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Faith groups bring ethical voice to UN Climate Summit

The role of faith groups in helping articulate a moral and ethical response to climate change is not only important, but essential.

By Stephen Bede Scharper
The Star
September 7, 2014

As politicians, scientists and activists from across the globe prepare to converge on New York City later this month for a...

Green Church Newsletter - Special Edition

September 2014

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Green Church Newsletter

September 2014

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SAFCEI - South African Faith Communities Institute Newsletter

September 2014

http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=887c3de8b0&id=ff44bb84c4&e=d85b57a294

Our Planet: small island developing states

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

September 1, 2014

http://apps.unep.org/publications/index.php?option=com_pmtdata&mid=10&ftype=Our%20Planet

Momentum Building for a Greener and more Inclusive Economy

A quarter of the world’s countries are now pursuing green economy plans

Three new reports to support governments in building greener and more inclusive economies unveiled at the Green Economy Coalition annual meeting

United Nations Environment Programme
September 1, 2014

London – Green economy policies are spreading worldwide at an increasing pace,...

Warrior up! A totem pole journey against big coal

August 25, 2014
By Beth Doglio
Climate Solutions

The Lummi Nation’s annual Totem Pole Journey is taking a stand against coal and oil export in our region. Stand with them this week at events in Spokane, Olympia, Seattle and the San Juans!

Churches at the Frontline of Climate Action

August 20, 2014
By Melanie Mattauch
Inter Press Service

LUSATIA, Germany - Johannes Kapelle has been playing the organ in the Protestant church of Proschim since he was 14. The 78-year-old is actively involved in his community, produces his own solar power and has raised three children with his wife on their farm in Proschim, a small village of 360 inhabitants in Lusatia,...

Greening Sacred Spaces Newsletter

Faith & the Common Good

Vol 12 # 1, Summer 2014

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LCWR members set sights on justice for indigenous peoples, environment

August 15, 2014
By Dan Stockman
National Catholic Reporter

The largest leadership organization for U.S. women religious on Thursday called on Pope Francis to repudiate the doctrine of discovery, a 15th-century policy justifying violence against indigenous peoples.

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