You’re invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge! This event offers participants the opportunity to create a more resilient world - people and planet together - by taking […]
Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline), and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions can come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 10%/year reduction, starting now. And, you may have […]
While there are many books on ecological restoration and its benefits to humanity, this book focuses on human healing as a prerequisite to bringing about ecological healing. Written by a Catholic sister who is also a professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Notre Dame, she intends the book for a broad audience – “for […]
Faith communities across the country are facing rising utility costs, aging facilities, and shrinking operating budgets. Yet many houses of worship can reduce their energy expenses by 10–30% through practical, low-cost operational improvements and strategic capital planning. In this engaging virtual presentation, Certified Energy Manager and Energy For Purpose President Colby May will share real-world […]
Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react, but also prepare. Over the last decade, hurricanes have intensified, wildfires have burnt stronger, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in […]
Calling people of all faiths and spiritual traditions! Concerned about the upcoming elections, immigration issues, the state of public education, our democracy, women’s health, the climate or gun violence? Join faith leaders and community members from across Houston for an afternoon of inspiration, practical training, and community-building for people who are committed to preserving our […]
Join Dr. Brett Perkison as he presents the latest technologies and methods used to monitor workers for heat stress. He will also discuss how current medical diagnostic coding often underdiagnoses patients with heat-related illnesses and how emerging electronic health record features may improve our ability to measure the health impacts of extreme heat. These advances […]
