Health, Environmental, Faith, and Community Groups Tackle Nonstick PFAS Chemicals

As part of the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition and the Environmental Priorities Coalition, Earth Ministry fully supports the passage of the Healthy Food Packaging Act. We believe that we have a moral obligation to protect our bodies, our food, and our environment…

Governor Inslee To Sign Strongest Ban In Nation On Toxic Flame Retardants In Home Furniture, Kids’ Products

Earth Ministry/WAIPL couldn't be happier to announce that the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act has been signed into law! We are grateful for the relentless dedication of faith communities across the state who devoted their time and energy to this historical…

Gov. Inslee Issues Draft Fish Consumption Rule on First Day of Session

Governor Inslee kicked off the Legislative Session with a step towards improved water quality: a fish consumption rule. This rule precedes and complements the Toxic Reduction Act that he is expected to introduce. Randi Abrams-Caras, one of Earth Ministry's partners at the Washington State Toxics…

Five drivers of the 2015 legislative session: Ed funding, transportation, new taxes, carbon, pay raises

By Brad Shannon The Olympian January 11, 2015 Washington state lawmakers begin a 105-day legislative session Monday, and the biggest political fights could seem familiar to voters. The unknowns are solutions that can pass both chambers of a divided Legislature.…

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!