“I don't think there are any churches that have "Thou shalt not believe in climate change" written in their actual statement of faith.” ThinkingBelieveChurchWrittenClimateClimate ChangeStatements Author:Katharine Hayhoe
“We have to reach out to churches and schools and help people understand science, and we have to build rapport between scientists and people of faith. Then once we get that understanding and rapport built, then everyone will be on board with climate change.” PeopleHelpingSchoolUnderstandingChurchBuiltScientistClimateClimate ChangeBoardsReach OutRapport Author:Katharine Hayhoe
“When I talk to my neighbor, or to someone at church who doesn't accept that the planet is changing, I know that they don't know any better. They've been told this information by somebody they trust and it's not their fault. They've just never heard otherwise.” KnowsChurchAcceptingHeardInformationPlanetsFaultsNeighbor Author:Katharine Hayhoe
“The first thing we can do as individuals and as communities, like a school or a university or a church, is cut our energy use. Do an energy audit or measure our carbon footprint using online carbon calculators that are free, easy, and cheap. Get a list of the ways that we can stop wasting so much energy and save money.” WayFirstsUseSchoolIndividualEnergyEasyCan DoCommunityChurchCuttingUniversityListsOnlineCarbonSaving MoneyFootprintCarbon FootprintCalculatorsEnergy Use Author:Katharine Hayhoe
“When I look around, the biggest way in which we are failing to care for those in need is through ignoring climate change and acting like it doesn't exist. As a Christian, I believe that is something the church needs to know.” KnowsWayNeedsBelieveLooksCareChristianI BelieveChurchActingFailingClimateClimate ChangeThose In Need Author:Katharine Hayhoe