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Report highlights Islam's global diversity
… Chris Lisee … A Pakistani Muslim man reads the Quran at a mosque in Islamabad Aug. 9. (Newscom/EPA/T. Mughal) A Pakistani Muslim man reads the Quran at a mosque in Islamabad Aug. 9. (Newscom/EPA/T. Mughal) Nearly all Muslims can agree on the basic beliefs of Islam: There is one God, …
Polls: Support for handgun ban is low
… Zoe Ryan … Handguns for sale are displayed at Chuck's Firearms store in Atlanta July 27. (EPA/Erik S. Lesser) Handguns for sale are displayed at Chuck's Firearms store in Atlanta July 27. (EPA/Erik S. Lesser) Nearly 20 years ago, a poll showed that 52 percent of Americans favored …
Exploring the sweep of history for an answer: 'Why war?'
… a suicide car bomb attack near the police station in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Feb. 20. (Newscom/EPA/Sameem Ismail) Shadle addresses the question “Why war?” by gleaning the fruits of this …
Free tool helps congregations save money, reduce emissions
… blog , I shared an interview I recently had with Jerry Lawson, the national manager of the EPA's ENERGY STAR for Congregations program, and with Steve Bell, a consultant who works with the EPA's Portfolio Manager energy performance tool . In part II of our conversation, we address the …
Energy Star helps faithful witness energy stewardship, save money
… a key resource and partner in helping communities of faith achieve pollution prevention is the EPA’s Energy Star for Congregations program . Recently, I had a chance to interview the director … in Energy Star for Congregations. Also participating was Steve Bell, a contractor with EPA who helps coordinate the EPA’s Portfolio Manager database program. (Portfolio Management and …
Fracking for gas puts life-giving water at risk
… shown the detrimental effect hydraulic fracturing has on water, including studies from the EPA, Duke University and Cornell University. Even before the recent scientific studies on the …
Things to remember this Earth Day weekend
… from their hives. The Organic Consumers Association is calling on people to demand that the EPA suspend use of Bayer manufactured pesticide, clothianidin, which is linked to the honeybee …
Editorial: The hidden costs of a gallon of gas are rising
… coordinator for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas from Michigan, said: “We commend the EPA for taking this important step to reduce emissions that are fueling global warming and catastrophic climate change.” The EPA move lays groundwork for efforts to find cleaner and more sustainable ways to generate power. …
Apple avoids 'Nike moment' despite Asian sweatshops
… to improve working conditions at Chinese factories that assemble its products. (Newscom/EPA/Beck Diefenbach) Dana Johnsen stands outside shareholder meeting at Apple's corporate … to improve working conditions at Chinese factories that assemble its products. (Newscom/EPA/Beck Diefenbach) … Viewpoint … Every decade, it seems that a new social issue captures the …
Plight of Arab Christians is an outgrowth of Western policies
… a Mass to honor the people killed in since the eruption of violence in the country. (Newscom/EPA/Youssef Badawi) Meanwhile, the Assad regime in Syria, like its former Baathist counterparts …
EPA carbon standards push plants toward clean energy
… our skies – and the health and economic threats of a changing climate continue to grow," said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson in a press release. "We’re putting in place a standard that … Benedict XVI’s strong position on protecting the environment. "Catholics United welcomes the EPA’s greenhouse gas rule," said James Salt, executive director of Catholics United, in a …