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Thank You for Making the 2026 Cool Climate Awards a Celebration to Remember
On Tuesday, October 13, more than 100 guests gathered at the historic Presidio Officers’ Club in San Francisco. Over local wine and the music of the Zach Gamble Trio, with the beautiful San Francisco Bay as backdrop, faith leaders, congregation members, supporters, and friends came together to celebrate what people of faith are doing for…
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Three Oaks for Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Our Sacred Canopy Takes Root in Oakland
This past month, Our Sacred Canopy planted three native oaks at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakland: an Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii), a Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), and a Torrey Scrub Oak (Quercus x acutidens). In comparison to our other tree projects that sometimes reach 300+ trees planted, this project was fairly small. However,…
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Legislative Climate Recap for 2026
This spring, 40 CIPL advocates from faith communities across California held 35 meetings with legislators and their staff. Our message was simple: climate justice is our moral responsibility. We asked lawmakers to support five priority bills and here is an honest accounting of what happened: the wins, the losses, and the fights we carry into…
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Trump Just Gutted Clean Car Standards. Drivers and the Climate Will Pay.
On Monday, September 28, the Trump administration finalized a sweeping rollback of federal clean car rules, slashing fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks by nearly a third. The move unwinds one of the most effective climate policies on the books at a moment when gas prices are soaring and tailpipe pollution keeps…
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El Niño: Preparedness is an Act of Care
Below is a short list of California resources congregations can use and share. Preparing for severe weather does not require a long manual. A congregation can help by connecting people to official alerts, checking on those who may need support, and sharing reliable California guidance. Use this page as a simple starting point. Save the…
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Putting Faith into Action for Climate and Community: 40 Advocates, 35 Meetings, and 5 Important Bills
Yesterday, CIPL advocates brought your voices to policy makers at the state capital. Across a virtual day of advocacy, 40 advocates from faith communities across California held 35 meetings with legislators and legislative staff, sharing why climate justice is not simply a policy issue but a moral responsibility. As people of faith and conscience, we…
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Faith Communities Gather in San José for the Make Polluters Pay Tour
On Sunday, August 2, people of faith, climate advocates, students, healthcare professionals, and community leaders gathered in San José at the First Unitarian Church for a powerful town hall calling on California legislators to Make Polluters Pay. Hosted as part of the growing statewide campaign for climate accountability, the event brought together people from diverse…
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Action Alert to Support SB 868 – Solar Balconies
As people of faith, we are called to care for creation, love our neighbors, and ensure that every community has access to the resources needed to thrive. One way we can live out these values is by supporting policies that make clean energy more accessible for everyone. Please urge your California Assembly representative to support…
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Courage for the Common Good: Faith Leaders Bring Climate Justice to the Capitol
On Tuesday, June 24th, we welcomed 27 faith advocates from across California to Sacramento for our Advocacy Day, Courage for the Common Good. Together, we put our faith into action by meeting with 30 legislative offices to advocate for climate policies that protect our communities and care for our shared home. The day began in…
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Carbon Dioxide Removal Strategies, Beer, and Trees
By Susan Stephenson, Executive Director Carbon Dioxide Removal is one of the most intriguing strategies we have to mitigate the climate crisis. It is just what it says – taking carbon dioxide out of the air and putting it into permanent storage or use. I visited a new adaptation of this technology during SF Climate…
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