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Earth Day: A Look at Microplastics in Washington
The 2024 Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastic.” We hope you find some of the resources helpful!
Earth Ministry/WA IPL Signs Coalition Letter Urging Amazon to Stop Using Fossil Fuels to Power Data Centers
Earth Ministry/WA IPL Signs Coalition Letter Urging Amazon to Stop Using Fossil Fuels to Power Data Centers
2022 Washington State Legislative Session
Lorraine Loomis Act For Salmon Recovery — SB 5727, HB 1838 - did not pass Across the state, salmon are on the brink of extinction. Some Puget Sound salmon species have declined by 90% compared to historical populations. In the Columbia…
BREAKING NEWS
The U.S. Government Commitments in Support of the “Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative” and in Partnership with the Six Sovereigns lays a clear path forward for free-flowing river
Earth Letter Returns!
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2024 Legislative Priorities
Each year, Earth Ministry/WA IPL raises up the moral voice for environmental justice in the Washington State Legislature. We give you the tools to speak up as a faithful advocate by sharing your story with legislators in support of strong policies for environmental justice.
Inaugural Greening Congregation Awards
Congratulations to our 2023 Congregational Award Recipients!
FERC Rejects Community Concerns; Approves GTN Xpress Pipeline Proposal
FERC Rejects Community Concerns; Approves GTN Xpress
Washington Senator Maria Cantwell speaks out against GTN XPress
In a letter received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on September 14, 2023, Washington St. Senator Maria Cantwell headed a letter expressing concern about TC Energy's proposed expansion of the GTN XPress pipeline.
Tacoma Mega Warehouse
History/Background In late 2021, Bridge Point Tacoma LLC, a subsidiary of Bridge Industrial, acquired 160 acres of land in South Tacoma with plans to build a 2.5 million square foot Mega-Warehouse, the equivalent of 50 football fields of warehouse. Inspite…
2023 Season of Creation
The Season of Creation begins September 1st and is the time of year when many Christians around the world renew their commitment to care for creation through prayer and action.
Inflation Reduction Act
In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law and included the greatest investment in climate care provisions in history. The IRA puts the United States on the path to cutting greenhouse gas net emissions by up to 44% by 2023. Most notable for our community – nonprofits, including houses of worship, will also have access to these funds to finance projects for wind and solar, EVs, efficiency upgrades, heat pumps, and much more for nonprofits.
Remembering Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut
This Sunday, Lummi Nation, Se' Si' Le', the House of Tears Carvers, and the Port of Friday Harbor will join together in ceremony to celebrate Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut's life.
Inflation Reduction Act
In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law and included the greatest investment in climate care provisions in history. The IRA puts the United States on the path to cutting greenhouse gas net emissions by up to 44% by 2023. Most notable for our community - nonprofits, including houses of worship, will also have access to these funds to finance projects for wind and solar, EVs, efficiency upgrades, heat pumps, and much more for nonprofits.