2023 Legislative Update
An updated list of activity on important environmental legislation
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Introducing Interfaith Eco-Kids
Interfaith Eco-Kids is a youth-led environmental movement in CT religious communities. Read this article to find out how you can start an Eco-Kids chapter in your community of faith!
IREJN’s Five Ideas for Climate Action
Even though we are social distancing this Earth Day, we can still make a difference for the planet. Check out some of IREJN’s ideas for Climate Action!
Gardens: Creating Community in CT
Over the past 10 years, houses of worship in Connecticut have accelerated in creating community organic gardens, producing high-quality fruits and vegetables and herbs which are then donated to community groups. Co-authored by Jameelah Muhammad, Letty Naigles, and Rev. Virginia Army with input from the gardeners!
Green Houses of Worship – How to Acquire Solar and Reduce Energy Consumption
Many houses of worship are interested in solar, but the process of financing and installation can seem daunting. Please read IREJN’s step-by-step guide to acquiring solar, which includes information about energy efficiency, placement, financing for solar panels. You will also learn about community-shared solar, a wonderful option for houses of worship that can’t install a solar array.
Climate Witness: Walk, Bike, Carpool, or Take the Bus to Worship
In support of the youth global climate strike, we are asking everyone to walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation to their house of worship on the weekend of September 20 through September 22. Please RSVP and let us know you will be participating!
Green Forum Series 2019-2020
IREJN is proud to announce our Green Forum series for the 2019-2020 season. We are adding more forums and locations, so please check back regularly. Our Green Forums are a chance to get educated and TAKE ACTION! Our Green Forums include light refreshments and educational materials. To increase accessibility, they are free, but we ask for donations from anyone who is able to support our work. Even a few dollars makes a difference!
Why IREJN Opposes Proposed Fracked Gas Plant in Killingly
Below are the detailed and thoroughly researched comments submitted by Dr. Karim Ahmed to the Connecticut Siting Council regarding the
Update on State Legislation – June 2
As of June 2, 2019, here is a partial list of some of the bills that we are following. We will update as we know more. Please take action – the legislative session ends Wednesday, June 5 – let’s get these bills passed!
Upcoming Events in April
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Green Forum on Plastic Pollution – the turnout was awesome and everyone was super energized to take action on plastic pollution.
There are LOTS of great things happening in April! Please join us for one (or more) of these great events!
