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Why Reading Books on Climate Change are Important for Children
It’s important to read books on climate change to children. Why? Climate change is already happening and impacting children. Children can see it in their everyday lives. Weather extremes —heat, floods, and drought—cause school closings, food shortages, and health issues…
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Children, Youth, and Future Generations
ecoAmerica’s founder and President, Bob Perkowitz, often shares photos and videos of his grandchildren saying, “They are why I do this work.” Many, if not most, adults working on climate solutions say something similar…
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National Faith + Climate Forum Unites Over 1,400 Participants to Strengthen Congregations Through Creation Care
The National Faith + Climate Forum assembled an unprecedented gathering of faith community members committed to build thriving congregations through care for creation with faith-driven action. Drawing more than 1,400 registrants nationwide gathered online and in person at 70 locations from California to Maine, this forum marks a significant milestone in the faith community’s response…
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One Home One Future
Blessed Tomorrow is made up of denominations and organizations of many faiths. We have different names for the Divine. We have different sacred texts, holy days, and worship practices. But we all share one home called earth…
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A Black Woman’s Faithful Heart Inspires Action
Imagine a desert. Dry. Barren. Scorching heat. You’re thirsty. Your baby is crying. And there’s not a single drop of water in sight. This was the desperate situation in which Hajar (Hagar), a Black enslaved woman found herself…
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Trying to Breathe
I have lived in New York City for 36 years, and I have never experienced anything like this. Though wildfire smoke has become a sadly familiar occurrence in the Western U.S. and other parts of the world, it is a new experience here in New York…
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Our Ocean
Many of us are daydreaming about a beach vacation this summer, laughing and playing amongst the waves and swells of the ocean. But not only is the ocean a wondrous, magical, vast body of water…
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Introducing BT Climate Justice Fellow Priscilla Martínez
Greetings of peace, salaam, shalom, namaste, sat sri akal! For a person of faith, the profound beauty of nature – oceans, mountains, trees, animals – are signs from God and serve as awe-inducing examples of God’s mercy, power, and love…
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Preaching, Teaching, and Leading on Climate
After being away for about 15 years while pastoring other churches, it is great to be back at my home congregation. During the time I was away, Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) turned green…
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Momma Bears For Climate Action
In 2020, when the world was shut down due to the pandemic, I spent some time in the mountains. I started each day with a short hike. I loved the cool, quiet mornings…
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Get Green to Go Green
I was honored and so blessed to pastor two congregations in Kentucky. I loved every aspect of being a pastor, except some of the financial parts…
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The Clean Water We All Deserve
During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as we fast daily from food and water from dawn till sunset, let us honor and celebrate the central role of water in our lives…
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Putting our Money Where our Mouth Is
It is tax season, and money is on my mind. It is the time of year when I ask myself if my bank statements and tax returns reflect my faith…