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An independent #catholic voice on the Care for Creation with an emphasis on Pope Francis' Encyclical "Laudato Si," his Exhortation "Laudate Deum" and the necessity of taking concrete actions for the care of our common home and addressing #climatechange.
What century is this ?
DOE argues against the scientific community. Catholic teaching supports the scientific community. interactive.carbonbrief.org/doe-factchec...
September 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
EPA’s Lee Zeldin cites climate change content as a “religion,” dividing "us" (the rational) and "them" (the fringe), serving to delegitimize opposing viewpoints, as emotional, and outside public discourse. But, climate change is science. So who is the religious weirdo ?

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Opinion | Lee Zeldin: EPA Ends the ‘Green New Deal’
We’re keeping people and the environment safe while overhauling rules that stifled our full potential.
www.wsj.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Deaths from seasonal climate change extreme temperatures exceed hurricane and wildfires. Everyone is affected, and there is no escape. The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity has been shuttered, at the cost of citizen health and safety.
www.eenews.net/articles/hhs...
February 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Catholic Bishop accepts Bishop M. Budde’s call for Trump to “Have mercy, Mr. President ….Our God teaches us ... to be merciful to the stranger.” Pope Francis says “a tragic rise in ... migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty [is from] environmental degradation.” cruxnow.com/church-in-uk...
Irish bishop praises sermon by Episcopalian bishop that offended Trump
An Irish bishop praised an Episcopalian bishop whose homily to U.S. President Donald Trump was called “very ungracious” by the American leader.
cruxnow.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
"[T]his administration has already pulled the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement... It's heartbreaking..." This is from Sr. Elizabeth Johnson's recent presentation. Here is the transcript (docs.google.com/document/d/1...)

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Embarking on the 2025 Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation
YouTube video by Catholic Climate Covenant
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January 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
JD Vance speaks as "as a devout Catholic" that US bishops who oppose the new immigration enforcement policies are simply motivated by self-serving, financial, interests.
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January 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A sacrifice of 17 years in silence to promote environmental awareness. As an African-American, Dr. John Francis understood that the environmental crisis is also "all about the equality of people." Very Martin Luther King, Jr. Very Pope Francis.
30 Minutes of your time: www.planetwalkerfilm.com
Life Through The Eyes of Dr. John Francis
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January 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
If only LA Archbishop Gomez could sit in on some classes at Mount St. Marys, which offers an excellent Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with an emphasis on Environmental Science.

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Los Angeles archbishop on fires: ‘We don’t know why these disasters happen’
As fires continue to burn through parts of Southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is offering its help to those affected by the flames.
cruxnow.com
January 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Here's a prayer to those devastated by California wildfires in winter. May Archbishop José Horacio Gómez address the root causes of warming climate change and its catastrophic impact on those in his diocese.

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Mass for all Impacted by the Wildfires OLA Region | LA Catholics
Archbishop José H. Gomez will preside at three special Masses this week for the victims of the Southern California fires and first responders.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What is it with the misspellings ? What climate dismissers pronounce is not "misinformation." Misinformation is when your Na-Na says we only use 10% of our brain. It's "Disinformation" as in deception: "clean coal" or "natural gas is a bridge fuel."

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Climate misinformation is getting a Meta boost
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January 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Dear US Catholic Charities,
Have you talked to your bishops about who picks up the tab for climate catastrophes ? As insurers walk away, FEMA is tapped out, state budgets are blown, and county resources are strained... we turn to charities.
www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51414
Christian Aid report shows top 10 climate disasters cost world billions in 2024 | ICN
A new report by Christian Aid published today: Counting the cost 2024: a year of climate breakdown, identifies the ten most expensive climate disasters of the year.The ten most financially costly even...
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January 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Billionaires Must Help Fix the Planet. Francis calls for "... a better distribution of wealth, concern for the environment and the rights of future generations." The Economist cites a “need [for]... tax policies that ensure the richest polluters pay their due."

foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/29/c...
Where Does the Climate Movement Go From Here?
The world is falling behind on its climate targets—but that’s not reason to give up hope.
foreignpolicy.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Harvard Business Review, "Climate denialism will not slow the growing disruption of extreme weather." For the next four years, it'll be state and local politics to step up on mitigating climate change impact. Talk to state officials ... and our good bishops.

