environment

Darwinian evolution is the process by which natural selection promotes genetic changes in traits that favor survival and reproduction of individuals. How fast evolution happens depends crucially on the abundance of its "fuel": how much genetic difference there is in the ability to survive and...

Quite interesting from a theological & an environmental perspective, how a priest can buy a block of unwanted land, turn it into something beautiful, and let that be a model of how God can do the same with an unwanted person & bring out something beautiful. There's a LOT of stories about...

I've been asked to read this for a non Catholic discussion group. I wondered if there were any here who are familiar with and what they think about it. Link added below: https://www.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf

With all the new initiatives on the environment my church discussion group will be discussing Christian stewardship. I hoped to raise some of the questions here and get some reactions. How would you define a Christian understanding of stewardship? What is the nature of the problem facing our...

G7 to agree tough measures on burning coal to tackle climate change The recent G7 summit has set a new tone on Environmental policy as the USA reengage with international efforts on this. If you are an Arab selling oil or a Russian selling gas there is much to be worried about in the recent...

Hi there, So the hypothetical here is: the potential for Evolution being used up - as in all resources for Evolution being taken up - you would gamble with mutation, to motivate a change in locale? The luck you got from the gamble (with mutation) would be your best bet? Like you don't even...

Rising Seas Will Erase More Cities by 2050, New Research Shows

The Crisis for Birds Is a Crisis for Us All This is what makes the spiteful actions to remove animals from the endangered species list all the more important. When all you care about is money, it's good for that individual, but everyone pays later.

Trump to Revoke California's Authority to Set Stricter Auto Emissions Rules Everything is done out of ignorance and spite.

The Amazon, Siberia, Indonesia: A World of Fire

Brazil's Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, research center says

UAE debuts the world's largest individual solar power project

Man arrested for attacking McDonald's employee over not getting a straw Any time I see a story start with "A Florida man...", I know it's not going to end well. Another version of the story: McDonald's customer charged with battering workers

The Insect Apocalypse Is Here This is something I noticed years ago, there were far fewer bees and bugs around in general. Additionally, the types of bugs you see more of around your home has changed a lot too.

Given the world's problem disposing plastics, I thought this was a really positive news story and was worth sharing. Enjoy. :) More News here: Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottles Any thoughts on this? Do you think this is a good thing?

This Is Why You Don't See People-Size Salmon Anymore

Animals Are Losing Their Vagility, or Ability to Roam Freely

Floods Are Getting Worse, and 2,500 Chemical Sites Lie in the Water's Path

Hello all! I am a vegetarian- I'm not saying that this is the one right way to live, but I do believe that vegetarianism/veganism is currently the best way to improve climate change and animal rights. I'll quote a post from Focus on the Family (link below), about animal rights here: "In...

Link: It’s time for Sen. Steve Daines to end his climate change denial Excerpt: "This opinion is signed by Rev. Amy Carter and Rev. Laura Folkwein of UCC Missoula; Rev. Susan Barnes, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Billings; and Father Robert Grosch, St. Patrick Co-Cathedral, Billings."