Interfaith and Advocacy Collaboration Could Drive Climate Action

Local faith and science leaders recently came together at an event hosted by the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association to push for greater collaboration between Rhode Island’s environmental and religious communities in the face of climate change.

The May 20 virtual discussion, attended by more than 50 people, was led by Rev. Dante Tavolaro of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Smithfield and Shareen Knowlton, director of education at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Together with three panelists of varying faiths and backgrounds, they challenged religious groups and environmental activists to set differences aside and collaborate in pursuit of a healthier planet.

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