Press Releases

Legislature passes landmark legislation to transition Washington off polluting coal-fired power

Apr 21, 2011

Bill endorsed by environmental community, TransAlta, labor unions

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.

Legislation to reduce coal pollution, protect our families’ health and strengthen economy introduced in House

Feb 03, 2011

Environmental Priority bill would hasten end of coal-fired power in Washington

Statement of LeeAnne Beres, Executive Director of Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light, on the challenge to the Longview Coal Export Terminal Permit

Dec 15, 2010

 

Growing Community of Voices Demand A Better Future Than Dirty Coal Export

Nov 16, 2010

Groups Urge County Commission to Deny (or Delay) Permit for Longview Coal Export Facility

WOODINVILLE’S WOODEN CROSS LUTHERAN FIRST CHURCH IN THE NATION TO PROVIDE NEW PUBLIC ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATION

Oct 14, 2010

“PLUG-IN WOODINVILLE” EVENT SET FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

Senate Stalls on Climate and Clean Energy Solutions

Jul 28, 2010

Earth Ministry/WAIPL Executive Director LeeAnne Beres joined Congressman Jay Inslee and members of the business and veteran communities in a press conference speaking to the continued need for comprehensive national climate legislation this year. LeeAnne’s full statement follows the press release below.

Business, Faith & Public Health Leaders Voice Support for Western Climate Initiative Design Document & Economic Analysis

Jul 27, 2010

Earth Ministry/WAIPL Executive Director LeeAnne Beres is quoted in a press release about the Western Climate Initiative's “Design for the WCI Regional Program” document which outlines the guiding principles for states and provinces to use in developing programs that will increase clean energy production and reduce climate change pollution.

Senate Gets Cracking on Clean Energy and Climate

May 12, 2010

Will they stand up to the fossil fuel lobby and deliver real solutions?

Cultural Innovation Toward Eco/Social Justice

Sep 28, 2009

Deep Conversion Founder Advances Earth Ministry Through Winning Sermon