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Aged care provider gets to the roof of climate change
Mercy Health has completed one of Australia’s largest aged care solar rollout programs, with rooftop solar now installed across 24 residential aged care homes nationwide, helping build more resilient services for older Australians while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
Catholic groups press rich nations for climate justice
Catholic climate and environment groups from across the globe have called on rich nations to offer financial support to countries vulnerable to climate change during an ongoing climate conference in Bonn, Germany. Source: UCA News.
Catholic youth ministry tackles root of environmental crisis
A Catholic youth ministry in England is tackling the environmental crisis by creating a woodland project to improve people’s lives and care for the natural world. Source: The Tablet.
Faith leaders ask for Christmas gifts that ‘honour the Earth’Â
Religious leaders have asked government representatives at a United Nations environment meeting for Christmas gifts that protect the environment. Source: The Tablet.
Climate targets won’t be met without green tape reform: Watt
Labor will not hit its 2030 climate targets without an overhaul of green tape, Environment Minister Murray Watt has warned, as he seeks the backing of the Coalition, business, state governments and conservationists to reform environmental laws. Source: The Australian.
Vietnam’s Catholics lead battle against plastic pollution
Along the central coast of Vietnam, a peaceful environmental movement is underway, led by local Catholics with dedication and passion. Source: UCA News.
Pope calls for concrete actions to protect environment
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of Prayer for Creation. Source: CNS/OSV News
Vatican plans to further reduce carbon footprint
St Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability. Source: NCR Online.
Capuchins join struggle to save world’s largest volcanic lake
Capuchin friars in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province want the country’s government to stop activities that threaten the ecosystem of the world’s largest volcanic lake and protect the rights of tribal people. Source: UCA News.