Religion, Faith and Spirituality

"In Indiana, Putting Up Solar Panels Is Doing God’s Work"

"A cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation."

"The solar panels on the churches were inspired by Scripture.

So were the LED lights throughout the buildings, the electric-vehicle charging stations, the native pollinator gardens and organic food plots, the composting, the focus on consuming less and reusing more.

Source: NYTimes, 04/23/2025

‘Earth Loses a Defender’: Pope Francis Fought for the Poor and the Planet

"Pope Francis’ care for the environment was telegraphed early in his papacy. His chosen name honored St. Francis, the Italian friar who proclaimed “Praise God for all his creatures.” As pope, Francis called for immediate action on climate change and exhorted the world’s Catholics to “better recognize the ecological commitments which stem from our convictions.”"

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/22/2025

"Trump Admin Reveals Timeline For Approving Resolution Copper Mine"

"The Trump administration gave notice Thursday that it’s advancing Arizona’s Resolution Copper mine, a divisive project that’s opposed by members of Native American tribes who are asking the Supreme Court to intervene." "The Forest Service on Thursday said it intends to advance the contentious Arizona project that some tribal members are asking the Supreme Court to halt."

Source: E&E News, 04/21/2025

"National Park Service Rewrites History Of Underground Railroad"

"Since Trump took office, the park service —- an agency charged with preserving American history —- has changed how its website describes key moments from slavery to Jim Crow."

Source: Washington Post, 04/08/2025

"What Are the Rights of Nature?"

"“Rights of nature” is a movement aimed at advancing the understanding that ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/03/2025

"How We Got a Green Bank, How Trump Is Trying to Kill It and Who Gets Hurt"

"A faith-based Indiana group and heating contractors in Maine are among hundreds of businesses and organizations stymied by EPA’s attempt to claw back $20 billion of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/02/2025

Faith Leaders Push Back After EPA Head Slams Climate Action as ‘Religion’

"When Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin made a defiant reference to “climate change religion” in order to justify a plan to roll back environmental protections, American faith leaders and scholars reacted with confusion, sadness and anger."  "Jewish and Christian faith leaders responded to Lee Zeldin’s comments with “righteous anger” and called for policies that support a more just, livable world."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/01/2025

Faith Groups Mobilize To Keep Fighting Climate Change As Trump Exits Paris

"Hundreds of religious communities have joined with businesses, universities and colleges, major investors, local governments, states, and tribal nations in declaring they will continue the work of fulfilling the U.S. pledge in the Paris Agreement. "

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 02/18/2025

Tribes Push to Control Reservation Water as Wyoming Seeks To Send it Outside

"The Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho have long fought for water sovereignty on the Wind River Indian Reservation, but their effort is being challenged by federal legislation and a changing water landscape."

Source: Inside Climate News, 02/04/2025

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