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Resources
> If you missed the May 1, 2023 presentation about the Inflation Reduction Act benefits with Paul Tonko, the PDF of the presentation is HERE.
> If you missed the May 1, 2023 presentation about the Inflation Reduction Act benefits with Paul Tonko, the PDF of the presentation is HERE.
>The Capital Area Climate Network (CACN) listserv:
>The Capital Area Climate Network (CACN) listserv:
The CACN is a network of climate activists that share information about local climate actions and campaigns. They often come together to work on an event or action. In 2023 they helped to bring hundreds of Capital Area and Hudson Valley activists to the March to End Fossil Fuels. You can join one of the many local groups working on climate action. Check out their web page for a list of some of the local organizations. If you would like to join the Capital Area Climate Network listserv contact Ruth Foster at rmfosterny@gmail.com.
The CACN is a network of climate activists that share information about local climate actions and campaigns. They often come together to work on an event or action. In 2023 they helped to bring hundreds of Capital Area and Hudson Valley activists to the March to End Fossil Fuels. You can join one of the many local groups working on climate action. Check out their web page for a list of some of the local organizations. If you would like to join the Capital Area Climate Network listserv contact Ruth Foster at rmfosterny@gmail.com.
>The Laudato Si Action Platform is a Vatican worldwide website, with a US-specific website sponsored by the Catholic Climate Covenant. You can also check out the program summary HERE.
>The Laudato Si Action Platform is a Vatican worldwide website, with a US-specific website sponsored by the Catholic Climate Covenant. You can also check out the program summary HERE.
>Beyond Plastics released a groundbreaking new report: The New Coal: Plastics & Climate Change. It is available online with appendices and an interactive spreadsheet and map at: https://www.beyondplastics.org/plastics-and-climate. This report shows how the plastics industry’s greenhouse gas emissions are on track to exceed that of coal-fired power in the U.S. by 2030.
>Beyond Plastics released a groundbreaking new report: The New Coal: Plastics & Climate Change. It is available online with appendices and an interactive spreadsheet and map at: https://www.beyondplastics.org/plastics-and-climate. This report shows how the plastics industry’s greenhouse gas emissions are on track to exceed that of coal-fired power in the U.S. by 2030.
>Learn about the global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution from the Break Free From Plastic Organization.
>Learn about the global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution from the Break Free From Plastic Organization.
> To commemorate Earth Day, let’s support the Buy Local, Grow Local website from the People of Albany United for Safe Energy (PAUSE).
> To commemorate Earth Day, let’s support the Buy Local, Grow Local website from the People of Albany United for Safe Energy (PAUSE).
The idea is to support local business, lessen greenhouse gases by reduced shipping, decrease the waste in landfills, and, in light of the pandemic, make the Albany area more resilient to food shortages. This is your go-to site to find sustainable or socially responsible local businesses, and all you need to know to support local agriculture, including in your back yard.
The idea is to support local business, lessen greenhouse gases by reduced shipping, decrease the waste in landfills, and, in light of the pandemic, make the Albany area more resilient to food shortages. This is your go-to site to find sustainable or socially responsible local businesses, and all you need to know to support local agriculture, including in your back yard.
>Do you want speakers about the Climate crisis to come to your church or group?
>Do you want speakers about the Climate crisis to come to your church or group?
Speakers from Capital Climate Conversations are concerned volunteers trained by climate experts to present fact-based information on the causes, impacts, and solutions regarding our growing climate crisis. Most presentations can be done via Zoom as well as in person (when safe) and are available free of charge to interested groups of all sizes. Presentations can be tailored to the needs and backgrounds of different groups. Read the Brochure.
Speakers from Capital Climate Conversations are concerned volunteers trained by climate experts to present fact-based information on the causes, impacts, and solutions regarding our growing climate crisis. Most presentations can be done via Zoom as well as in person (when safe) and are available free of charge to interested groups of all sizes. Presentations can be tailored to the needs and backgrounds of different groups. Read the Brochure.
>Two U.S. bishops and a former Vatican ambassador were among those who lent their support for a price on carbon emissions during a Catholic-focused conference. Read the Report from EarthBeat.
>Two U.S. bishops and a former Vatican ambassador were among those who lent their support for a price on carbon emissions during a Catholic-focused conference. Read the Report from EarthBeat.
Obtain local NY-grown seedings at a low cost and start planting for this Spring.
Obtain local NY-grown seedings at a low cost and start planting for this Spring.
> Here are several links to ideas for solving the Plastic problem:
> Here are several links to ideas for solving the Plastic problem:
From the Department of Energy, from the Minderoo Foundation, from PBS, and from the Berkeley Laboratory.
From the Department of Energy, from the Minderoo Foundation, from PBS, and from the Berkeley Laboratory.
>From the New York Times, watch a video showing the connection between pandemics and ecological destruction.
>From the New York Times, watch a video showing the connection between pandemics and ecological destruction.
