John Rosenberg The Olympian June 2, 2014 For many years, my brother Jim handled media relations for a large investor-owned utility (what I like to call an IOU) in the Midwest. Whenever we get together, he still reminds me about Washington state’s…
Earth Ministry/WAIPL staff traveled to our nation’s capital in early May for the national Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) conference and lobby day.
Earth Ministry/WAIPL has a long history of standing up for the health of children and families. One way we do this is by working to pass strong legislation to regulate toxic chemicals at the state and national levels. Two bills…
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This year, Earth Ministry/WAIPL joined with Seattle University to host Many Faiths, One World, an interfaith Earth Day gathering. Nearly 100 attendees heard how faith puts us in touch with the natural world in a unique “round robin” small group format.
Our latest edition of Earth Letter is out, and it focuses on the build environment. According to the most recent 2010 Census data, 81% of Americans live in urban areas. The vast majority of us live, work, play, and worship…
In celebration of Earth Month, join with your neighbors in a 9 day journey of prayer, reflection, and mediation to acknowledge the beauty of local water, land, resources, and extraordinary people.
Huge thanks to everyone who attended Earth Ministry/WAIPL’s spring fundraiser Faith, Hope, Chocolate, and Art! Over 150 people enjoyed organic treats, sustainable wine, and local art at Alki Arts gallery in downtown Seattle on March 27.
Congregations from around country took part in a three day campaign over Valentine’s Day weekend to raise awareness about climate change as an urgent issue requiring immediate action.
Earth Ministry spent Valentine’s Day in Olympia asking our state senators to have a heart for children’s health by supporting the Toxic Free Kids and Families Act (ESHB 1294).
Throughout the session, Earth Ministry/WAIPL members participated in multiple Capitol Drop-in Days, in which we spoke with legislators and their aides about our environmental priorities from a faith perspective.
The Washington Department of Ecology listened to the people and the more than 215,000 comments they received last fall on coal export and has announced that they will be protecting the people of the northwest by taking into account all of the impacts of the coal export process.
Earth Ministry and the Washington State Nurses Association recently organized constituent meetings with US Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. These meetings brought together religious leaders and health professionals in support of strong federal legislation regarding toxic chemicals.
The journey protests the degradation of native lands and waters from fossil fuel extraction and export. export.
More than 165,000 public comments have been submitted as part of the environmental review process for the proposed coal export terminal in Longview, WA. Nearly 100 religious leaders were among the thousands who testified against coal export at five hearings in Longview, Vancouver, Pasco, Spokane, and Tacoma. Clergy served as emcees at pre-hearing rallies in three of the cities.
Earth Ministry/WAIPL staff spoke about coal export at two concurrent national ethics conferences this past January.
