Environmental Justice Update

Thanks again to Patrick Schwing and Jennifer Darrell of the Young Adult Ecumenical Forum for teaching all of us a bit more about Environmental Justice. Now, Part II of Our Eleventh Concern:

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It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.

-Ansel Adams

The Young Adult Ecumenical Forum (YAEF)

As people of faith, we are deeply concerned about justice and the integrity of all creation. Therefore, the mission of the 2007 Young Adult Ecumenical forum is to raise questions about environmental justice and to announce good news about our ecosystem.

YAEF 2007 is a gathering of people between the ages of 18 and 35 and will include speeches on environmental justice and its connection to violence, hunger, and poverty.

More Resources

1. Eco-Justice Ministries

2. Young Adult Ecumenical Forum on Environmental Justice

3. An example of Environmental Justice work in one community

More Ways to Take Action

1. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to learn more about applying for Environmental Justice grants or becoming an Environmental Justice Community Intern. Also, learn more about the EPA's definition of EJ.

2. Go to Step It Up 2007.org and take action locally!