climate change
Evangelical scientist Katharine Hayhoe finds hope in United Nations’ climate report
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 14, 2022
CHICAGO (RNS) — 'That's how the world changes: When individuals have the courage of their convictions and use their voices to call for change,' the climate scientist told Religion News Service.
At nine years, Pope Francis channels the spirit of Catholic sisters
By Mary J. Novak — March 10, 2022
(RNS) — His actions and words mirror the unfailing relational lens Catholic sisters bring to all of their ministries.
Making religious sense of climate change on small islands
By Mark Silk — March 7, 2022
(RNS) — Some Bible believers look to Noah for an approach to surviving climate change.
We told Pope Francis nonviolent action may be needed to stop climate change
By Emily E. Burke and Henry Glynn — March 3, 2022
(RNS) — Our generation is frustrated with U.S. Catholic and civic leaders who do not seem to grasp the gravity of our crisis and are unwilling to enact church teaching.
Can religion and faith combat eco-despair?
By Rita D. Sherma — February 21, 2022
(The Conversation) — As anxiety over the climate and environmental degradation rises, a scholar argues that teachings from religion and spirituality need to inform discussions on sustainability.
Rain gardens are a practical, ecological and theological solution for houses of worship
By Sara Badilini — February 9, 2022
(RNS) — A common environmentally friendly solution to flooding, rain gardens satisfy a common theological thread running through many faiths.
Ahead of Jewish Earth Day, more Jewish institutions take climate action
By Yonat Shimron — January 13, 2022
(RNS) — Environmental awareness is beginning to filter down into Jewish institutional life, with increasing attention to building sustainability and impact investing.
In new Netflix series, Pope Francis insists old have lessons for the young
By Claire Giangravé — December 28, 2021
(RNS) — Though focused on aging, the documentary sheds light on his views on climate change, migration and polarization in the Catholic Church.
The lessons ‘Moby-Dick’ has for a warming world of rising waters
By Aaron Sachs — December 27, 2021
(The Conversation) — Melville’s epic novel about life aboard a wayward whaling ship holds lessons for the climate crisis today.
We could use a little more Hinduism in our approach to climate change
By Gopal D. Patel and Murali Balaji — December 22, 2021
(RNS) — Hinduism’s central tenet is seeing the divinity in all living beings.
Pope to young people: We need you to protect environment
By Associated Press — November 21, 2021
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday praised young people for their efforts to protect the Earth’s environment and told them to “be the critical conscience of society.” Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, filled with hundreds of young faithful, to mark a church day focused on youth in dioceses worldwide. “You have […]
Think we’re living through the Apocalypse? So did first-century Christians
By Thomas Reese — November 15, 2021
(RNS) — If the apocalyptic writers were alive today, they would no doubt draw from the imagery of nuclear war, global warming, melting ice caps, falling asteroids and pandemics.
Indigenous and faith leaders urge Procter & Gamble to end logging of old-growth forests
By Diana Kruzman — November 9, 2021
(RNS) — Activists pressuring the company to source materials in Canada and Southeast Asia more ethically say it’s not just an environmental issue, but also a spiritual one.
I’m lighting a candle for #ClimateVigil on Nov. 6. You can, too.
By Kyle Meyaard-Schaap — November 5, 2021
(RNS) — Hopelessness in the face of overwhelming climate catastrophes is natural. Yet, the Christian faith is one of resurrection, not resignation.
COP26 event urges partnership between religious, Indigenous leaders to save planet
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 4, 2021
(RNS) — There can be no solution to the climate crisis that does not recognize the rights and spiritualities of Indigenous peoples, according to religious leaders who gathered for the official COP26 side event ‘Making Peace with Nature.’
