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• Religious Americans Demand Climate Action

  This article offers a unique perspective on the intersection of environmentalism, religion, and politics. On the one hand, the current established consensus of virtually all religious groups is that climate change is real and human-induced, with certain religious groups placing extra pressure on politicians to advance climate legislation quickly. On the other hand, politicians have interacted with important religious leaders to rouse motivation among congregations to mitigate the effects of climate change. The article also includes actions being taken by religious groups toward fighting climate change on both national and local platforms.
• Climate Change Impacts on the Water Resources of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S.

  This article is an overview of the impacts climate change has had on tribal water resources and, consequently, on the lives of Alaskan Natives and American Indians. The articles discusses the increasing hazards of the land they live on and how changes in climate and the ecological landscape significantly affects their daily lives.
• Lakeside Chautauqua Environmental Sustainability

  Lakeside Chautauqua, a broadly Christian organization historically associated with the mainline Methodist church, routinely hosts environmental sustainability lectures from experts in the field. Some lectures are merely science-based while others are more intently focused on the spiritual aspects of environmental stewardship. A multitude of different topics are discussed, from local topics affecting Lake Erie to worldwide environmental stewardship.
• Season of Creation 2022 Kick-Off

  Various church leaders including those within the ecumenical Catholic communion (including various sub-traditions of Anglicanism and Eastern Orthodoxy) met on June 23, 2022, to unveil this year's theme for the Season of Creation, which is "Listening to the Voice of Creation". This year's symbol is the burning bush as a reference to God speaking through Creation about the effects of climate change.
• Bellwether Farm

  Bellwether Farm is a Christian organization which applies Biblical principles of creation stewardship to land use sciences to provide hands-on environmental education to the public on responsible land use. Responsible land use benefits human society and the earth both physically and spiritually, and this beautiful farm offers programs that help to exemplify this principle. Bellwether Farm routinely partners with the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio to educate the members of its congregations on environmental stewardship.
• Religion and the Environment in the Rhetoric of Thomas Berry and Pope Francis

  This academic journal entry is based on reflections by geologian Thomas Berry and religious figure Pope Francis as they draw a connection between the environment and religion. The article covers various perspectives to cumulatively demonstrate the need for environmental change, whether it is rooted in the Judeo-Christian belief in the biblical responsibility of man to protect the earth, or other non-religious roots of responsibility. Both figures agree that there will be consequences for not implementing better environmental practices.
• Lessons from Islamic Environmentalism: Interconnection, Structural Change, and the Limitations of Religious Environmentalism

  In this article, Rosemary Hancock explores the lessons of religious environmentalism within the Islamic faith and discusses how these lessons were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the current environmental crisis.
• The Bhumi Project Hindu Plans for Generational Change

  This article outlines the Bhumi Project's nine-year plan to encourage better environmental practices among Hindu communities. This plan is broken down into three sections: Networking, Action, and Education. These sections are derived from Hindu traditions and creatively suggest how such traditions can be tailored to be more environmentally friendly. The Network section details how the plan will be dispersed throughout Hindu communities and provides incentives for those who choose to follow the plan. The Action section focuses on what can be done at the organizational and individual level to promote sustainability in Hindu communities. The Education section of the plan discusses how the Bhumi project intends to provide informative resources for communities, schools, and priests to learn about the interconnectedness of the Hindu faith and the environment. Overall, the Bhumi Project intends to inform Hindu communities about environmental issues and encourage them to adopt pro-environmental behaviors that are in line with the Hindu faith and traditions.
• Should Rivers Have Right? A Growing Movement Says It’s About Time

  “Should Rivers Have Rights?," published through the Yale School of Environment, addresses not only the growing impact of river degradation but also the spiritual connection that indigenous cultures have with river systems around the world. Attributing legal rights to rivers and other bodies of water will contribute to their protection from further human pollution as well as restoration of these natural areas. Through legal policy, rivers can be brought back to a safe state of equilibrium while also being preserved for indigenous groups.
• The Miracle Garden

  The Miracle Garden is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 with the intention to convert vacant lots in the Columbus area into gardens that provide healthy produce for food-insecure areas. This organization relies on volunteers to maintain the garden and donate supplies, which provides a great opportunity for churches to volunteer outdoors while serving the local community and bringing about positive change.
• Religious Affiliation and Environmental Challenges in the 21st Century

  This paper researches the relationship of religion and environment in the 21st century. They do this by studying religious affiliations from all over the world, and comparing and contrasting their results to examine the impacts those affiliations have on the environment.
• Art, Ecology, and Spirituality, with Nicole Dixon

