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After cyclone's destruction, Peruvians face dengue epidemic
… in March was so destructive that its direct effects — such as the destruction of homes by floods and landslides — and indirect effects — especially an unprecedented outbreak of dengue … — the dengue-transmitting mosquito that has reproduced prolifically in the many areas still flooded. With more than 160,000 people infected by the disease and at least 287 deaths, Peru is …
Jun 29, 2023
Wildfires have always occurred, but experts say warming climate is increasing severity
… monstrance known as the Hope Monstrance — which survived a New Orleans Catholic church chapel flooded by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 — was part of the prayer marathon. The monstrance, …
Jun 29, 2023
Despite pope's pleas, survey finds US Catholics support fossil fuel expansion more than rest of country
… climate change, like more intense storms, prolonged droughts and heat waves, and more damaging floods and wildfires. But 54% of Americans are not optimistic that countries will do enough to … past year they have experienced extreme weather at least once in the form of heat waves (45%), floods and intense storms (44%), droughts (33%), major wildfires (18%) or erosion from rising sea …
Jun 28, 2023
Church of England divests from fossil fuels
… of climate change, which scientists have linked to stronger storms, more severe droughts and flooding and more dangerous heat waves. The divestment declaration pertains to both the Church of …
Jun 23, 2023
After Bonn, COP28 needs to be a course correction on climate action
… to recognize the plight of the poorest as they confront more climate disasters — like floods and droughts — that trigger displacement, loss of livelihoods and deeper poverty. Many …
Jun 22, 2023
At Catholic climate conference, Paris Agreement architect challenges US church to commit to net-zero emissions
… fewer people to dangerous climate impacts like far more devastating droughts, wildfires, floods and extreme storms. To meet that target, scientists have stated global emissions need to …
Jun 16, 2023
Ukraine dam destruction a 'diabolical act' in genocidal war, says archbishop, Ukrainian Catholics
… largest capacity reservoirs. At least 29 towns and villages along the Dnipro River have been flooded so far, with 42,000 persons at flood risk, according to Ukrainian government officials. Over 80 settlements are in the path of … of dollars of infrastructure destroyed, it will take decades to recover," said Gudziak. The flooding compounds the severe environmental damage already sustained by Ukraine due to munitions …
Jun 8, 2023
Kenya diocese's coffee farm spreads conservation skills to local community
… conservation efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change that results in more droughts, flooding and soil erosion. Among various cash crops, an animal farm and institutions, 825 acres …
Jun 6, 2023
Those with political power must be 'servants' to citizens, pope says
… and reelected in 2022. He said he would donate the prize money to help people affected by the floods in the Emilia Romagna region and, particularly, to the Pope John XXIII Community there, …
May 30, 2023
Faith groups to G7 leaders: Peace requires a fossil fuel treaty
… where our religious and moral sensibilities quickly become engaged: Climate-induced droughts, floods and other extreme weather events damage crops, reduce the availability of water, and …
May 26, 2023
Laudato Trees planting program enlists Catholic properties to help increase DC's canopy
… absorb heat-trapping carbon pollution from the atmosphere, capture rainwater and help mitigate flooding, and provide habitats for animal species. Trees also cool temperatures — an especially …
May 24, 2023