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Davis congregation gets environmental award
Davis United Methodist Church was honored earlier this month by Earth Ministry for its environmental stewardship and status as Earth Ministry’s Greening Congregation of the Month for September 2012.
Flame retardant bill still sparks legislative debate
Firefighters, nurses and physicians line up for a ban on some chemicals. But opponents question whether there are better alternatives.
Called by faith to protest Whatcom County coal transport
We know that, as people of faith, we are called by our faith to stand in protection of the health and future well-being of all God's children. The best choice we can make, as people of faith and as Washingtonians, is to stop these coal trains.
Bicycling encouraged by Ballard "Greening Congregation"
Examiner.com featured an article about Ballard First Lutheran, one of Earth Ministry's Greening Congregations, on July 12th. This weekend, Ballard First Lutheran is promoting a car-free Sunday. Instead, members will walk, bike, and bus to church.
Reject plan for coal export terminals - it's the neighborly thing to do
Coal companies want to build enormous export terminals in Washington state to ship coal through our region to Asia. While permitting such coal terminals may sound like a mere technical matter, it is not. This is a decision that affects the future of our region and our world.
"Sacred Acts: How Churches are Working to Protect Earth's Climate"
Interview with Mallory McDuff on Texas Public Radio.
Environmental leaders warn about impact of coal trains on area
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
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
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
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
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
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.
A Lenten Carbon Fast
Earth Ministry Executive Director LeeAnne Beres explores the Lenten season, suggesting a "fast from carbon" be incorporated as an environmentally friendly Lenten practice.
Opponents Square Off Over Wash's Coal-Fired Plant
Opponents squared off in Olympia Tuesday over how quickly the state's only coal-fired power plant in Centralia, WA should transition to cleaner energy sources.
The Search for Meaning and a Coal-Free Washington
Through Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light, people of faith are working as partners with the leading environmental groups in the state to close its one coal-fired power plant and provide a transition to a clean energy economy
Participants in TransAlta dispute need to clear the air
The Olympian weighs in on the proposed bill to shut down the TransAlta coal plant.
Climate Change Gets Religious in the Pacific Northwest
A pro-God, anti-coal group trying to be heard in Washington State is the focus of this blog post on the Mother Nature Network.
Coal-burning plants defy covenant with Creator
In an Opinion Editorial for the Columbian, Bishop Greg Rickel and the Rev. Hunt Priest provide the faith perspective on why Washington needs to transition off coal.
Watch the progress of user pay environmental proposals
The four environmental priorities for Washington State in the 2011 legislative season are explored by The Olympian - Earth Ministry's LeeAnne Beres speaks about coal.
Coal Export Terminal On Lower Columbia Draws Fire
Earth Ministry's Jessie Dye was quoted in a recent NPR story about Ambre Energy North America's plan to use Longview, WA as a port terminal to export coal.
