by umcjnews | Aug 23, 2023 | Blog
By Andrew Hartley Following Jesus means loving God and loving others, and protecting the earth is all about love: For God, who created Earth as a beautiful masterpiece; and for people, who depend on Earth being clean and healthy. Knowing that, many people say... 
by umcjnews | Jun 25, 2023 | Blog
By Andrew Hartley The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated billions of dollars to the deployment of clean energy infrastructure: solar and wind electrical generation, electrical vehicle charging stations, energy efficiency upgrades for buildings, and more.... 
by umcjnews | May 30, 2023 | Blog
By Dawn Lewis Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022 was great news for all engaged in Creation Care and concerned about the impacts of growing climate change. This act has the potential to help reduce America’s carbon emissions 40% by 2030. ... 
by umcjnews | Sep 1, 2022 | News, Newsletter
September News The primary focus of this month’s newsletter is the importance of advocacy for systemic change as we work together to protect God’s good creation. Our premise is that action at all levels of our lives is essential in this critical work. We should and... 
by umcjnews | Aug 29, 2022 | News
By Christina Krost It’s a good time to be a climate justice advocate. No, really. Never has our work been more clear and our voice been more effective. Hear me out: When the WV v. EPA decision came down from the Supreme Court this summer, advocates rallied. When it...