Global warming seems so daunting. Recent hurricanes and wildfires and even drought underscore a planet in peril. Climate change is a reality and its effects are present NOW. With the rollbacks on the fossil fuel front by the Trump Administration, Read more…
As the intense desert heat fades, the primary season for activism on behalf of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si Encyclical has begun again at the Franciscan Renewal Center. We are getting back to work with renewed energy and enthusiasm! Our first Read more…
If it all starts to seem to be too much, turn to Mother Nature for some soothing. Check out these community amenities for some space, peace, quiet and reflection. The Museum of Walking at Arizona State University Museumofwalking.org Nina Read more…
Food waste is not only linked to our country’s vexing hunger issue but also has important impacts on climate change. It is estimated that 30-40% of our food process, from production to the table, ends up in local landfills. Produced Read more…
Food television impresario Anthony Bourdain is throwing his weight behind a new cause with the release of “Wasted!,” a documentary that sheds light on the massive production of global food waste. The feature length documentary will be available on-demand and released Read more…
Sign the petition now! My household/my faith community will continue to work to protect creation regardless of what the U.S. federal government does. We are still committed to fighting global warming, we are keeping the faith, and we’re still Read more…
More water, more restoration bound for Colorado River Delta By TONY DAVIS Arizona Daily Star Oct 8, 2017 UA geosciences professor Karl Flessa stands in a base-flow release into the main Colorado River Delta channel in Mexico. Martha Gomez-Sapiens 2016 Read more…
Growing Food 101 – How to Start Your Backyard or Community Garden * (Recommended for first time backyard and community gardeners) Growing Food 201 – Once You’re Ready For More Than The Basics** Workshop #1 – How to start Read more…
60 Pounds of Produce for $10. In November, Red Mountain United Methodist church, will begin distributing fresh produce on the 3rd Saturday of each month through May 2018. Borderlands Food Bank http://www.borderlandsfoodbank.org/produce-on-wheels/ will supply the surplus veggies and fruit. Please Read more…
Opinions Harvey should be the turning point in fighting climate change People walk along a flooded road’s median during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on Tuesday in Houston. (Brendan Smialowski/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) By Vernon Loeb August 29 at Read more…