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Why Global Sustainability Efforts Will Continue Despite Trump
Despite the anticipated withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord and the Trump administration’s likely support for fossil fuel production, sustainability initiatives will continue to thriv...
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December 28, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Turns out that speaking up on warming climate change not only creates anxiety, but also enlists advocates as "people experiencing distress are more likely to engage in collective action on climate change."
It's ok to have uncomfortable discussions.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Climate change psychological distress is associated with increased collective climate action in the U.S. - npj Climate Action
npj Climate Action - Climate change psychological distress is associated with increased collective climate action in the U.S.
www.nature.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Pope Francis is using an EV
Less than 1% of US bishops drive an EV. Out of the 273 US bishops, currently only Tucson Bishop Weisenburger drives an EV, a Chevrolet Equinox EV.

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Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Thanks Obama !
CommonSenseMedia says "Fantastic." Decider says "Stream it." The Guardian opines "Barack Obama’s nature show might be the most beautiful thing you see all year."
Our Oceans is majestic and hopeful. It is "an advocacy series in disguise."
Share out

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Our Oceans review – Barack Obama’s nature show might be the most beautiful thing you see all year
Yes, the ex-president’s soothing voice was made to narrate this gorgeous wildlife programme. But the absolutely majestic visuals are the real star
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Care for Creation has long been Catholic.
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Wow. The new administration is not in office, and already solidifying opposition to policies protecting journalistic integrity. Expect more unchecked denialism, disinformation and misinformation on #climatechange.
virginiamercury.com/2024/11/25/d...
Trump tells U.S. Senate Republicans they 'must kill' journalism shield law • Virginia Mercury
The measure would limit federal law enforcement surveillance of journalists and the government’s ability to force disclosure of journalists’ sources.
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November 25, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Rev. Louis J. Cameli identifies the slow adoption of Laudato Si' within the US #Catholic Church. He asks to connect it to a Christ-centric understanding: personal, communal and cosmic—to stir the faithful to act on #climatechange and ecological stewardship.
www.americamagazine.org/faith/2024/1...
Proclaiming Jesus Christ in a time of climate crisis
“Laudato Si’” and its implementation seem to have stalled in the church. We need to revivify our efforts—and to recognize the Christological perspectives of our care for creation and our common home.
www.americamagazine.org
November 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM

In "Laudate Deum" (2023) Pope Francis states "the necessary transition towards clean energy sources such as wind and solar energy, and the abandonment of fossil fuels, is not progressing at the necessary speed."

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops needs your nudge.

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November 20, 2024 at 5:09 PM
"Everything is connected." LS:91

Interestingly, "contact with animals, plants and [nature] can help improve the diversity of the skin’s microbiome." Which increases our immunity and overall health.

It's a good time to rake leaves.

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How a healthy skin microbiome protects against chronic health issues
A healthy skin microbiome plays a crucial role in regulating our immune system and preventing chronic health issues, such as skin conditions and diseases.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Georgetown has a 1 yr MS in Environment & International Affairs (MS-EIA) program to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary education in this growing field.

We know there is a need.

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Create positive change on a global scale. Apply by December 1.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:24 PM
In an embarrassing gesture of timidity, US bishops agree to address the complexities of climate change by considering a return to meatless Fridays. Concurrently, disaster stricken Ashville, NC, still lacks potable water for cooking.
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US bishops discuss Laudato Si' for first time in nearly a decade
Sundays spent in nature and a return of year-round meatless Fridays were a few of the ideas floated Nov. 13 at the U.S. bishops' meeting as ways to mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' 2015 ency...
www.ncronline.org
November 18, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Why BlueSky ?
CleanTechnia has an overview on the fragmentation of social media, and the "X-odus" migration into BlueSky.
"...[T]he EV community will ... split into factions that don’t talk to each other." The greater need is for veracity and legitimacy.
cleantechnica.com/2024/11/17/i...
It’s No Fun, Watching The EV Social Media Scene Fragment - CleanTechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Despite having some bad history on the platform (getting a strange ban in 2023), X/Twitter has still been a use...
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November 18, 2024 at 2:14 AM