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A year after Baltimore flood: three lessons learned
… with your community before disaster strikes. Franklin told NCR that, at the time of the flooding, the local churches involved in Beechfield's recovery were effective primarily because … the trust of the community through preexisting relationships. Their positive work before the flood also gave the churches some credibility in working with the city government – relationships … ties with nearby organizations with the capacity to help. In the case of the 2018 Beechfield flood, Martin felt that a lack of media coverage combined with overwhelming day-to-day recovery …
When disaster strikes: the emerging roles of local churches
… of a major earthquake. Severe storms from the previous day had caused a massive flash flood along the neighborhood's main road, Frederick Avenue, where Martin's church is located. The flooding was so intense on Sunday that the Baltimore Fire Department deployed boats into seven … Center for Climate and Energy Solutions , extreme precipitation events, like the Beechfield floods, have produced more rainfall and become more common since the 1950s. This trend is …
Copy Desk Daily, Nov. 13, 2019
… … When disaster strikes: the emerging roles of local churches … : In the wake of catastrophic flooding, Baltimore pastors answered the call to provide leadership and help. The latest from …
Catholics call Trump's move from Paris climate deal 'unconscionable'
… That has included increasing droughts in Central America, East Africa and Pakistan; extreme flooding in Iowa and Peru; more powerful storms in Asia, Pacific islands and the Caribbean; and …
On the train to Omaha: Why individual action on climate change matters
… year's brittle stubble, I should have been looking at green corn stalks at least waist-high. Flooding kept many Iowa farmers from spring planting this year. It is the kind of agricultural …
Hateful things flood Catholic Twitter every day. It's still worth saving.
Monday was among the most disheartening days on Catholic Twitter that I have ever seen, if not the very worst. ("Catholic Twitter" isn't a specific site or brand, it’s just a collective term to describe Catholic people, publications and organizations that use Twitter — or who comment on Catholic things.) After vandals entered a church in Rome and filmed themselves stealing and destroying a statue…, Editor's note:, We can send you a newsletter every time a Young Voices column is posted to NCRonline.org . Go to this page and follow directions: Newsletter sign-up .
Your thoughts on impeachment, part two
… and their socialist fellow travelers. Our economy was stagnated, and our country was flooded with thousands of Muslims who now live in conclaves of Sharia Law ignoring our traditions …
Editorial: Founding documents aren't 'perfect,' but they're our best hope
… clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so." Keeping track of the unending flood of new turns and twists, of breaches of ethics and norms by this administration is an …
Your thoughts on Cardinal Burke's vision of church, the partisan divide, parish shopping and more
… collaborated with our music director in giving a homily based on "Here I Am, Lord." I was flooded with emotion as I meditated on the question, "Is it I, Lord?" Our deacon had been absent …
Pope meets with Jesuit priest James Martin to discuss LGBTQ ministry
… Conservatives feel that any softening of the church’s approach to sexual sins will release a flood of promiscuity. Without chastity, there will be unwed pregnancies and disease. The only …
Awareness remains an issue as global climate strikes draw millions
… for many in their country. Sampson said that while people perceive there are more droughts and flooding, they are less likely to recognize climate change's role — that as global temperatures …
After faith leaders' border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows
… said. "It was just months ago that there were thousands of people coming across the border and flooding this city and they were received in shelters throughout this city by people of faith who …
To save the planet, we need faith, ethics, science and economics
… heatwaves, record-breaking fires and other devastating events such as tropical cyclones, floods and drought have had major impacts on socio-economic development and the environment." The …
'Like a sunburn on your lungs': How does the climate crisis impact health?
… and West Nile virus. Waterborne cholera and cryptosporidiosis increase with drought and flooding. … Mental health conditions … The American Psychological Association created a 69-page … linked with climate change . … Trauma … Extreme weather events, including hurricanes, floods and wildfires, often cause physical injuries. Doctors see minor fractures, crush injuries …
Stopping to smell the flowers in East Africa
… sun. It was a brilliant gold ball that got bigger and bigger to envelop the whole horizon and flood the African plains with growing, glowing light. Excitedly, I exclaimed to my Tanzanian …
'Americans are waking up': Two-thirds say climate crisis must be addressed
… already worried the most likely to say that their alarm has increased when a major storm or flood hits. Regardless of concern over climate change there appears to be skepticism among …
Resisting the pity party
… sending two muddy rivers around our house, creating lakes in our front and backyards, and flooding into our basement. As we started gunking out all the water and mud and leaves and gravel … homes and businesses, but their lives are forever altered by this tragedy. While our brief flood was an inconvenience, the winds and high waters of Dorian were life-changers. Point …
Faith pledges push global fossil fuel divestments over $11 trillion
… . The region has also experienced seasonal shifts in precipitation and increased droughts and floods. As warming continues, it is expected to strain water resources and impact farming, …
Climate change is the most important life issue today
… air to breathe, water to drink, land to farm, plants or animals to eat, or habitats free from flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, earthquakes or some of the other devastating weather …
Copy Desk Daily, Aug. 23, 2019
… Bangladesh's sisters share Christian values by visiting students, others at home Bangladesh flood victims reel as aid agencies struggle to respond Want to keep updated with the latest news …