One of the most important things we can do to care for Creation is to VOTE. Multiple factors make voting in the General Election uncertain this year. Be sure to plan your voting strategy carefully whether you vote by absentee ballot, by early voting, or on election day.
Believe it or not, eliminating HFC refrigerants is the #1 most powerful solution to climate change, according to Project Drawdown. ICCT urges you to contact your U.S. Senators and Representative to support the AIM Act, which requires the phasing-out of super-potent HFC greenhouse gases, currently used in refrigeration and cooling systems.
Learn more and take action now.
ICCT adopts positions on nonpartisan creation care policy issues. This empowers us to raise our collective voices for climate and environmental policies guided by faith, informed by science, and focused on environmental justice for all. Learn how you can propose a policy issue.
Even as we grieve for the impact of COVID-19, it offers an enormous time-out to the Earth and ourselves, and clearly shows us the price of our Earth-consuming life style. Dr. Charles Coble reflects on how COVID-19 can lead us to see our world and society with new eyes.
The Episcopal Public Policy Network’s Creation Care Series is a wonderful resource that explains the many different aspects of climate change, as well as their impact on society and the planet. It not only explains the Episcopal Church’s positions on these issues, but it also explains existing draft federal climate change bills and their potential impact. It’s a great place to get a good overview of potential government actions and the Episcopal church’s teachings. (more…)
The Interfaith Power and Light website offers a rich diversity of resources on creation care ranging from prayers and poetry to sermons and faith statements. Some of the resources that I found most useful and inspiring include these three exciting programs designed to challenge and motivate faith communities: (more…)
