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SUMMARY:Drawdown EcoChallenge
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites all area residents to take part in 21 days of action focused on the most substantive solutions to global warming. Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team for the Drawdown EcoChallenge\, beginning April 3.  Choose from categories such as electricity generation\, women & girls\, buildings & cities\, food\, land use\, transport\, and materials.  To sign up or to learn more\, go to; \nhttps://drawdown.ecochallenge.org/ \nQuestions? – Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-ecochallenge/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:Spring 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public:\n  \n\nSpring 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event\nSunday\, April 7\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nCalling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to come together to care for\nour shared environment in celebration of Faith Climate Action Week\nduring Earth Month. We will mulch around trees & remove trash at the \n\nWillow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad in Houston. \n\nTools/supplies will be provided.\n  \n  This event is organized by the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\,\nCongregation Brith Shalom\, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\,\nin partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.\n  \nPlease register for planning purposes;\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2019-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-56846415158\n  \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2019-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T150000
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SUMMARY:Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ HTX) invites you to learn how to join and unite with the Native Original Tribe of Texas in a respectful way in the massive efforts to protect our state from environmental and political destruction. The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe is repopulating a network of frontline encampments on their ancient village sites\, protecting indigenous sacred sites\, resisting construction of the LNG (fracked gas) terminals and their source of pipelines for more fracked gas\, and educating people about the environmental devastation the Border Wall will cause. They are peacefully struggling to stop the senseless endangerment of people\, animals our only environment and for a rapid equitable transition to sustainable/renewable natural ways of life to secure a future for all children and our future generations. \nOur Guest Speaker will be Jordan Flaherty\, author of ‘No More Heroes: Grassroots Challenges to the Savior Mentality. \nTickets available on a sliding scale on Eventbrite \n*Childcare is available with RSVP by replying on this event or messaging SURJ HTX.* \nNear METRO Routes 32\, 49\, 82\, 20\, 47 (or message someone who’s going to catch a ride!)
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/carrizo-comecrudo-tribe-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T100000
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SUMMARY:Greater Houston Coalition for Justice: News Conference
DESCRIPTION:News Conference\nAlert \nImmediate Release                                                                                      Contact Person\nApril 15\, 2019                                                                                                 Johnny N. Mata (832) 723-3110\n \nThe Greater Houston Coalition for Justice\, call for state and congressional hearings as a results of the explosion at the KMCO facility and the Intercontinental Terminals Co. plant in Deer Park. \nHouston\, \nThe Gulf Coast community has been hostage for too long and the consequences are to great to continue the practice of historicallyuser-friendly EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality bureaucracy. \nState and congressional elected officials should listen\, address and take action on environmental concerns to avoid continuous catastrophe  incidents that erode the health and quality of life of gulf coast residents. \nState and congressional  hearings must/should address the following; \n1. How the memorandum of understanding between EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and EPA bureaucracy endanger the lives of residents in the Gulf Coast of Texas.\n2.  Should make public the dangerous hidden chemicals\n3. Eliminate/amend  state and federal laws that maintain the loop holes\nthat thwart criminal prosecutions of Refinery Industry officials. \nThe news conference is scheduled for; \nTuesday\, April 16\, 2019\n10:00 a.m.\nTBH\n333 S. Jensen Drive\nHouston\, Texas 77002 \nPreparations are underway to invite Texas state and congressional elected officials to pledge and listen to the community residents\, community leaders concerns and act to protect voters interest.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/greater-houston-coalition-for-justice-news-conference/
LOCATION:TBH (Talento Bilingüe de Houston)\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Houston Coalition for Justice":MAILTO:jeff_reese@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T094500
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SUMMARY:The Ecological Crisis & The Response of Faith
DESCRIPTION:What is our present ecological crisis? What specific issues are central? Lisa Brenskelle will examine the science that explains the present state of our world and the major environmental issues we face. She will then consider how our faith both informs and enables our response to this crisis. Lisa holds a PhD in engineering\, and has worked on a volunteer basis in earthkeeping ministry for decades. Join her for this thought-provoking talk at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd\, in Houston on Sunday\, April 28 at 9:45 a.m. Metro bus lines 41 & 27 stop near the church and bike parking is available in the church lot. Contact Lisa with any questions at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-ecological-crisis-the-response-of-faith/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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SUMMARY:How Water Conservation Will Save the Dry Day & What You Can Do to Help
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do. \nIn April\, Robert Mace\, professor of practice at U.T. – Austin\, Department of Geography\, will speak on water issues in Texas. Water Scarcity has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.’s Global Environmental Outlook\, the U.N.’s flagship environmental assessment. Professor Mace will educate on the latest research and reports on water issues in TX\, so that you thoroughly understand the issues. He will also explain the actions you can take to combat water scarcity & other water issues in TX. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/how-water-conservation-will-save-the-dry-day-what-you-can-do-to-help/
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