Op-Ed by IREJN Board Member Calls for Return to Ingenuity
Father Sam Fuller, IREJN Board member, calls for the city of Concord and its residents to show some “Yankee ingenuity” to create clean, renewable energy for the city.
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What Else Can I Do About Climate Change?: Helping Make the Paris Agreement a Reality
Patrick Cage, a former intern for the Massachusettes United Church of Christ Conference, attended the Paris Conference this past year. He is currently traveling on a speaking tour, sharing his thoughts on how we can implement the Paris agreement.
What Is Artificial Turf and How Does It Impact Children’s Health?
Artificial crumb rubber turf is commonly used on public school fields, as well as municipal parks. However, there is growing concern over the chemicals in crumb rubber and the danger they present to the children who play sports and other activities on them.
CT Bans Plastic Microbeads
On July 1, 2015, the CT State Legislature passed groundbreaking legislation to completely phase out plastic microbeads from cosmetic products within three years. Read what toxics organizer Susan Eastwood had to say in the CT Mirror.
The CT Climate March and the Hartford Earth Festival were AMAZING! (Photos!)
On May 31, IREJN presented the CT Climate March with our friends at 350CT, the Sierra Club, and the CT Coalition for Environmental Justice. Over 600 people came out to march for climate justice! The March ended at the Hartford Earth Festival, where people listened to great music, ate tasty local food, and got involved with some of the greatest environmental organizations in CT!
Vegetable & Chickpea Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)
It’s January and it’s freezing out. We totally get it. Time to through a bunch of ingredients in the slow cooker and experience some seriously warming deliciousness! Enjoy this healthy Vegetable and Chickpea Curry.
Support IREJN When You Shop On-line
If you shop online, you can now support IREJN by shopping through our Market America website. When you purchase through www.shop.com/irejn, you get cash back and we receive a donation. Find out more here!
Smashed Avocado and Tomato Bruschetta
The next time someone asks you for an appetizer, don’t run to the grocery store to get chips and dip. Instead, impress them with this delicious (and nutritious) snack!
EPA Set To Release New Carbon Rules For Existing Power Plants on June 2
On June 2, the EPA is set to release the FIRST-EVER limits on carbon pollution for existing power plants. Read this article to find out how you can help make sure these groundbreaking reforms are enacted!
The Moral Imperative To Confront Climate Change
On November 3, 21013, the Green Sanctuary group at the Unitarian Society of Hartford sponsored a Sunday morning service dedicated to climate change. Presented by Jeff Howard, this homily was one of the elements of the service.
