Interfaith climate group shuts national office amid Trump environmental attacks

Interfaith Power and Light, one of the most prominent U.S. faith-based environmental networks, has shuttered its national office amid financial troubles, its board of directors announced in late January.

The abrupt suspension of national operations amid a funding shortfall comes at a precarious moment, as an energized Trump administration has sought to quickly expunge climate and environmental justice efforts throughout the federal government, and as signs of climate change rage in California and across the country.
Leaders within Interfaith Power and Light said their work as a top moral voice on environmental matters will continue despite the current climate through its 40 state and regional affiliates, which are independent entities each with their own leadership, staff and fundraising.

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