Jan. 10 – JOIN THE WENATCHEE INTERFAITH CLIMATE GROUP!

Jan. 10 – Wenatchee Interfaith Climate Group meeting @ 1:00 – We look at the Climate Crisis through a Spiritual point of view and take actions in faith. If you are interested in joining us, email interfaithclimatewen@gmail.com

 

Yes, beef is a problem. Would you be willing to become a “reduce-itarian”?

Climate change is real and happening, humans are causing it, and virtually all climate scientists agree. Many people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint by installing solar panels, cutting electricity usage, buying electric cars, or by using bikes and their feet instead of cars. While all of these contribute to positive change, the World Bank claims that 50% of all carbon emissions are from livestock farming. In fact, giving up red meat alone will reduce a person’s carbon footprint more than if they stopped driving.

If you are someone that likes living on the Earth, you would most definitely benefit from cutting meat out of your diet.

One common misconception is that in order to help this issue, you need to commit entirely and cut out 100% of meat. While that is the preferred option, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions occurs as you consume less and less meat. The Meatless Monday campaign is a very successful one that follows the line of thinking that this does not need to be an all-or-nothing initiative.
(Thank you to whoever put the above information together. It’s a bit dated, but to the point.)
Here are some resources you might want to check out:
* In Wenatchee, join the monthly “Plant Powered Potluck” that happens the 1st Thursday of each month. (The next one is Feb 1st) Contact Cindy Volyn crlysne@gmail.com or 208-761-2371
*Rotary Plant Rich Diet Challenge  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL-instructions2OGHl98oIhPoK4Nlf9oHtkotMugzLvWrmBKuYVF0YAw/viewform
*More Rotary Resources  https://esrag.org/plant-rich-diet/
The Washington State Legislature Convenes this Month – Join CAT and Support Positive Climate Legislation!

The Civic Action Team (CAT) mission is to educate and empower people to advocate in the WA state legislature to pass strong, sound, and just climate policy while strengthening partnerships and relationships.

As part of the CAT team, you can choose to do as much or as little as you’d like. You will receive 2 emails a week during the legislative session. You can just read them and learn more about what is going on, or you can follow the simple directions and contact the suggested legislators and have your input heard and recorded. It’s an excellent process.

Join here: https://www.350wa.org/cat
DO YOU HAVE MONEY IN A WASHINGTON STATE PENSION PROGRAM?
Consider getting involved in getting fossil fuel investments out of our pension plan.
https://divestwa.org/
NEED MORE INFORMATIONON DIVESTING? Attend the STOP THE MONEY PIPELINE Webinar on The Hidden Risk in State Pensions: analyzing state pensions responses to the climate crisis. Jan. 11 – register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRWMLw3aLCLQNp2D4GQbIumExOhizvdZMJneolG1JxNcZH6g/viewform
YALE CLIMATE CONNECTIONS READINGS:
What should we tell our children?  
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/climate-change-is-hurting-kids-mental-health-report-finds/?utm_source=News+from+Yale+Climate+Connections+%28Daily%29&utm_campaign=5533170e52-RSS_DAILY_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_31a3024b9b-5533170e52-18632605
What can I do?  (Although large policy shifts by government and corportions are needed, there are ways you can help.)
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/the-climate-action-handbook-is-a-guide-to-protecting-the-climate/?utm_source=News+from+Yale+Climate+Connections+%28Daily%29&utm_campaign=587480435a-RSS_DAILY_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_31a3024b9b-587480435a-18632605
“Jerimiah was a Bullfrog” and he is in TROUBLE! 
 https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/amphibians-are-in-trouble/
Sue Kane –  editor
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