Irene DeMaris
@ird.bsky.social
PNW native in Iowa who runs a faith-rooted climate advocacy nonprofit in state. Deaconess, spouse, new gardener, and dog mom.
A little reflection on my new hobby, integrating @climatecentral.org data, and some of the "unseen" impacts of our changing climate for @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social. Give it a read! iowafaithandclimate.org/when-the-gro...
When the Ground Won’t Cool: A Newbie Gardener’s View of a Warming Fall | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
I just came inside from using our infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the soil in my backyard.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A little reflection on my new hobby, integrating @climatecentral.org data, and some of the "unseen" impacts of our changing climate for @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social. Give it a read! iowafaithandclimate.org/when-the-gro...
If you control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency... how is in the minority's fault?
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
If you control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency... how is in the minority's fault?
Yet another stumbling block in the road. Renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels! And if you are angry about this, invest in organizations that are doing the work on the ground in YOUR state. (Most of us give more bang for your buck than giving to a political candidate.)
September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Yet another stumbling block in the road. Renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels! And if you are angry about this, invest in organizations that are doing the work on the ground in YOUR state. (Most of us give more bang for your buck than giving to a political candidate.)
God this address is embarrassing.
What a load of lies and the UN Assembly just has to take it?
What a load of lies and the UN Assembly just has to take it?
September 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
God this address is embarrassing.
What a load of lies and the UN Assembly just has to take it?
What a load of lies and the UN Assembly just has to take it?
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"Go to an old cemetery. See all the baby graves from before the 1950s & 60s? After that, hardly any. That's when people started vaccinating their children. If you're unsure what to do to protect your kids, the answer is literally written in stone." — Michael Okuda
How quick we forget.
How quick we forget.
September 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Go to an old cemetery. See all the baby graves from before the 1950s & 60s? After that, hardly any. That's when people started vaccinating their children. If you're unsure what to do to protect your kids, the answer is literally written in stone." — Michael Okuda
How quick we forget.
How quick we forget.
Reposted by Irene DeMaris
The article said it: “More drought and extreme heat, forest fires are starting earlier in the year.”
But it never used the words #climatechange.
Attribution studies show January fires are now 35% more likely in our warmed world. That’s the missing connection.
But it never used the words #climatechange.
Attribution studies show January fires are now 35% more likely in our warmed world. That’s the missing connection.
August 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The article said it: “More drought and extreme heat, forest fires are starting earlier in the year.”
But it never used the words #climatechange.
Attribution studies show January fires are now 35% more likely in our warmed world. That’s the missing connection.
But it never used the words #climatechange.
Attribution studies show January fires are now 35% more likely in our warmed world. That’s the missing connection.
If you [plant] it and they will come!
August 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If you [plant] it and they will come!
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Remember all that “genocide Joe” and “Kamala is a war hawk” shit?
Yeah…psyops. It worked.
Yeah…psyops. It worked.
June 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Remember all that “genocide Joe” and “Kamala is a war hawk” shit?
Yeah…psyops. It worked.
Yeah…psyops. It worked.
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Trump posted “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” after bombing a country (Iran) that did not attack us. We are a country of first strikes…yet again.
June 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trump posted “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” after bombing a country (Iran) that did not attack us. We are a country of first strikes…yet again.
Need some summer reading inspo? @rewriter.bsky.social's got you covered!
Looking for a great summer read? Here are 3 terrific books on the theme of trees & climate to check out. iowafaithandclimate.org/beat-summers...
Beat Summer's Heat with a Cool Climate Book | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Want a summer read that's not the typical mystery, romance or action story you usually enjoy? Here are 3 climate-and-tree-related books to check out.
iowafaithandclimate.org
June 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Need some summer reading inspo? @rewriter.bsky.social's got you covered!
In Iowa? Did your congregation go solar thanks to the IRA?
Congress may repeal the credit that made it possible—and that affects every one of us who believes in faith-rooted climate action.
Protect solar for faith communities: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Congress may repeal the credit that made it possible—and that affects every one of us who believes in faith-rooted climate action.
Protect solar for faith communities: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Action Alert: Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits for Faith Communities | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Faith communities across Iowa are going solar for the first time thanks to new tax credits. Now Congress may take them away. These credits help congregations save money and invest in their missions. U...
iowafaithandclimate.org
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
In Iowa? Did your congregation go solar thanks to the IRA?
Congress may repeal the credit that made it possible—and that affects every one of us who believes in faith-rooted climate action.
Protect solar for faith communities: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Congress may repeal the credit that made it possible—and that affects every one of us who believes in faith-rooted climate action.
Protect solar for faith communities: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Mad respect to the airline gate check employee who just called people out for not listening to the instructions.
May 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Mad respect to the airline gate check employee who just called people out for not listening to the instructions.
So excited to vote for @sarahforiowa.bsky.social!
