Even with recycling efforts over the last two decades, one in three children globally suffers from lead poisoning, according to a recent report from Unicef and the NGO Pure Earth. Safe recycling of used batteries is imperative to lower this number and keep soil and bodies from poisoning. (Image: John Seb Barber, Creative Commons License)
While 2020 still has more than 350 days left, make a New Year’s resolution to get involved in the fight to help clean up our planet before it’s too late. Take inspiration from this New York Times piece that lists ideas from scores of readers. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
Tiny, still largely uncategorized by scientists and living in worlds unseen to human beings, insects play an enormous role in the world — from food-chain staples to suppliers of critical chemical compounds. It should trouble us all that the insect world is facing a massive extinction. From Nautilus. (Photo: Vijay, Creative Commons)
Amid a drumbeat of disturbing news for the environment, from wildfires to catastrophic weather to melting glaciers, 2020 nonetheless showed some bright spots and hopeful trend lines. National Geographic looks at seven “wins” that are cause for hope and celebration about God’s creation. (Photo: Interfaith Power & Light, Creative Commons)
The Sustainable Advent Calendar offers 24 inspirations for how we can create a better world. Daily from December 1 to 24, there’s a simple idea for adopting a more sustainable lifestyle that helps protect the environment, enriches life and creates. (Photo: Tina D, Creative Commons)
Wondering what modes of transportation have the largest (or smallest) carbon footprints? Check out this data from Oxford University. As expected, walking, cycling, and running have the lowest carbon footprint and highest health benefits. (Image: Tejvan Pettinger, Creative Commons)
Thousands of plants, many of which certainly contain elements for healing medicines or nourishing food, are in danger of extinction from climate change and habitat loss, says the U.K.’s Royal Botanic Gardens. The study calls for plant conservation and stepped up research to identify plants before its too late. The BBC reports. (Photo: U.S. Forest […]
There’s no need to throw away plastic containers and bags for fear of COVID-19 contamination. They can be washed and reused safely, says a report from Greenpeace that refutes the plastics industry’s assertion that plastic products be used only once. From treehugger.com. (Photo: Twentyfour Students, Creative Commons)
Make the five Sundays from Sept. 6 to Oct. 4 a “Season of Creation” with weekly devotionals you can share with your congregants. Four Mainline denominations collaborated on the free devotional that follows the Revised Common Lectionary and supplements with suggested hymns. (Photo: Roxanne Ready, Creative Commons)
From West Coast to East Coast, ELCA congregations are establishing green ministries and making changes to reduce their carbon footprints and become better stewards of God’s creation. This article in Living Lutheran shares their stories. What approaches might work for your congregation?(Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
