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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.

"Sacred Acts: How Churches are Working to Protect Earth's Climate" May 14, 2012 Texas Public Radio: Interview with Mallory McDuff on Texas Public Radio.
Environmental leaders warn about impact of coal trains on area Feb 17, 2012 Fig Tree: Jessie Dye presents in Spokane alongside Amber Waldref and Jon Snyder on the dangers of coal export.
Workshop informs on bill to regulate toxins and water issues Feb 17, 2012 Fig Tree: Earth Ministry's Jessie Dye shares information on the lack of regulations on chemicals in children's products and the need for the Toxic-Free Kids Act.
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.