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A Communion of Subjects
… the Iona College learning community to better understand the growing crisis of diminishing biodiversity and species extinction and how we can play our part in reversing this existential …
To heal the Earth, we must begin by sowing seeds of life
… are from fossil-fuel-based industrial agriculture. She adds that agribusiness is waging war on biodiversity — by eviscerating as much as 90% of agricultural biodiversity — and a war on humanity by creating a food system in which 1 billion people are … produce 70% of the world's food and "reflect diverse agroclimatic features" that protect biodiversity while developing diverse food cultures at the same time. The movement Shiva …
Pope Francis joins world faith leaders in urgent climate appeal ahead of COP26
… The statement also called for special attention to the rights of Indigenous peoples, an end to biodiversity loss, responsible financing by banks and investors, and a just transition to a clean …
At Home in Creation: Sustaining our happy places through radical delight
… week. Pray daily for the world leaders who will meet in October for the U.N. Conference on Biodiversity (COP15) and in November for the U.N. Climate Conference (COP26). Commit to …
At Home in Creation: Blessing in the burning
… result of their traditional fire management, which included controlled or "prescribed" burns, biodiversity increased and ecosystems flourished. They weren't just fire adapted; they were fire …
Catholics decry fires in Brazil and their underlying causes
… played a key role in making church people understand the importance of protecting Brazil's biodiversity, he added. For Bergamasco, Catholics must continue those efforts, despite all …
Catholics in Africa celebrate Congo Basin as Earth's second lung
… Guinea, Gabon and Central African Republic. "The Congo Basin — a major geographic region rich biodiversity — is very important not only for Africa, but the entire world," Prince Papa, … during the online conference reiterated support for Indigenous people as custodians of biodiversity, highlighted the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change and their …
Catholic mapmaker Burhans wins international environmental award
… jurisdictions worldwide , Catholic population and even the 10 dioceses with the greatest biodiversity. The Catholic Church's landholdings include not just churches, schools and … such a major actor," Burhans said of the church. "If we don't do this... we will not address biodiversity and climate change in time." Watching those opportunities slip away, as properties …
These 5 economic policy changes would help us live in harmony with God's gift of life
… collapse, massive forest loss (including the Amazon), abrupt changes in ocean circulation and biodiversity loss are likely irreparable according to the Sixth Assessment Report by the …
At Home in Creation: Protecting sacred waters, protesting Line 3 in northern Minnesota
… this favorite place might face from construction projects, drought or flooding, loss of biodiversity or climate change? How do you feel as you consider the potential loss of this …