Rachel Landman
Fighting for Environmental Justice: AME Passes a Historic Climate Change Resolution
In July, the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church), one of the largest and oldest black churches in the United States, passed their first ever resolution dedicated to climate change in the Church’s 200-year history. The resolution highlights the disp
Rio Olympics: A Reminder of the Need for Zika Funding
With the Olympics having begun last week in Brazil, we are extra-aware of the threat of Zika. Brazil, a country that is a hotspot for mosquitos, and as a result Zika virus, we are reminded of the continued need for the United States to approve funding to
Five World Heritage Sites That Could Be Destroyed as a Result of Climate Change
Climate change has the potential to lead to the destruction of some of our most cherished natural and cultural heritage sites. A joint report issued by UNESCO, the United Nations Environment Program and the Union of Concerned Scientists highlights the threat
Spreading Stories of Welcome on World Refugee Day
Earlier this month on June 20, we joined with groups around the world in observing World Refugee Day, a day to shed light on the plight of refugees. During the Shabbat before World Refugee Day we read the second parashah in the book of Numbers, Parashat Naso.
Climate Displacement: A Different Facet of the Refugee Crisis
We are currently facing a global climate crisis and global refugee crisis, both very important to address. Yet, these crises are beginning to merge. As climate disruption continues, it will further perpetuate the refugee crisis by cutting off access to
