At Peace With the Pine, At Peace With Creation
A year ago, I decided to place solar panels on the roof of my house to reduce my carbon footprint. I agonized over removing seven pine trees . . . . Read more
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August 21, 2020
ICCT Launches Project Drawdown Webinars
ICCT is launching newly released and updated Project Drawdown Zoom webinars for faith communities. Presented by trained leaders from ICCT, these webinars will inspire you and your faith community to join the effort to fight climate change. Webinars are ideal for Sunday school classes and evening events at your faith communities.
August 6, 2020
Help Eliminate HFC Refrigerants
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.
July 2, 2020
Is the Covid-19 Pandemic a Fire Drill for Climate Change?
Reduced emissions during the Covid-19 quarantine gave us a brief glimpse of what a green and sustainable future might look like. But urgent action is still required. What does the pandemic teach us about climate change?
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June 17, 2020
Coherence Between Principles and Action in Climate Change
"Human beings thrive when we cooperate and find fulfillment through harmonious and friendly relationships.” This 2019 statement underscores the Baha'i faith's deep commitment to creation care. A Raleigh member of the Baha'i community offers this perspective.
June 8, 2020
Seeing With New Eyes in the Time of COVID-19
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.
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June 1, 2020
The Spiritual Practice of Grocery Shopping
Three months ago, I was among the grocery workers, who work on their feet for long hours and little pay. Today, these same grocery store workers are on the front lines in the Covid-19 crisis. We must now advocate for government policy that brings greater economic justice and, in so doing, a healthier and more equitable society.
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May 26, 2020
The Cry of the Earth, the Cry of the People
Join a Conversation about Pope Francis’ Laudato si' in the context of COVID-19. It's happening on Zoom, May 21 from 7:00- 8:30 pm, and is facilitated by Trevor Thompson, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, in conjunction with ICCT.
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May 11, 2020
Transforming a World in Triple Crisis
Pandemic, Climate, the Economy - what can people of faith do to transform a world in triple crisis? Watch our May 5 conversation with Dr. Dirk Philipsen of Duke University.
April 24, 2020
As We Are Holding Our Breath, Nature Is Taking One
Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary celebration of Earth Day. ICCT encourages you to read, reflect and act upon this wonderful Earth Day blog shared by Dawn Comfort from West Raleigh Presbyterian Church.
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April 21, 2020
