The UN climate conference has seen an unprecedented discussion of fossil fuels— the overwhelming source of greenhouse gas emissions — and their role in the climate crisis. Here is a recording of an event (starts at 10 minute mark) that reflects on the progress made and what still is needed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_VW2zLq6ng
World Voices
The global campaign to Make Big Polluters Pay just released a powerful video of climate activists from across the world naming what’s at stake and calling on government delegates to deliver real solutions, block carbon markets and ensure that Global North governments pay and do their fair share.
Let us reflect today in a meditative way with young people of faith at the COP in this interfaith video that they created. As we see their beautiful faces and hear their words may we give thanks and promise to live out our spiritual path with them as together we care for Our Common Home.
At the COP some countries committed to working on methane pollution reduction. The EPA is beginning a public rulemaking process for new high standards to address methane pollution in the oil and gas fields. Sign up for an information session Friday, November 19 from 12-12:30 to hear about the basics of the EPA rule making and to learn how to speak at upcoming public comment hearings November 30, Dec. 1 & 2. Contact carlos@nm-ipl.org to register.
