http://earthministry.org The scientific basis, moral issues, and call to action daily 1 2009-01-13T22:54:08Z http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/books/6-arguments-for-a-greener-diet Author: Jacobson, Michael F. Examines scientific studies and reaches a conclusion that eating more plant foods and fewer fatty animal foods will add years onto your life. This diet concurrently leads to better air quality, water quality, less food poisoning, reduces global warming, and less animal suffering in the slaughterhouse as a result of eating less meat. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Food & Farming (B,C,V) Global Warming 2009-01-14T19:34:10Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/books/a-moral-climate-the-ethics-of-global-warming Author: Northcott, Michael S. Discusses Hurricane Katrina, as well as the ethics and morals of humans relationships to climate change. Northcott talks of better stewardship of the earth to try and address the currently worsening global warming. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Global Warming 2009-01-07T22:53:05Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/books/a-new-climate-for-theology-god-the-world-and Author: McFague, Sallie. McFague argues that government, business, and individuals have been largely in denial of the possibility that global warming may put our species on the road to extinction. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Global Warming 2009-01-07T22:56:00Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/a-sea-change-imagine-a-world-without-fish A disturbing and essential companion piece to An Inconvenient Truth, A Sea Change brings home the indisputable fact that our lifestyle is changing the earth, despite our wishful thinking. No publisher clarebr Water Video - Adults Resource Library Global Warming 2010-05-18T21:59:57Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/after-the-warming-episode-one James Burke explores various warming scenarios for the year 2050 using the "virtual reality computer model." He shows how life on earth has always been altered by changing weather patterns. No publisher chris Video - Adults Ecology Resource Library Global Warming 2009-01-27T21:27:45Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/books/befriending-the-earth-theology-reconciliation Author: Berry, Thomas and Thomas Clarke. Thomas Berry and Thomas Clarke discuss the tole of religion in the ecological movement today. They agree that religion, to now, has completely failed to address the despoliation of the earth, which they believe to be the greatest crisis in the history of the planet. Yet they offer hope and viable ways for ecology that will move us forward in our quest to heal the world. "Befriending the Earth" provides a rich feast of spiritual, intellectual, and emotional thought for individuals hungering to discern how we can both nourish the earth and be recipients of its bountiful goodness. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Resource Library Global Warming 2009-06-24T21:56:25Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/coal-country Producer: Evening Star Productions. 2009. Most Americans are shocked to learn that nearly half of the electricity in the United States today is produced by coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel. Coal Country reveals the truth about modern coal mining. The story is told by the people directly involved, both working miners and activists who are battling the coal companies in Appalachia. What does coal mean for America and the rest of the world? The coal industry is spending millions to promote what it calls "clean coal." Is it achievable? At what cost? No publisher tricia Video - Adults Climate Political Action Global Warming Resource Library 2010-04-27T21:36:03Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/dirty-business Guided by Rolling Stone reporter Jeff Goodell, Dirty Business reveals the true social and environmental costs of coal power and tells stories of innovators who are pointing the way to an alternative energy future. No publisher deannam Video - Adults Climate Sustainability - Resources Global Warming 2010-05-18T21:47:09Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/earthscore-your-personal-environmental-audit-guide-1 Author: Lotter, Donald W. While intended for personal and household use, this resource can also serve as a helpful guide for congregations that want to quantitatively evaluate their ecological “footprint” and take steps towards greater sustainability and social equity. No publisher tricia Curriculum Resource Library Global Warming stewardship Resource - Congregations Books-Adults Environmental Health Resources 2009-06-29T21:27:04Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/books/field-notes-from-a-catastrophe-man-nature-and Author: Kolbert, Elizabeth. Kolbert, a journalist, travels around the world to meet with top scientists who show and explain to her evidence of global warming. She effectively describes how man has changed not only the climate, but how climate change is effecting ecosystems. Kolbert discusses how policy needs to be changed, additionally she scolds the US for not signing the Kyoto Protocol. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Global Warming 2009-01-07T22:49:21Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/global-warming-species-extinction VEM 066-1: Intro/meditation: Reverend Pascal Nelson. Presentation: Dr. George Gilchrist discusses global warming, species extinction. VEM 066-2: Panel Discussion with audience questions on relationship between spirituality, science, and public policy. No publisher chris Video - Adults Ecology Resource Library Global Warming 2009-01-27T21:31:43Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/god2019s-creation-and-global-warming Producer: Produced by the Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of Churches of Christ . This twelve-minute video is an easy-to-understand introduction to global warming, its current and potential impacts, and the overwhelming ways in which industrial countries contribute to it. The video skillfully places this issue into a faith-based context – clearly showing why people of faith should respond to this crisis. No publisher tricia Video - Adults Global Warming 2009-05-29T16:42:32Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/guide-to-resource-efficient-church-buildings Author: Mumma, Tracy. This guide deals with the responsible use of God’s gifts in constructing churches. It considers “embodied energy” (energy spent in production and transportation of materials), recycling, and the disposal of construction waste. This guide also gives a list of manufacturers of resource efficient building materials. No publisher tricia Curriculum Resource Library Global Warming stewardship Resource - Congregations Books-Adults 2009-06-24T20:03:11Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/publications/CFAC/in-the-home Focuses on environmental health and energy use No publisher deannam Resource - Congregations Worship Aid Resources Curriculum Environmental Health Resources Global Warming 2009-04-02T17:52:59Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/videos/irreplaceable-wildlife-in-a-warming-world Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World-- a stunning exhibit of wildlife photography--brings you face to face with the incredible plants and animals of our planet: species big and small, familiar and exotic, but all are threatened by a rapidly warming world. No publisher chris Video - Adults Animals Resource Library Global Warming 2009-06-09T16:55:11Z Page