Title

Presbyterians and Climate Change

Description

This article posted on Yale Climate Connections discusses grassroots efforts of Presbyterian organizations, and notes specific time frames of salient Presbyterian accomplishments with regard to climate change. The following excerpt provides a general overview of their goals and mission:

"Presbyterians are engaged in many activities to combat climate change, from Earth Forums to hunger programs addressing food and climate crises and protests against practices that encourage reliance on coal. Since 2010, the Presbyterian Church has given 80 congregations an Earth Care Congregation Certification for demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental care."

Presbyterians and Climate Change

Date Created

April 19, 2012

Creator(s)

Julie Halpert

Denomination

Christian

Sub-Tradition

Mainline Protestant

SubSub-Tradition

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Audience

All audiences/General public

Rights

The original version of this html resource was accessed at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2012/04/presbyterians-and-climate-change/ on March 14, 2020.

Resources For Action

Advocacy

Issues

english Climate

english Energy

english Eco-Justice/Poverty/Racism