection under international law. As such, Catholic Relief Services is urging Congress to fund U.S. international assistance that addresses the impact of climate change.
Water is connected to hope, peace and unity, say attendees of the 2023 U.N. conference, which brought together governments, businesses, scientists, environmentalists and civil society groups like sister congregations.
At Gesu Catholic Church, a conversation on proposed changes to national soot pollution allowance standards highlighted the impact of pollution on Detroiters and the moral call for Catholic leaders to address the issue.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed in March the first federal limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water, a move the Biden administration said will save thousands of lives and prevent some serious illnesses attributed to exposure to these chemicals over time.
