First, greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at the highest levels in 3-5 million years. Second, the World Meteorological Organization reports that our planet will record the five warmest years on record from 2015-2019… heat waves in Europe, South Asia and elsewhere for yet more evidence of that. Third, sea levels are not only rising – they are rising at an accelerated pace. Indeed, some scientists are already predicting that sea level rise could double from what is currently projected by the end of this century.."
2019, UN Secretary-General
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Why does this goal matter to the church?
Churches can play an important role in fighting climate change.
Check out:
- The call from the Lutheran World Federation for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by youth, i.e. persons aged 30 or younger
- LWF Climate Justice Engagement – 2020 and beyond presentation by Elena Cedillo, LWF Program Executive for Climate Justice