By Jessie Dye Seattle Times May 06, 2009 WHY are so many faith leaders from all around the world weighing in on climate change? Not a Catholic feast day goes by that Pope Benedict does not call for the faithful to reduce overconsumption and protect Earth's poorest people from drought and despair.
Sacred Heart Radio April 16, 2009 Jessie Dye, Program and Outreach Director at Earth Ministry, was interviewed by Father Bob Camuso on Sacred Heart Radio during April. Jessie discussed "Why do Catholics care about the environment?"
By Dan Ritzman and LeeAnne Beres The Seattle Times April 09, 2009 In the fight against global warming, all eyes are currently on Gov. Chris Gregoire and the proposed deal with TransAlta, the multinational corporation that operates the Centralia coal-fired power plant. We applaud Gov. Gregoire's leadership on curbing climate change, pushing for a strong renewable energy standard and putting a cap on carbon emissions.
By Sara Cate Yakima Herald March 11, 2009 To the editor -- I believe the Feb. 15 editorial, "It's best to leave this to the feds," really missed the mark. It is precisely because of our state's uniquely clean electricity from hydropower that we must lead the way on cap and trade, to make sure our interests at the national level are protected and Washington's innovation is properly rewarded.
By The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel and The Rt. Rev. James E. Waggoner Jr. The Spokesman-Review March 07, 2009 As Episcopal bishops in Washington state and as faithful stewards of God’s creation, we understand the devastating impacts that global climate change will have and is already having on human communities around the world.
The Fig Tree March 01, 2009 Aware that human services are in peril during the state budget crunch, speakers at the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference in February emphasized repeatedly that the state budget needs to be “a moral budget,” and that people need to pay more in taxes to help make that possible.
By Joel Sisolak The News Tribune February 24, 2009 In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama declared that “each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.” And, I would add, jeopardize our way of life.
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce February 23, 2009 For Seattle to become sustainable, it will have to take advantage of the environment we inherited. Preserving open space and protecting the Sound are paramount to a livable and lasting city. The new waterfront will be our next big test. Finding a way to blend the needs of the people with the needs of environment, that's what will make Seattle sustainable. It's not a choice between a vibrant urban experience or nature — it's having both!
By Maggie Murdoch Sound News February 20, 2009 It was a beautiful, sparkling day at the capitol. Hundreds of environmental activists gathered for Environmental Lobby Day to let legislators know that the people who vote for them demand courageous action on our most pressing environmental concerns. Suits mingled with hippies, students with politicians. Four priorities were on everyone’s mind.
By Michelle Dupler Tri-City Herald February 04, 2009 OLYMPIA -- Several Mid-Columbia lawmakers took stands Tuesday against proposed legislation that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but that opponents claim will drive up energy prices and cost the state jobs.
By Gary S.E. Lagerloef Kitsap Sun January 29, 2009 The new Bainbridge High School building that uses 25 percent less energy than other buildings of similar size, (Bainbridge High's New Building, Jan. 16), represents the innovative path our society must follow to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
By Anson Laytner and Michael Denton Seattle P-I November 17, 2008 As faith leaders we know our state must take action to reduce global warming pollution and build a clean energy economy. We have a spiritual call to protect creation, a moral responsibility to care for the poorest and most vulnerable and a responsibility to keep the Earth intact for future generations.
By Sara Barz Grist July 30, 2008 Evangelicals have been absent without leave from the climate change discussion, failing to push the Republican Party to take the issue seriously, according to Richard Cizik, the vice president for governmental affairs at the National Association of Evangelicals.
By Dave Ross News Radio 710 KIRO July 24, 2008 In-studio today was Richard Cizik, Vice President with the National Association of Evangelicals. He's in-town with Earth Ministry, a local group who's mission statement is "Inspiring and mobilizing the Christian community to play a leadership role in building a just and sustainable futue."
By John Iwasaki Seattle P-I July 23, 2008 Like shrinking ice caps, resistance among American Christians to address the effects of global warming is diminishing, creating a once-unlikely connection between the scientific and the spiritual, representatives of national and local religious organizations said Wednesday.
