Laudato Si
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Laudato Si Week
Happy Laudato Si Week! Laudato Si is the title of Pope Francis’ powerful and moving encyclical on climate change and climate justice that was released 6 years ago. The title is taken from the phrase “Laudato si’, mi’ Signore” or”… Continue reading
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Connecting to Nature during the Pandemic
It’s easier to work towards preserving creation when you regularly experience the wonders of nature. Unfortunately, the pandemic has kept many of us locked up inside our homes, away from the natural world. A recent column in EarthBeat (articles on… Continue reading
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Just…start
When dealing with the climate crisis, you may be paralyzed with inaction since the problem seems so “intractable and hopeless.” It isn’t. In fact, the climate crisis is waiting for you; it’s calling your name; it needs your help; you… Continue reading
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Climate change: How do we know?
From Laudato Si, Pope Francis makes it clear: A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the climatic system. In recent decades this warming has been accompanied by a constant rise in the… Continue reading
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Are you Idling on Climate Action?
How often do you idle your car’s engine? That is, sit in your car before departing and run the engine to warm the car up in the winter, or perhaps to cool down the car in the summer. Or perhaps… Continue reading
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