climate change

Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels Made during COP28 Climate Summit

Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels Made during COP28 Climate Summit

On Wednesday, government ministers representing nearly 200 countries agreed on a deal calling for a transition away from fossil fuels.

Our Climate of 'Cost-Free Moral Preening'

Our Climate of 'Cost-Free Moral Preening'

The most recent controversy dragged before a judge was whether the state of Montana could be held responsible for climate change. Earlier this month, Montana District Court Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the state’s failure to take climate change into account when greenlighting new oil and coal projects was unconstitutional. The plaintiffs were a group of young people called Our Children’s Trust. They sued the state over fossil fuel production, claiming that Montana violated a section of its constitution that guarantees citizens “the right to a clean and healthful environment.”

Climate activists have hailed the decision as a significant victory and model for the nation but have not been clear on what exactly has been accomplished. As The New York Times put it, unless a higher court overturns the ruling, Montana must now “consider climate change when deciding whether to approve or renew fossil fuel projects.” That’s all. They must “consider.”

Climate Change: Evangelical Report Cites Scripture, Urges Christians to Join Fight

Climate Change: Evangelical Report Cites Scripture, Urges Christians to Join Fight

Saying climate change is not a “fictitious or far-off threat,” a new report from the National Association of Evangelicals presents the scientific research on the issue while asserting that a “rapidly changing environment” is making it more challenging to care for the world’s poor.

Pope Francis Encourages Young Climate Activists to Build Dialogue

Pope Francis Encourages Young Climate Activists to Build Dialogue

Pope Francis encouraged young climate change activists attending an event in Italy to promote human relationships and environmental protections by overcoming divisions.

Lutheran Pastor Says God Called Him to Fast until Climate Change Bill Is Passed

Lutheran Pastor Says God Called Him to Fast until Climate Change Bill Is Passed

Over the weekend, a Wisconsin pastor shared that God has called him to fast until a climate change bill is passed in Congress.

A Changing Climate Is a Calling, Not an Alarm

A Changing Climate Is a Calling, Not an Alarm

Sometimes Christians hear apocalyptic news about climate change and feel a distinct urge to change the channel. I empathize with that instinct – the people releasing these reports are not always unbiased or even trustworthy. But it’s not controversial to say that Christians should care about the planet. After all, that’s what we were created to do.

What to Do about Our Kids and 'Eco-Anxiety'

What to Do about Our Kids and 'Eco-Anxiety'

Rhetoric about climate change is particularly damaging to younger Americans who have “fragile psyches.” I’m not using that description in any disparaging way. According to the NIH, one-third of all kids between the ages 13 and 18 experience an anxiety disorder.

From Young Evangelicals to National Prayer Breakfast: An Urgent Call on Climate Change

From Young Evangelicals to National Prayer Breakfast: An Urgent Call on Climate Change

In an open letter to the attendees of the National Prayer Breakfast, several young Evangelicals are calling for climate change action.

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