Fasting for the Climate

Fred Hiltz fasting for Climate change. Climate change means difficulties for Food security.



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Ontario's Bee Plan

"Ontario's move is good news for the birds and bees, and for the rest of us whose food supply depends on pollinators." "The government is proposing regulations to prohibit the use of neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seeds, except under certain conditions. The intent is to reduce these uses by 80 per cent by 2017.Neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) are highly toxic to bees and have wide-ranging effects on other organisms, including impaired memory, lower reproduction rates and increased susceptibility to disease."

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PRAYERS SOUGHT FOR THE ECO-BISHOPS INITIATIVE GATHERING

As the Eco-Bishops gather in Cape Town, let us together pray. After years of planning, several conference calls and communication by email, the eco-bishops will soon gather in Cape Town for three intensive days of prayer, reflection and sharing. What they are asked and empowered to do, is to challenge the communion about how we live now as God’s people living on and near the earth. While our policy does not permit the issuing of specific mandates to provinces or dioceses, you have been asked to share with the communion your experiences at home, and collectively as a result of being together in Cape Town. A number of outcomes are imagined including statements, personal testimonies and group reflections. Art, music, prayer, worship and youth engagement all feature in the three-day programme. Canon Ken is secretary to the network and co-facilitator of the EBI. From Canon Ken Gray

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Canada's Eco-Bishop Mark MacDonald in South Africa

Carbon and Climate: how much do you really know?

How Much do you Really Know about Carbon and Climate?

Global Warming Simulation, Global Warming Interactive, Climate Change Interactive - National Geographic

Global Warming Simulation, Global Warming Interactive, Climate Change Interactive - National Geographic

Right to Water project helps youth make a difference

National Youth Project (NYP) is a project supported by both the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada. The present focus for the years 2012 to 2016 is the Right to Water. Youth are raising $20, 000 to provide clean drinking water and sanitation facilities for a home in Pikangikum, Ontario. 

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Green your Holidays

How to Green Your Holiday 2014 The holidays are a great time to green your world. Follow a few of these tips to help you reduce your environmental footprint this winter season! ·         Wrapping: Wrap your presents in brown or recycled paper, recycled foil, or newspaper. ·         Batteries: Batteries contain toxic chemicals, do not biodegrade and are difficult to recycle. As an alternative, use rechargeable batteries. ·         Clothes: Over 80,000 tonnes of old clothes will be thrown away this holiday. If you do get a new wardrobe, make sure you donate your old clothes to a local charity. ·         Candles: Candles made from soy, beeswax or natural vegetable-based waxes are more eco-friendly since they burn cleaner and are non-toxic. If fact, beeswax candles produce negative ions, improving indoor air quality! ·         Gifts: Could you buy an “experience” instead? Try cinema tickets, club memberships, or gift tokens. You can sponsor an animal or even adopt a rainforest to protect. ·         Cards: Send an e-card instead! You can also purchase recycled or charity cards or cut up and use last year’s. ·         Christmas Lights: Make sure your Christmas lights are on timers to reduce energy use during unnecessary hours. You can even invest in LED Christmas lights to get a longer lifespan out of your annual decorations.