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Brown, Bloomberg (and Their Agenda) Face Protests at Climate Action Summit

September 14, 2018
By Christopher D. Cook
Common Dreams

Diverse groups say the crisis is upon us — and market-based solutions don’t work and damage vulnerable communities

As Governor Jerry Brown and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg opened the Global Climate Action Summit Thursday, they were greeted by hundreds of protesters and direct action outside...

World leaders, faith groups gather for Global Climate Action Summit

September 12, 2018
By Brian Roewe
National Catholic Reporter

In an effort to move beyond promises and pledges, leaders from around the world have joined the faith community and others this week in San Francisco to put on display actions under way to address the global threat of climate change, and to mobilize even more.

Leaning Toward Interdependence: A Conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker and Demo Rinpoche

September 11, 2018
By Lauren Griffith
Garrison Institute

19 more Catholic institutions divest from fossil fuel industry

September 11, 2018
By Dennis Sadowski
Crux

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Caritas India are among 19 Catholic institutions that have decided to divest from the fossil fuel industry.

The Global Catholic Climate Movement joined other organizations in announcing the latest group of dozens of institutions to divest Sept. 10, ahead of the...

Blessing of the Waves brings religions together this Sunday for one common love: the ocean

September 7, 2018
By Laylan Connelly
Orange County Register

Water is a bridge – a part of nature that bonds people, even if they have different beliefs.

That’s how Blessing of the Waves organizer Dave Garofalo described the multi-religious event happening Sunday, Sept. 9 on the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier, a gathering that draws an estimated 1,000 people to...

Why Defending Indigenous Rights Is Integral to Fighting Climate Change

September 6, 2018
By Jade Begay and Ayş Gürsöz
Common Dreams

Pope: Pray, act to protect clean water, guarantee access to it

September 4, 2018
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
National Catholic Reporter

Vatican City — Water is a gift of God that makes life possible and yet millions of people do not have access to safe drinking water, and rivers, seas and oceans continue to be polluted, Pope Francis said.

“Care for water sources and water basins is an urgent imperative...

Indigenous Activists Win "David vs. Goliath" Victory as Court Rejects Trans Mountain Pipeline

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Indigenous Activists Win “David vs. Goliath” Victory as Court Rejects $4.5B Trans Mountain Pipeline

September 4, 2018
Democracy Now!

Watch the show here:
https://www.democracynow.org/2018/9/4/indigenous_activists_win_david_v_goliath...

Sisters of Earth: hopes and dreams

September 3, 2018
By Joan Brown
Global Sisters Report

Pope calls for action on 'emergency' of plastics littering oceans

September 1, 2018
By Josh Gabbatiss, Science Correspondent
Independent

In a message focusing on the “precious element” of water, Pope Francis has called for urgent action to combat the “emergency” of plastics littering seas and oceans.

He...

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