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10 Questions for the Rev. Paul Klitzke

This time for “10 Questions” we hear from the Rev. Paul Klitzke. Paul is the Committee Chair of Alaska IPL, working with The Regeneration Project to launch the program in late 2006. Here he is in a photo from the national IPL conference last May in D.C., conversing with Georgia Director Katy Hinman while waiting to get his book signed by Lester Brown.

What is your faith tradition?

Christian – Episcopal

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The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham Visits Sweden to Sign Interfaith Climate Manifesto

The Swedish Church invited interfaith delegates from all over the world to the Interfaith Climate Summit, and in late November, 1,000 responded by gathering in Uppsala. Interfaith Power & Light President and Founder, the Rev. Canon Sally Bingham and Executive Director Susan Stephenson visited Sweden for the event.

The Rev. Canon Bingham, along with thirty religious leaders, signed the Interfaith Climate Manifesto. The statement calls for at least 40% carbon reduction in “the rich world” by 2020 and emphasizes the moral significance of climate change.

“It was inspiring to see religious leaders from all over the world uniting over their concern about global warming,” she said.

Read more about the event from BBC News.

Join the Interfaith Call for Climate Action

In Barack Obama’s victory speech on November 4, he spoke the words, “This is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that change.”

It is now time we make sure he knows that people of faith care deeply about avoiding catastrophic climate change. By signing our petition, you will join thousands in making the voice of the faith community heard loud and clear that we want to see immediate and swift action to protect Creation.

Please take a moment to sign our petition.

10 Questions for Nelson Bock

This week in “10 Questions” we feature Colorado Interfaith Power & Light Program Director, Nelson Bock. (We found this photo of Nelson from our national conference for IPL leaders in D.C. last May. Looks like a tasty sandwich!)

What is your faith tradition?

Lutheran (ELCA) Christian

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Sacred Mountain Will Likely Be Handed Over for Strip Mining

Black Mesa, AZ

Navajo and Hopi elders are descending upon Denver today to meet with the Office of Surface Mining. The confrontation is about an impending decision that will give Peabody Coal Company a Life-of-Mine permit to reopen a strip mining operation.

Black Mesa is considered a sacred mountain to both Navajo and Hopi families, and the operation will endanger the Navajo Aquifer. more »

10 Questions for Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener

Today we begin a weekly series featuring a leader of a state affiliate of Interfaith Power & Light. First up: Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener from Connecticut.

What is your faith tradition?

I was born into a Conservative Jewish family and ordained in Jewish Renewal

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‘Tis the Season to be Shopping

Before finishing off the Thanksgiving leftovers, we’re already getting a heavy dose of holiday consumerism. It’s easy to get caught up in it and forget about the extra CO2 emissions from all the activities this time of year. There are lots of ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint while still experiencing all the joy of the season.

The Brighter Planet Blog offers 12 conservation tips for the holiday season.

As an alternative to the shopping mall binge, try ShopIPL.org to find products that will lower your energy use. You can shop there knowing that you are supporting Interfaith Power & Light and having a positive impact on the planet. more »

Look Who’s on the 2008 Forecast Earth Hot List

The Weather Channel has chosen the Rev. Canon Sally Bingham as one of ten honorees in the 2008 Forecast Earth Hot List.

Google and T. Boone Pickens were also honored.