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Life on Earth depends on healthy oceans, Vatican panelists say
… Earth." Fr. Augusto Zampini, adjunct secretary of the dicastery, said pollution, overfishing, biodiversity loss and degradation are results of an "extractive mentality" and an unfair and … Planet Earth should be called Planet Ocean, Di Natale said, since it "is the real kingdom of biodiversity." Saving this kingdom will take a holistic, global approach, he added. …
Justice for the Earth
… The coronavirus, rampant wildfires, record hurricanes, plunging biodiversity...the concurrent disasters of our warming world place the climate crisis at the …
Indigenous, environmental groups celebrate Haaland's Cabinet confirmation
… the table." The Indigenous alliance called on Haaland in her new position not only to protect biodiversity from exploitation, but also to protect Indigenous communities around the world who …
Largest day of multifaith climate protests presses governments, banks to end fossil fuel funding
… for all people; An end to new fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure, deforestation and biodiversity loss; Increased financing for sustainability in agriculture, infrastructure and …
EarthBeat Weekly: Pandemic, like climate change, highlights racial injustices
… A Climate-Conscious Lent series continues, with Fr. Emmet Farrell reflecting on water, biodiversity and cities. … And here's some of what's new in other climate news: … Bruce Lieberman …
A Climate-Conscious Lent: Record numbers of species face extinction
… diverse areas are also among those that store the largest amounts of carbon, so protecting biodiversity — which would stem the loss of species of animals, plants, insects and other living …
Angolan bishops warn of deteriorating social situation
… plans to permit prospecting in national parks and conservation areas, which had "put biodiversity and population survival at risk." "Inequalities between the countryside and large …
Faiths institute asks Gates Foundation to change tactics in Africa
… Africa is one of the continents most vulnerable to the climate crisis. He said while its rich biodiversity can help absorb climate-related shocks, industrial-scale agriculture was chipping … of local economies and food supply chains, as seen from the pandemic. "The threats to biodiversity and land degradation" as a result of large-scale farming are concerning "not just …
EarthBeat Weekly: Pandemic, storms call us to make peace with the planet
… cause. Among the top recommendations: Recognize that climate change, land degradation, loss of biodiversity and pollution of air and water are related and must be tackled together. Start …
5,000 trees link Virginia parish with Kenyan farmers
… for God's creation by responsibly and sustainably caring for their local environment, local biodiversity, the global climate, and the well-being of their families and communities." Grace …