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Evangelicals support Climate Action Plan & CPP

photo courtesy of Greensboro Daily Photo
photo courtesy of Greensboro Daily Photo

Evangelical Christian leaders from around the U.S.  expressed their support for the U.S. Climate Action Plan. In an open letter to President Barack Obama and also sent to Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate, the more than 170 member group states, “We see overcoming the climate challenge as one of the great moral opportunities of our time  . . . That is why we write to offer our support and encouragement for your efforts to overcome the climate challenge.” Continue reading Evangelicals support Climate Action Plan & CPP

Walking the Walk

Ben Blonder, the author of Natural Curiosities is a sustainability hero. He really is – one of fourteen Next Generation of Environmental Conservationists Champions of Change named by President Obama.

And he “walks the walk”. Good science researchers work hard! I feel hopeful about the future of the planet when I think of Ben and the work that he, and other committed environmentalists, are doing. Continue reading Walking the Walk

100% Renewable Power – Apple vs Microsoft

renewableThe first round of American Business Act on Climate Pledges were announced on July 27,  and high tech’s actions are significant. Highlights from the announcement show that Apple, Microsoft, and Google, as well as other large U.S. businesses, are already taking significant steps toward healing the environment, and commit to doing more. Continue reading 100% Renewable Power – Apple vs Microsoft

B of A – Less lending for coal – Stock beats index by 80%

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Cutbacks in construction lending contributed to a drop in home building during the Great Recession. Environmentalist hope that a recent announcement by Bank of America heralds the start of a similar decrease in coal mining. Since the announcement, B of A’s stock has climbed nearly 80% more than the KBW Bank Index . Continue reading B of A – Less lending for coal – Stock beats index by 80%