Religious leaders gather in Memphis and New Orleans as sea level rise threat grows.

October 19, 2009
Religion, Science, and the Environment
Press Release

With the continuing and increasing threat of erosion, sea level rise, pollution and storms to the Mississippi basin and particularly the delta, religious leaders from the US and overseas are gathering with experts in Memphis and New Orleans this week. Their aim is to push for a successful outcome of crucial international climate talks to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark in early December.