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People’s Climate March: Why I’m Marching
Allis DruffelSouthern California Outreach Director by Allis Druffel, CIPL Southern California Outreach Director On Sunday, September 21st, the largest climate march in U.S. history will take place in...
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National Action Abounds – Cool Harvest, 2015 Preach-In and More
Cambodian monks “ordain” a tree to keep it safe from illegal loggers. Faith action on energy efficiency, renewable energy, education and advocacy goes way beyond California. There are 40 states that...
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2014 Cool Climate Awards
Interfaith Power & Light’s Bill Bradlee took these great photos at the 2014 Cool Climate Awards on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Videos of our winners and the greeting from EPA Administrator Gina...
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CIPL Action November & December
Though a great deal of energy and planning went into CIPL’s Cool Climate Awards, it was by no means the only focus of our energy in November. Many meetings and events focused on current legislation,...
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Lima Climate Talks Brings Opportunity for Increased Advocacy
Many vigils for action were held outside the Lima conference. The main sign reads “The planet is our home and should be protected.” The latest climate talks by the United Nations Framework Convention...
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ClimateInsights – Voices from the CIPL Steering Committee
California Interfaith Power & Light is governed by a Steering Committee that is composed of individuals representing faith-based organizations throughout California. The Steering Committee provides...
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CIPL participates in EPA Hearing on Smog
On Monday, February 2nd, California Interfaith Power & Light members and staff participated in an EPA Hearing on ozone standards. What is ozone and why is ozone a moral issue? Ozone also known as...
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Encyclical TOOLKIT – Transforming Humanity and Earth
HOT OFF THE PRESS: IPL and the Catholic Climate Covenant have teamed up to bring you our Pope Francis’ encyclical Climate Action Kit. You’ll receive a step-by-step guide to understanding and putting...
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With An Eye on Paris, CIPL Heads to Sacramento
Recognizing that “what happens in California does not stay in California”, a group of 30 faith advocates last week descended on the California State Capitol to encourage passage of strong energy and...
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A Week of Action in Los Angeles
It was a busy week in Los Angeles, with the Papal Encyclical and climate action taking front and center. Last Wednesday, CIPL staff member Allis Druffel was on the Dave Congalton radio show on KVEC out...
View ArticlePress Release: Prominent California Clergy Urge Pollution Cuts Beyond 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2015 Sacramento, Calif. – Over 100 clergy members from across the religious spectrum have joined close to 600 people of faith calling on state leaders to support SB 32,...
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2015 Cool Climate Awards & Interfaith Service for the Climate
In every part of California people of faith are responding to the climate crisis with commitment, creativity and passion. Each year, our network gathers to honor the faithful work of member...
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Pope Francis Follow-Up – From Inspiration to Action
Families and children alike gather to pray for the intentions of Pope Francis and environmental justice at a vigil September 22. CALIFORNIA STATE – Vigils and events focused on amplifying Pope Francis’...
View ArticleOakland Faith Leaders Organize to Reject Proposed Coal Export
OCT. 19, 2015: CIPL staff members, including The Rev. Will Scott, Program Director, has been active in recent rallies and appearances before the Oakland City Council aimed at preventing coal exports...
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Take the Paris Pledge by Nov. 26
As Californians of faith and goodwill our hearts and prayers are with everyone affected by the recent violence in Paris, Beirut, Nigeria and Egypt and how this affects the Syrian refugee crisis. While...
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UN Climate Talks Kick Off, Blogs, Articles, and a Look Back
Today (November, 30) the UN Climate Talks Conference of Parties 21 (COP 21), began outside Paris. The site of recent tragedy, from which the city and world are still recovering, the international...
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COP 21 & Beyond – NorCal Interfaith Gathering
On Friday, January 8th California Interfaith Power & Light hosted a Post-COP21 NorCal Interfaith Gathering with 50 faith leaders from Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa County Counties, San...
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People’s Climate March: Why I’m Marching
Allis DruffelSouthern California Outreach Director by Allis Druffel, CIPL Southern California Outreach Director On Sunday, September 21st, the largest climate march in U.S. history will take place in...
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National Action Abounds – Cool Harvest, 2015 Preach-In and More
Cambodian monks “ordain” a tree to keep it safe from illegal loggers. Faith action on energy efficiency, renewable energy, education and advocacy goes way beyond California. There are 40 states that...
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2014 Cool Climate Awards
Interfaith Power & Light’s Bill Bradlee took these great photos at the 2014 Cool Climate Awards on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Videos of our winners and the greeting from EPA Administrator Gina...
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