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Pope Benedict XVI: the first green pontiff?

From having solar panels installed on the Vatican to addresses on St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology, the outgoing Pope deserves some credit for his green stance

By Ed King for RTCC
Guardian
February 12, 2013

It’s likely the departing Pope will be remembered for his deep conservatism, prayerfulness and inability or unwillingness to drag the Catholic Church...

Links Between Health and Environment in Focus at Major UN Youth Conference

Launch of GEO-5 for Youth to Showcase Solutions by Young People to Key Environmental Challenges

United Nations Environment Programme
February 11, 2013

Nairobi - Actions to cut food waste and to harness the power of social media to promote sustainable lifestyles are among the issues on the agenda at a major United Nations youth meeting on the environment...

Penn Bioethics Journal Call for Papers (Open to all Undergraduate Students)

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Faith group calls for Government to change direction on energy policy

February 1, 2013
Operation Noah press release

On Ash Wednesday, Operation Noah will call on the Government to change the direction of its Energy Bill, currently going through parliament. On this day, when Christians traditionally repent of their sins, the group believes the Government should show true repentance – metanoia – involving a change of mind and purpose in its...

Turning temples in North America green

By Arthur J. Pais
India Abroad
February 1, 2013

https://pacs.unt.edu/sites/default/files/indiaabroadTurningTemplesGreen_1Feb2013.pdf

 

Sacred Sites Research Newsletter (SSIREN)

January 2013

On Climate Change, Americans May Trust Politics Above Preachers

January 28, 2013
By Liz Halloran
NPR

When President Obama during his inauguration speech made a case for tackling human-driven climate change, it felt like deja vu for many in the environmental community — including members of religious groups who have long looked to him for action.

After all, Obama made a similar pledge during his first inauguration address in 2009,...

Hindus Welcome Scrapping Of Luxury Condo Near Malaysia's Batu Caves

January 25, 2013
Eurasia Review

Hindus have welcomed reported scrapping of the luxury 26-storey condominium building in Batu Caves area of Malaysia.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a “step in the right direction” as it would ensure safety and environmental preservation of nearby iconic Batu Caves temple complex, which was...

Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion at CIIS

January 23, 2013
California Institute of Integral Studies

In fall 2013, California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) will launch a new graduate program in Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion. The program is housed in the Institute’s Philosophy and Religion Department, and will offer both MA and PhD degrees.

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Chief Theresa Spence to end hunger strike today

Spence to wrap it up after NDPs, Liberals and chiefs sign her declaration

January 23, 2013
CBC News

Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence has decided to end her six-week-long hunger strike after members of the Assembly of First Nations and the Liberal and New Democrat caucuses agreed to back a list of commitments supporting aboriginal issues.

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