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Anglicans take action at UN's Rio+20

May 16, 2012
By Ali Symons
Anglican Church of Canada

Above the skyline of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a 39-metre Jesus statue spreads its arms over the slums and mansions of this sprawling city. The iconic statue, built in 1931 to represent peace, has now become a symbol for the work of thousands of Christians—Anglicans included—who are actively supporting the United Nations...

Sacred Lake Titicaca Is Being Drowned by Pollution

May 14, 2012
By Sara Shahriari
Indian Country Today Media Network

Brown, rolling plains that seem to stretch on to eternity are suddenly broken by the brilliant blue of Lake Titicaca. The lake, which sits on the border between Peru and Bolivia, has supported indigenous farming and fishing communities for thousands of years. But what was once a sacred place to the Inca is now...

Our environmental challenge

May 13, 2012
By Bishop Edward J. Burns
Juneau Empire

Here in Juneau we live surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The majesty and beauty of the Mendenhall Glacier never ceases to impress me and I have been fortunate to view some of the other glaciers in Southeast Alaska. Just recently I had the opportunity to speak to a longtime Juneau resident who expressed her amazement at...

Chut Wutty's memory spurs anti-logging campaign

May 12, 2012
By Guy De Launey
BBC News Magazine

Phnom Penh – The death of an environmental activist, shot dead by police, has galvanised his campaign against deforestation and illegal logging in a scenic part of Cambodia.

Ratanakiri is a beautiful province in the north of this country - with volcanic lakes, waterfalls and huge areas of unspoiled forest.

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We Must Mobilize Partnerships Needed to Shift World onto a More Sustainable Trajectory of Growth

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In Rio, Secretary-General Says in Message, ‘We Must Mobilize Partnerships Needed to Shift World onto a More Sustainable Trajectory of Growth and Development’

United Nations
May 11, 2012

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World Environment Day, 5 June:

BC's Emerging Green Faith Movement

Churchgoers opposed to tankers, pipelines say activism expresses compassion for God’s creation.

By By Adam Pez
The Tyee
May 9, 2012

Christ Church Cathedral stands overshadowed by modern glass and steel skyscrapers in Vancouver’s downtown core. The century-old Anglican church is a bit of Vancouver heritage, a reminder of the province’s British colonial roots. When...

Minding Animals Bulletin No.11

May 3, 2012
Minding Animals International

Please find attached the final Minding Animals Bulletin to be released before the Utrecht Conference (MA2).

Inside this edition you will also find:

Bishops and Extractive Industries: A Human Face of Mining

May 2, 2012
By Katherine Marshall
Huffington Post

Secretary-General on Buddha's Belief that Changing Man's Nature Changes World

 

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In Message, Secretary-General Says Buddha’s Belief that Changing Man’s Nature Changes World Offers Insight to Improve Conditions for Planet, Inhabitants

United Nations
May 1, 2012

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the Day of Vesak, 5 May:

The Pinchot Letter: Leadership in Conservation Thought, Policy and Action

The Pinchot Institute for Conservation
Vol. 16, No. 3, Spring 2012
http://www.pinchot.org/uploads/download?fileId=1140

Contents:

* Essential Tools for Sustaining America’s Forests: Reauthorizing Stewardship Contracts on Federal Lands

* A Conservation Ethic for a Changing World...

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