Care for God’s Creation: Environmental Justice
The Environmental Justice Project brings a unique Catholic voice to California’s efforts to reduce air and water pollution and counter the effects of climate change, especially as they harm the poor and vulnerable.
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Posted 24 July 2011, by Staff, Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton, ccstockton.org
Background
Since we began in 2005, the Environmental Justice Project has:
- Helped win passage of California’s landmark law to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent
- Distributed 10,000 energy efficient light bulbs after Masses for Environmental Justice Sunday
- Launched battery recycling drop-off programs and free electronic waste collection days at local parishes
- Partnered with the National Catholic Rural Life Conference to hold Care for Creation workshops in the Stockton Diocese.
Resources
- Monthly “Care for God’s Creation” e-newsletter
- Experienced staff and network of parish volunteers who organize events and educational workshops on environmental stewardship
- Nationally-trained Catholic Climate Ambassadors to make presentations at parishes, schools, and organizations
Contact Betsy at: betsyr@ccstockton.org
http://ccstockton.org/main/environmental-justice/
