As the World Turns, Local Science Facilities Lag on Climate Change Facts
The latest report by the U.N. Intergovernmental Report on Climate Change provides evidence for climate change’s “widespread impacts” on the environment:
- Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions are now higher than ever and are extremely likely to have been the dominant cause of the observed warming since the mid-20th century.
- Continued emission of greenhouse gases will cause irreversible impacts for people and ecosystems.
- Adaptation and mitigation are complementary strategies for managing the risks.
- From the Intergovernmental 2014 Climate Change Report
And yet, too little has been done to mitigate these effects. Scientists have trouble highlighting the damaging repercussions of mankind’s role in climate change, and various groups have trouble adopting concrete policies to help ameliorate these effects. One of the major themes of the 2015 Parliament will address climate change and how interfaith groups can lead the way in providing concrete changes to help solve these issues. Read more...
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UChicago Medical Students Exploring Interfaith to Improve Future Healthcare
During my first few months in medical school, I noticed that religion was rarely discussed. As a Theology minor in college, I knew that religion was an important part of life for many Americans; indeed, nearly 9 in 10 Americans report a belief in some divine or spiritual power, and several studies have shown that organized faith communities can play important roles in promoting healthy behaviors.
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Top Ten Nations Closing the Gender Gap Elect Women to Political Office 
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Mandela's Grandson Says 16 Years Can End Extreme Poverty
Create A Golden Rule Workshop In Your Community
A growing numbers of educators are discovering that religious and ethical education can no longer be conducted from the perspective of only one religion or culture. Indeed, religious educators of the future will call upon the wisdom and teachings of numerous religious and humanist traditions. In this do-it-yourself workshop and group discussion experience, participants are invited to reflect from the perspective of a universal moral principle - the Golden Rule - in its many and various expressions across the world's religions. Visit Scarboro Missions for more information...
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