Air Pollution Report Underscores Need for Action
As the federal government considers weakening federal air quality and global warming emissions standards, air pollution remains a threat to public health in communities across Pennsylvania, according to a new national report. "This report shows that our communities – around our nation and right here in Pennsylvania -- are struggling
Energy Star Road Trip
Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are seeking sites to introduce the Energy Star program for houses of worship. The EPA Energy Star specialists are looking at doing a “road show” in September in several locations across the state to present information on the Energy Star resources they have
Bipartisan Renewable Energy Legislation Introduced
Just in time for Earth Day, Democratic and Republican legislators from across the Commonwealth and from both chambers of the General Assembly came together to introduce legislation to make Pennsylvania a leader in the effort to address climate change. Matching bills introduced by state Rep. Chris Rabb (Philadelphia) and state
Presiding Bishop Issues Earth Day Statement on Climate Change
As members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we share a deep love for all of God’s creation and a profound responsibility for it. Made in the image of God, we are called to continue what God is already doing for the earth (Psalm 104), enabling it to
PA Hunger Leaders Advocate in D.C.
Eleven World Hunger Leaders from across Pennsylvania, joined Tracey and Lynn, to participate in the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering, January 21-24. More than 150 leaders from across the country gathered at Reformation Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C., focusing on the theme “Until All Are Fed”. All in attendance were equipped
Chesapeake Bay Commission Report on Supporting Farmers in Cleanup Efforts
The Chesapeake Bay Commission has released a report on how to better support farmers in their efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution damaging local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. "Farmers have been — and will continue to be — critical to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and the thousands of miles of local
Senate Revenue Package Includes Bad Deal for Environment, Health Care
In the waning days of July, with the House already in recess until September, the state Senate passed a revenue package that for the first time includes a severance tax on Marcellus gas drilling, but trades for weakened regulations on the oil and gas industry and companion attacks on Medicaid.
DEP Hosting Eco-Justice Listening Posts
Here's an opportunity to speak up for those most affected by environmental degradation. The state Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a series of environmental justice listening sessions around the Commonwealth. LAMPa is encouraging advocates to attend and share their stories or accompany and support neighbors suffering from our neglect
PA Lutherans Participate in State of Appalachia Conference
ELCA Lutherans from across the Appalachian region participated in an ecumenical State of Appalachia Conference on March 31 – April 1, 2017, in Pipestem State Park, West Virginia. The conference "was an important gathering for public advocacy and service ministries in Appalachia," said the Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig, professor of
Join Pilot to Link Watershed Protection, Hunger Ministry
Is your congregation, camp, campus ministry interested in protecting Pennsylvania's waterways or taking your hunger ministry to another level? Lutherans are being invited to opportunities for service -- from growing native plants on private or church property to planting trees in parks or donated land, to processing fresh produce for charitable kitchens
