Global Warming Resources
IPJC's Justice Journal Issue on Alternative Energy
Seal the Deal! - Copenhagen Summit December 7-18, 2009
- Sign the Global Climate Petition. Join citizens from around the globe in asking World Leaders to reach a fair and just agreement at the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit.
- Learn more about the Copenhagen Summit
Be a Voice for the Poor in the Climate Change Debate - Write to Congress
Visit the IPJC Legislative Action Center to ask your member of Congress to make pass climate change legislation that both promotes clean energy and protects the poor and vulnerable.
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Earth Ministry
Based in Seattle, Earth Ministry is striving to inspire and mobilize the Christian Community to play a leadership role in building a just and sustainable future. It offers e-mail alerts about environment-related events throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as the Greening Congregations Handbook: Stories, Ideas, and Resources for Cultivating Creation Awareness and Care in Your Congregation. |
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Catholic Coalition on Climate Change
CAFOD UK
International development arm of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Visit their website for action opportunities and status updates based on their work with vulnerable populations already affected by climate change around the globe.
Catholic Health Association: Climate Change & Catholic Health Care
Inspired by faith and values, the Catholic health ministry has formed a partnership with sponsors, systems, facilities and with experts in environmental responsibility to to reduce the environmental burden of the health care we provide.
Interfaith
Power and Light
This is the group that enabled so many churches to show
An Inconvenient Truth during October 2006. Among this organization's offerings
is a short DVD titled, Lighten Up!: A Religious Response to Global Warming.
New Climate Change Statement from the Irish Bishops National Council of Churches of Christ Eco-Justice Programs Unitarian
Universalist Association - Statement of Conscience |
350.org
350.org is an international campaign dedicated to building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis--the solutions that science and justice demand. Our focus is on the number 350--as in parts per million, the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. But 350 is more than a number--it's a symbol of where we need to head as a planet.
Caritas
Caritas is a confederation of Catholic organizations embodying the solidarity the world needs to find sustainable solutions to the effects of climate change. They are calling for a fresh approach to tackling climate change in a new report Climate Justice: Seeking a New Global Ethic. The harsh effects of climate change are already becoming a daily reality to poor communities globally. The report goes beyond the science of climate change to focus on the ethical, moral and theological dimensions of the crisis.
Climate
Solutions
Based in Olympia, this organization is promoting initiatives
to increase our society's use of renewable energy sources, especially
the opportunities such a switch offers to farmers in the Northwest.
Stop
Global Warming
Founded by Hollywood producer, Laurie David (An Inconvenient
Truth), this organization's mission is "a non-political effort bringing
Americans together to declare that global warming is here now and it's
time to act." The site provides recent news articles pertaining to
global warming and is source
of ideas on what individuals and schools can do to stop global warming.
Bonneville
Environmental Foundation
Purchase green tags
or calculate your carbon emissions. Green Tags represent the environmental
benefits that occur when clean, new renewable energy is substituted for
power that is produced by burning fossil fuel.
Natural
Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
NRDC is a respected source for understandable
information on complex public policy issues and its offerings on global
warming are no exception. If you want to learn about this important issue,
NRDC is the source. Also, the site includes a "four-point solution
that would slash U.S. global warming pollution in half by 2050."
Green For All
Based in Oakland, founded by Van Jones, their mission is “to help build a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.” An exciting nation-wide effort recognizing climate change as one of the most urgent issues facing humanity while at the same time demanding that the green economy not leave minorities and low-income people behind.
Union of Concerned Scientists
A leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS carries out excellent research and produces strong resources on global warming and many other issues as well.
Ethical
Dimensions of Climate Change
Hosted by Penn State, this site has information concerning
"a collaborative program that seeks greater visibility and understanding
of the ethical dimensions of climate change." Among its offerings
is an extensive bibliography pertaining to the justice issues involved
with global warming.
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Pew
Center on Global Climate Change Established in 1998 as a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization. The Center's mission is to provide credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. Of particular note, it offers information addressed to the business community. |
Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Established by the United Nations to assess scientific,
technical and socio-economic information relevant for understanding climate
change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.
It is the most authoritative scientific panel in the world on climate
change. IPCC's
Fourth Assessment Report will be released in 2007 involving hundreds of scientists throughout the world.
City
of Seattle
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has led an effort to get local
governments to commit themselves to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
More than 300 other mayors across the United States have joined the effort
to "advance the goals of the Kyoto Protocol."
King
County
King County Executive Ron Sims is also providing leadership
toward "a clean energy economy."
EPA—Climate
Change
Offers comprehensive information on the issue of climate
change in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society—communities,
individuals, business, states and localities, and governments." It
also provides a description of
the health and environmental effects caused by global warming and a kids
page.
EPA—Energy
Star for Congregations
This EPA site is a treasure trove of information for how
to make churches and other parish buildings more energy efficient. Among
the resources is a listing of architecture and engineering firms with
experience in sustainable building design. It even has suggestions of
how to do public relations about the greening of your congregation. Now
you can save money for your church while saving the world.
An
Inconvenient Truth
Purchase your own copy of the documentary of former Vice
President Al Gore and his efforts to alert the world to the crisis of
global warming. There is also a summary of the scientific evidence for
how climate change is already impacting the environment. The site includes
steps to take action and other resources like study guides for teachers.
The
Great Warming
In addition to being packed with links to other sites,
the website has several resources specifically geared toward faith communities
including a set of discussion questions.
"This
is Your Home" Global Climate Change Presentation
A three-part slide
show presentation created by the Justice, Peace and Sustainability Office
for the IHM Sisters of Monroe, MI with accompanying study guide all made
available for free download.
Too
Hot to Handle
An HBO special produced by Laurie David (An Inconvenient
Truth) that originally was shown in Spring 2006. Site also has a useful
list of resources for additional information including model curricula
and a teacher's guide.
Care for All of Creation Reflection Book
IPJC's new six session process for faith communities. Each session includes prayer, education, catholic social teaching, analysis, discussion, signs of hope and action.
IPJC's Justice Journal Issue on Alternative Energy
Stern
Review on the Economics of Climate Change
The British government sponsored the Stern Review and called
it "the most comprehensive review ever carried out on the economics
of climate change." The Review is named after its lead author, Sir
Nicholas Stern, Head of Great Britain's Government Economic Service (and
formerly the World Bank's Chief Economist).
"How
to Talk to a Climate Skeptic" (a Gristmill Blog)
This site offers a series of articles by Coby Beck containing
responses to, and dialogues on, the most common skeptical arguments on
global warming.
Field
Notes From A Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change
a book by Elizabeth Kolbert (March 2006)
Contains the text to the first chapter of the book.
The
Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change
a book by Tim Flannery (February 2006)
In addition to another listing of what people can do to reduce carbon
emissions, this site offers information on a young adult version of The
Weather Makers.
The End of Nature a book by Bill McKibben (1989)
The first major book on global warming, written for the general public.
Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Community
a book by Bill McKibben and the Step It up Team (2007)
A hands-on guidebook to stopping climate change
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