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Category: Climate News
Praying with Our Feet at the People’s Climate March
A reflection on the People's Climate March by Earth Ministry Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Zimmerle. Originally published on Earth Ministry's Blog, To Inspire and Mobilize October 10, 2014 Dear friends, All of creation is suffering from the injustices of climate change. Unfortunately, increased natural…
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Standing with Faith Communities at the People’s Climate March
LVC alumni and previous Outreach Coordinator, Betsy Cannon, reflects on her experience participating in the People's Climate March with Earth Ministry and Interfaith Power & Light. She joined Executive Director LeeAnne Beres and current Outreach Coordinator Jessica Zimmerle to march for climate…
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Community Speaks Out Against More Oil in Puget Sound
Over 80 Puget Sound residents showed up last week at the BP Cherry Point Refinery Draft Environmental Impact Statement Rally and Hearing in Seattle on July 24, to voice their concerns about an expansion of the refinery.
King County Council Expresses Concern About Oil Transportation
The King County Council approved a motion which states concerns about the transportation of crude oil and requests specific actions.
Washington Interfaith Power & Light in Washington, DC
Earth Ministry/WAIPL staff traveled to our nation’s capital in early May for the national Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) conference and lobby day.
Putting Faith into Action at the State Capitol
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.
Earth Ministry’s 2014 Legislative Priorities
The 2014 legislative session has begun, and we at Earth Ministry/ Washington Interfaith Power & Light are making sure the faith community has a voice in the important environmental issues our state is dealing with this session. Read on to learn more about our priorities and, most importantly, how you can join us to lend your voice, including coming with us to Olympia!
Environmental Protection Agency Listening Sessions
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently held 11 public listening sessions across the country to solicit input on standards for reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants.