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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...

Buddhist Monks Battle to Save Cambodia's Forests

August 31, 2018
By Dipen DB
Buddhist Door Global

First Nations Celebrate Win Against Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

August 31, 2018
By Shannan Stoll
Common Dreams

Indigenous leaders, coast protectors, and others demonstrate against the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, on March 10, 2018. (Photo: Jason Redmond/Getty Images)

A Federal Court of Appeal on Thursday struck down the Canadian government’s approval of the Kinder...

Irish bishops announce divestment from fossil fuels ahead of the pope's visit

August 25, 2018
By Christine A. Scheller
Religion News Service

DUBLIN (RNS) — Hours before the arrival of Pope Francis, the world’s leading champion of the environment, the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference announced it would divest from fossil fuels.

Green Hajj takes roots in Mecca: How devouts are working to reduce carbon footprints

August 24, 2018
Diligent Media Corporation

Thousands of cleaners are busy separating plastic from other rubbish as more than two million Muslims wrap up a pilgrimage to Mecca that presents a huge environmental challenge for Saudi Arabia.

The Mamuniya camp in Mina near the holy city is dotted with colour-coded barrels – black for organic waste and blue for cans and plastics...

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