This article was written to showcase the hymn that was a tribute to prayers for the damage from the recent severe storms in Texas, Louisiana, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. In addition to comforting those impacted by the storms, the hymn also serves as a message for government leaders to work for policies that help to counter climate change.
"The image shows my crew's pitched tents on a beautiful summer day in Indian, Alaska. We were firefighters living mostly out of our tents for the summer. Conservation work and living minimally were ways I practiced sustainability in my life and connected to nature." Taken by Kelsey Wolf. Submitted to the Sustainability Photo Contest.
The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI) creates artistic and well-produced videos that accompany their programs on climate change education and awareness-raising in branch offices around the world.
These videos are great resources for those looking for multimedia inspirations that amplify sustainability communications efforts.
"The photograph shows my crew on the Lost Horse Creek Fire outside of Fairbanks, AK. Wildland Firefighting was an incredibly unique way for me to connect with nature and challenge myself. Fighting this particular fire protected the rural communities residing in the area which tremendously touched when I interacted with them firsthand. They showered us with food and gifts. This was practicing sustainability values in my own way." Taken by Kelsey Wolf. Submitted to the Sustainability Photo Contest.
"In the summer of 2023, wildfires stained the blue skies pink in Ontario. People were told to limit outdoor time due to air quality yet wildlife did not have any other choice. This photo depicts the reality that while humans ruin the planet with fossil fuels, birds such as this cardinal prevail and must carry on." Taken by Isabel Savransky. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
This article describes new updated research that shows the weather event El Niño has led to the worst mass extinction. El Niño causes the ocean to become warmer all leading back to climate change. Marine ecosystems and terrestrials are suffering greatly because of volcanic eruptions occurring. Mass extinctions are very damaging and mess up multiple ecosystems causing more destructiveness than we realize.