I’m running for Congress because Iowans deserve a Representative who will show up, stand up, and speak out! www.sarahforiowa.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0Q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0Q...
I'm running for Congress!
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May 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
So excited to vote for @sarahforiowa.bsky.social!
Last night I attended the premiere of Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal—a powerful documentary from the Clean Up MidAm Coalition, which @iowafaithclimate.bsky.socialhas proudly been part of from the start. 🌱
May 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Last night I attended the premiere of Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal—a powerful documentary from the Clean Up MidAm Coalition, which @iowafaithclimate.bsky.socialhas proudly been part of from the start. 🌱
🚨 #Iowa: the Governor’s Energy Bill undermines our values and our future.
🌾 150+ Iowans in 45 towns have already spoken up. Join us by using @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social's action alert to let your legislators know we need bold, just laws.
✉️ Speak up here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
🌾 150+ Iowans in 45 towns have already spoken up. Join us by using @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social's action alert to let your legislators know we need bold, just laws.
✉️ Speak up here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
April 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🚨 #Iowa: the Governor’s Energy Bill undermines our values and our future.
🌾 150+ Iowans in 45 towns have already spoken up. Join us by using @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social's action alert to let your legislators know we need bold, just laws.
✉️ Speak up here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
🌾 150+ Iowans in 45 towns have already spoken up. Join us by using @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social's action alert to let your legislators know we need bold, just laws.
✉️ Speak up here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Happy Earth Day!
Here's hoping my org is still a c3 by the end of the day... oh what a time to be alive.
(I'm concerned and just trying to not too much energy on this Trump climate EO to be released today.)
Here's hoping my org is still a c3 by the end of the day... oh what a time to be alive.
(I'm concerned and just trying to not too much energy on this Trump climate EO to be released today.)
April 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Earth Day!
Here's hoping my org is still a c3 by the end of the day... oh what a time to be alive.
(I'm concerned and just trying to not too much energy on this Trump climate EO to be released today.)
Here's hoping my org is still a c3 by the end of the day... oh what a time to be alive.
(I'm concerned and just trying to not too much energy on this Trump climate EO to be released today.)
Over 140 #Iowans in 43 different towns have taken action through @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social on opposing this bill!
If you live in #Iowa, identify as a person of faith, and haven't taken action yet, please join us in adding your voice.
#CalledToClimateAction
If you live in #Iowa, identify as a person of faith, and haven't taken action yet, please join us in adding your voice.
#CalledToClimateAction
🚨 We’ve seen the amendments to the #Iowa Governor’s Energy Bill—and they’re still not good enough. As people of diverse faith and spirituality, we’re called to speak up for justice. This bill raises costs for #Iowans while protecting utility profits. That’s not moral leadership.
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Action Alert: Stop the Governor's Energy Bill (HF834/SF585)
Iowa Faith & Climate Network is urging you to speak out now against the Governor's Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Please take action now.
iowafaithandclimate.org
April 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Over 140 #Iowans in 43 different towns have taken action through @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social on opposing this bill!
If you live in #Iowa, identify as a person of faith, and haven't taken action yet, please join us in adding your voice.
#CalledToClimateAction
If you live in #Iowa, identify as a person of faith, and haven't taken action yet, please join us in adding your voice.
#CalledToClimateAction
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Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social has now seen the amendment to the Governor’s Energy Bill—and it’s still bad. #Iowa
April 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social has now seen the amendment to the Governor’s Energy Bill—and it’s still bad. #Iowa
Got a liturgy you wrote when you dedicated solar panels, heat pumps, a community garden or other environmental feature? We’d love to hear about it!
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social is building our next resource for and we are looking to share blessings to be used at houses of worship!
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social is building our next resource for and we are looking to share blessings to be used at houses of worship!
April 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Got a liturgy you wrote when you dedicated solar panels, heat pumps, a community garden or other environmental feature? We’d love to hear about it!
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social is building our next resource for and we are looking to share blessings to be used at houses of worship!
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social is building our next resource for and we are looking to share blessings to be used at houses of worship!
#Iowa friends! Take climate action today with @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social.
We’ve launched a statewide action alert. It takes 2 minutes. Let your legislators know this bill doesn’t reflect your values.
📢 Fill it out here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Then share it with your community—your congregation, your pastor, your friends.
📢 Fill it out here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Then share it with your community—your congregation, your pastor, your friends.
Action Alert: Stop the Governor's Energy Bill (HF834/SF585)
Iowa Faith & Climate Network is urging you to speak out now against the Governor's Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Please take action now.
iowafaithandclimate.org
April 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#Iowa friends! Take climate action today with @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social.
As a United Methodist Deaconess, I believe our faith calls us to act with love, justice, and service. That’s why I am, along with @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social, standing firmly against the Governor’s Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Here’s why this matters 🧵
April 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As a United Methodist Deaconess, I believe our faith calls us to act with love, justice, and service. That’s why I am, along with @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social, standing firmly against the Governor’s Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Here’s why this matters 🧵