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Global Climate Policy

Since the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the United Nations and its member States have been working to advance public policies that protect life on Earth by protecting the environment that supports life. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the foundation for much of this work. Faith communities participate in the UNFCCC’s processes.

 

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Renewables and energy storage

Many cities, communities, and individual households in the United States have started to take the initiative to move towards more and more renewable energy sources. Earlier this...

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Building a Spirit of Solidarity

Building a Spirit of Solidarity

In the poignant yet hopeful panel discussion “building a spirit of solidarity to overcome climate crisis” faith leaders from around the world urged us to pursue a higher...

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Debunking Myths About the Energy Transition

Debunking Myths About the Energy Transition

“A transition to green energy would cost thousands of jobs. It’d be expensive. It just doesn’t make sense.” It’s a narrative that’s been pushed for decades; it’s the last stand...

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Just Transition: Can It Be Done?

Just Transition: Can It Be Done?

One of the biggest themes of COP 24 is a commitment to Just Transition, the ideology that as we transition to clean and renewable energy, we do so in a manner that does not...

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