  This podcast is a creation of Yale University’s School of the Environment through their Forum on Religion and Ecology. The podcast explores religious and ecological connectivity in a multitude of settings. Academic, political, spiritual, artistic, and ecological just to name a few. In this specific episode, Sam Mickey interviews Nicole Dixon, who is both an artist and an educator. She uses art as a medium to tap into the intersections between race, culture, politics, ecology, and spirituality. "There is always something unseen: a life force in natural objects- charcoal, paper, feathers, wood in a technological age, an ancient human need for ritual and spiritual purpose in a secular society, a power in those who are most marginalized by institutional oppressions." -Nicole Dixon in and artist statement for Transcendent Iconography
• Ohioans for Sustainable Change

  Ohioans for Sustainable Change, an affiliate of the Interfaith Power and Light network, focuses on the conversations of climate, racial, environmental, economic justice, and health equity. By bringing those directly impacted by climate issues together with faith and community leaders, the organization advocates for long term sustainable change. Through Ohioans for Sustainable Change, religious leaders advocated for green energy policy and holds conferences with religious leaders to discuss climate change and sustainability.
• Green is In: The Rise of Environmental Sustainability in the Philippines

  An article from Priority Consultants details the ramifications and consequences of global warming on the Philippines, a country especially susceptible to climate change due to its geography and economic standing. The article further highlights the need for steps toward fighting climate change due to the country's immense ecological ecosystem and some of the plans already in place to aid this endeavor.
• Unitarian Universalist Faith Action New Jersey

  Unitarian Universalist Faith Action New Jersey is a grassroots advocacy organization that fights for social and environmental justice in New Jersey. The organization uses written campaigns, testimonies, grassroot lobbying, and public rallies to fight for environmental justice in New Jersey. It supports environmental policies in New Jersey, such as the Green Amendment, moratoriums on fossil fuel infrastructure, and New Jersey Senate Bill 2252 (initiatives for plug-in locations for electric vehicles). UU Faith Action explains their commitment to social justice by stating on their website: “We feel that working for social justice and the elimination of all forms of oppression is an essential part of our individual and collective spiritual journeys” (uufaithaction.org).
• The Religion of Environmentalism

  "The Religion of Environmentalism" by Amalia Kamlet is a podcast that discusses and explores the role of religion and values in the protection of creation. In her own description of the podcast Amalia states, "I plan to investigate the teachings of different religions that affect a followers environment psychology and ethics. I will find out what religious leaders believe is the duty of their constituents to make a change to save our planet."
• Environmental Injustice: Minority and Low-Income Families

  A wake-up call to issues within low income and minority heavy areas that are caused by environmental factors. Issues such as water and air pollution that cause effects to people with no regard. These are done by bigger companies who have more control and power over the policies and corporate jobs in the US.
• Religion-Sustainability Database Entry assignment

  My entry will be about eh impact that religion has had on environment and also the impacts of climate change and how world leaders are speaking more openly about it.
• Awareness of the Role of “Religious People” in Environmental Conservation from the Perspective of Islamic Studies Students

  Conservation is the responsibility of every individual including people of all religious backgrounds. Religious people can play a massive role in environmental conservation because they have the ability to cultivate public awareness on environmental conservation by linking the field of environmental conservation with religious knowledge. Though out this article we will get an how idea of how these people can make a difference in conservation from the Islamic context.
• GreenFaith

  GreenFaith is an interfaith organization that works to protect the environment. They form local circles with religious people that push for better environmental policy and set an example for living sustainably. The organization is international.
• India’s burning issue with emissions from Hindu funeral pyres

  The article talks about how the Hindu tradition of cremating leads to almost 50 to 60 million trees being consumed every year. An NGO declared that when these trees are burned around eight million tonnes of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases are emitted. In addition to deforestation and air pollution, these cremation practices also lead to water pollution as the ashes are left into river usually.
• Matthew 25: Prayer for clean water for the thirsty

  World Vision International is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of issues affecting others around the world. March 22 is World Water Day and they celebrate the prayer Matthew 25: Prayer for clean water for the thirsty. This prayer is used to bring donors together to help bring access to clean water to those in Malawi.
• White House Takes Aim at Environmental Racism, but Won’t Mention Race

  In his campaign, President Joe Biden aimed to eliminate the racial injustices that come alongside climate change. However, the administration’s newest climate strategy does not acknowledge racial minorities. Instead, aid will be sent to neighborhoods in need solely based on income, unemployment rates, and air quality. Many Americans are upset at the nature of this strategy, as it does not acknowledge those who are statistically disproportionately affected by climate change.
• Zion Retreat

  This is a nondenominational Christian organization that hosts anyone from individuals to large groups to help people connect with God through nature. There is a lake that you can do many different activities on like kayaking or paddle boarding, along with many hiking trails. Sometimes, people need a space to focus on God and prioritize their relationship with God, away from the hustle and bustle of life. Zion Retreat offers exactly that.
• Care for Creation

  This article details what it means to protect the environment as a catholic and how important it is. Catholics are called to be stewards of the Earth which means protecting people but also protecting God's other creations. This protection is described as being a requirement and is shown through examples in the Bible.