Station 5: Hope of Renewal

“Why Air Quality in Omaha is Suffering & What Citizens Can Do

by Adrian Dybwad June 15, 2023 writes,

For almost 7 decades, the air quality in Omaha has reached toxic levels due to the coal-fired power plant.   

While they can’t reverse the actions of the past, they still have the power to shape the present. And with today’s advancements in air quality technology, they're more equipped to improve Omaha’s air quality. 

What YOU can do:

• Pray on how you can reduce your own energy consumption 

• Actions: e.g. energy reducing lights, thermostat control system or turn the A/C up and heat down, home insulation, energy efficient vehicles and or drive less.  

• Reduce your overall consumption

• Educate yourself: Participate in the Archdiocesan Laudato Si’ Study groups. 

• Speak up: contact local, state, and federal representatives related to coal use. 

• Sign letter to OPPD regarding the coal fired-power

• Attend the upcoming OPPD Board Meeting on Thursday, September 18th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center.  The Board will likely be making their last major vote regarding coal transition. 

Prayer of the Faithful: 

For those of us who are gathered here today and for those who are with us in spirit, that we might use our gifts and our influence to ensure creation is protected and that we might take personal and communal steps on behalf of our earth and the care of our brothers and sisters.

We pray to the Lord… 

Lord, hear our prayer. Pilgrims

Response: Lord, hear our prayer.