Climate Rally & EPA Hearing Media Clips
Media clips related to the May 21, 2009, EPA climate hearing and rally featuring Earth Ministry.
'Regular people' cheer on climate action at Seattle rally
There were corny chants, children in “Stop Global Warming” t-shirts, and people in animal costumes—salmon, polar bear, octopus, and crab. Like any good political rally, this one had its share of not-quite-on-message posters: “Legalize Hemp,” “Stop the Bloody Wars,” “Reverse heart disease by going vegan,” and “Biofuels = ‘Crime against humanity.’” But the organizers—Sierra Club, 1Sky, Earth Ministry, and others—helped ensure a more-or-less unified message on climate action. [Earth Ministry/WAIPL brought 30 religious leaders and many other members to the rally in support of EPA's findings.]
Gregoire signs order to reduce greenhouse gases
With a large waterfront rally providing a colorful and supportive backdrop, the state of Washington and a congressional committee took big steps today [May 21, 2009] on the climate change front. Rabbi Zari Weiss and 30 other religious leaders, who were brought to the rally by Earth Ministry/WAIPL, are featured in the video clip that aired on King 5 that evening.
Seattle hosts EPA climate change hearing
From the rally outside the hearing to the testimony inside - their stories are all different, but their message is the same - greenhouse gases are real, so do something about it. "The science alone won't save us; we have to have the courage and the will to act," says LeeAnne Beres of Earth Ministry.
US Christians back EPA on greenhouse gases
Members of the faith community in the USA are stepping up and speaking out today at an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) public hearing to determine if greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide that contribute to global climate change, are a threat to public health and welfare.
