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Climate Watch
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Climate Change Captures United Methodists' Election Interests
Bolstered by the new Social Principles, a unofficial United Methodist climate movement and two church-related bodies held separate webinars recently focused on how the global climate crisis intersects with many U.S. social justice issues. Read more
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Vote Climate and Divest from Fossil Fuels
Regardless of what issues you prioritize as a voter, be aware that climate change is a “threat multiplier” that will impact all aspects of our lives, writes the Rev. Sharon Delgado of Fossil Free UMC. Read more
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Author Says We Can Build a Sustainable Planet
Hannah Ritchie interprets climate data from a broader context to find that humans are living better than ever before, but still have monumental climate change challenges to solve, writes Rev. H. A. "Bud" Tillinghast. Read more
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Words, Words, Climate?
Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein’s theory of time have to do with misunderstandings about climate change. Read more
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Why Is It So Hot?
What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes? Read more
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Heat Dangers to Elders
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, including United Methodist Church members. Read more
Advocating Justice
Dispirited Christians Must Prepare to Stand in the Gap, Historians Urge
As the panel stressed at each "Faith and Democracy" event, their desire is to cast a vision for a Christian engagement with politics that emphasizes “pluralism instead of Christian nationalism, ... and love and compassion rather than power and fear. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
ACLU Issues Urgent Call to Stop Bill That Would Endanger Nonprofits
The proposed bill could be used against unofficial United Methodist organizations that have opposed the current war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and support Palestinians' rights. Read more
Nov 20, 2024
