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LeeAnne Beres: Executive Director; LeeAnne@earthministry.org; Phone: 206-632-2426; [vCard ]

Legislature passes landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power Apr 21, 2011: Bill endorsed by environmental community, TransAlta, labor unions
“The positive Senate vote brings us one step closer to a coal-free future for Washington, in which all God’s children have clean air and water and the opportunity to earn a living wage,” said Earth Ministry/WAIPL executive director LeeAnne Beres.
House approves landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power Apr 11, 2011: Bill endorsed by environmental community, TransAlta, labor unions and governor heads back to state Senate for final passage.
Historic agreement reached to phase out coal-burning in Washington Mar 05, 2011: “This agreement reinforces our responsibility to phase out coal-burning at the TransAlta plant and protect Washington families from the harmful health effects of burning coal for electricity. It also reinforces our responsibility to do this in a way that strengthens the local economy and takes care of the community,” said Earth Ministry/WAIPL executive director LeeAnne Beres.

Turning weeds into natural beauty Jul 31, 2011 Shoreline Area News: Youth from Earth Ministry Greening Congregation tackles a project in Shoreline to return a large plot of land overgrown with weeds and invasive plants back into the Northwest natural environment.
Living Waters Apr 01, 2011 Soujourners Magazine: Seattle Pacific University professor Doug Thorpe shares a moving contemplation of the power of water in the Holy Land, as he experienced it on an Earth Ministry eco-justice trip to Israel, Palestine and Jordan in January, 2009.
Sacred places can be important venues for interfaith dialogue Mar 16, 2011 The News Tribune: Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light's work is referenced in this article highlighting the generosity of Christian churches sharing sacred spaces.
A warrior for children's health and safety Mar 06, 2011 The News Tribune: Transitioning from military life to civilian, from a role of guardian of a nation to guardian of an infant, was a tumultuous one for me. Being a new mother is hard work, and I’m used to that, but I wasn’t prepared for dealing with toxic chemicals linked to cancer and learning disabilities that can be found in baby bottles, baby blankets and toys.

Washington Interfaith Power & Light: Earth Ministry’s Washington Interfaith Power & Light (WAIPL) project organizes an interfaith religious response to global warming. WAIPL is part of a national Interfaith Power & Light movement in 28 states.

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