Religious leaders from diverse faiths are preparing to resist anticipated environmental rollbacks under President-elect Donald Trump, drawing on their spiritual beliefs to promote climate action and justice.
James Bruggers reports for Inside Climate News.
In short:
- Faith-based organizations express deep concern over Trump’s plans to expand fossil fuel production, dismantle climate policies and withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
- Leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Indigenous traditions emphasize environmental stewardship as a moral duty rooted in their teachings.
- Groups like Interfaith Power & Light and the Catholic Climate Covenant vow to advocate for renewable energy and inspire community action.
Key quote:
“ ... when I start to feel overcome or overwhelmed by fear, as many of us do when we’re dealing with these situations, I remind myself that that’s not coming from God.”
— Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist and evangelical Christian
Why this matters:
Faith-based advocacy bridges political divides and fosters collective action on climate issues. By uniting communities around shared moral values, these efforts aim to sustain progress in mitigating climate change despite political challenges.
For more: Christian climate activists aim to bridge faith and environmental action