>New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (Re-clothe NY) has a wealth of useful information about clothing, including Textile recovery locations.
>New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (Re-clothe NY) has a wealth of useful information about clothing, including Textile recovery locations.
>For all you artists!
>For all you artists!
Artists for the Earth is a global campaign to connect with arts organizations and artists everywhere in order to engage the public with the critical issues of the environment.
Artists for the Earth is a global campaign to connect with arts organizations and artists everywhere in order to engage the public with the critical issues of the environment.
>I’m a Climate Scientist Who Believes in God. Hear Me Out
>I’m a Climate Scientist Who Believes in God. Hear Me Out
>Message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
>Message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
>Invite Linda Neil, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, to present environmental workshops to your group
>Invite Linda Neil, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, to present environmental workshops to your group
These workshops weave science, art, music, poetry and story to engage our hearts, inform our minds and fire our passions for transforming and celebrating our relationship with the Earth, Details.
These workshops weave science, art, music, poetry and story to engage our hearts, inform our minds and fire our passions for transforming and celebrating our relationship with the Earth, Details.
>Resources for Teaching Children about the Environment
>Resources for Teaching Children about the Environment
Quaker Earthcare Witness provides curriculums to help our children ages 5 - 12 walk gently over God’s Earth through interactive and fun activities.
Project Learning Tree uses trees and forests as windows on the world to increase students’ understanding of the environment and actions they can take to conserve it.
Children and Nature Network fosters a world in which all children play, learn and grow with nature in their everyday lives.
Saint Kateri Habitat Program is a faith-based initiative to restore yards, gardens, schools, farms, parks, forests, rivers, and wetlands into healthy habitats for people and wildlife.
>Greta Thunberg's Righteous Anger
>Greta Thunberg's Righteous Anger
Watch the young climate activist’s fiery speech at the United Nations on 9/23/19, Sierra Club Magazine.
Watch the young climate activist’s fiery speech at the United Nations on 9/23/19, Sierra Club Magazine.
>Religious Statements on Climate Change
>Religious Statements on Climate Change
Interfaith Power and Light has compiled a number of statements from various faith communities and religions. Link.
Interfaith Power and Light has compiled a number of statements from various faith communities and religions. Link.
>Cheapest Way to Save the Planet Grows Like a Weed
>Cheapest Way to Save the Planet Grows Like a Weed
>Effects of industrialized agriculture on soils
>Effects of industrialized agriculture on soils
Read how to allow microbes to flourish and sequester carbon, reduce runoff, increase soil fertility, and suppress weeds and plant diseases naturally, Information Sheet, Website.
Read how to allow microbes to flourish and sequester carbon, reduce runoff, increase soil fertility, and suppress weeds and plant diseases naturally, Information Sheet, Website.
>"Telling Better Climate Change Stories"
>"Telling Better Climate Change Stories"
Watch a video from Citizens' Climate Lobby published on Jun 18, 2018: Reciting the facts is not enough to move people to action. How do we break through the collective silence in creative and effective ways? Find out on this YouTube video.
Watch a video from Citizens' Climate Lobby published on Jun 18, 2018: Reciting the facts is not enough to move people to action. How do we break through the collective silence in creative and effective ways? Find out on this YouTube video.
>Why don’t Environmentalists vote?
>Why don’t Environmentalists vote?
New York’s Energy Storage Incentive Could Spur Deployment of 1.8GWh. The Empire State has charted a path that would transform it into a top-tier global storage market by 2025.
New York’s Energy Storage Incentive Could Spur Deployment of 1.8GWh. The Empire State has charted a path that would transform it into a top-tier global storage market by 2025.
>Paul Tonko Climate Town Hall Retrospect
>Paul Tonko Climate Town Hall Retrospect
5/28/19 Podcast of event. CRICCC is non-partisan, and does not support particular candidates. This event was posted for informational purposes only.
5/28/19 Podcast of event. CRICCC is non-partisan, and does not support particular candidates. This event was posted for informational purposes only.
Saint Vincent’s Bulletin Articles
Saint Vincent’s Bulletin Articles
Below is an index of (and links to) articles that have been written by Saint Vincent’s Creation Care Team members. Anyone one is welcome to use part or all of the individual articles for their faith community’s Bulletin or any other worthwhile purpose. Just clink on "Open with Google Docs" and cut and paste what you want.
Below is an index of (and links to) articles that have been written by Saint Vincent’s Creation Care Team members. Anyone one is welcome to use part or all of the individual articles for their faith community’s Bulletin or any other worthwhile purpose. Just clink on "Open with Google Docs" and cut and paste what you want.
There are also many resources on recycling and renewable energy on our Committees page. These links are shared with you for your information, but CRICCC does not necessarily endorse every event or petition presented or every group associated with any of these postings.
There are also many resources on recycling and renewable energy on our Committees page. These links are shared with you for your information, but CRICCC does not necessarily endorse every event or petition presented or every group associated with any of these postings.