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Watch What You Eat

Rebecca Barnes-Davies — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:27:12 +0000

50 Ways to Help Save the Earth: How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference The green movement has taken root among Christians, with individuals and churches embracing eco-justice as a vital part of discipleship. In this four-part series, we will be excerpting chapters from 50 Ways to Help Save the Earth: How You [...]

Reduce Personal Water Consumption

Rebecca Barnes-Davies — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:17:44 +0000

This is not a suggestion to drink less water. It is, instead, a suggestion to curtail wasteful, personal use of water in our homes and congregations. There are both simple and more complicated things that we can do to reduce our water consumption. While one in six people in the world still lacks access to safe drinking water, most of us in the United States have potable water whenever we want. If we had to walk a few miles for the water we use to drink, clean, and cook, we probably would think a bit more about it and would certainly use less of it. While the world's population grows, access to clean water is going to become an increasingly serious concern...

Garden

Rebecca Barnes-Davies — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:27:26 +0000

Garden

While supporting local farmers, eating organic, and eating lower on the food chain are all healthy and helpful, gardening is the hands-on way to connect with the beautiful biodiversity of God's good earth. It is the most direct way to make sure food, seeds, and the knowledge of growing food stays in the local community. It is also a way to make sure heirloom plants do not become extinct and that your produce is raised exactly with your standards. When it comes to climate change, small gardens with a variety of plantings may be a good way for local communities to prepare...

Reduce Your Energy Consumption

Rebecca Barnes-Davies — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:48:50 +0000

Many of us grew up being told to turn off the lights when we leave a room or to not hold the refrigerator door open while looking for a snack. While small, these and other suggestions to conserve energy are still important. Those who have taken any of the various online "ecological footprint" quizzes have learned that it would take four to ten Earths if everyone were to consume energy the way a middle-class American does. Knowing that we only have one Earth, and that most of our energy right now comes from nonrenewable, unsustainable sources, it is essential that we learn the most important ways to reduce our personal energy consumption. Small commitments add up...