The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce plans to cut climate pollution from existing coal and new gas-fired power plants soon. For more than a decade, people of faith and conscience have advocated for strong safeguards against climate pollution from power plants. Since then, the climate crisis has only accelerated, taking an enormous toll on human life, our communities, and our world. Fossil fuel-burning power plants are responsible for roughly a quarter of climate pollution in the U.S. Until now, these facilities have been allowed to dump climate pollution into our a ..read more

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 made the largest climate and clean energy investments in U.S. history. The climate investments in the IRA are historic and are imperative to addressing the urgent moral issue of climate justice. The Administration has also made progress in advancing pollution standards for the power, transportation, and oil and gas sectors, which will significantly reduce climate pollution and improve public health.  But this progress is under attack in Congress. The climate crisis is accelerating, taking an enormous toll on human life, our communities, and our wo ..read more

Here at Interfaith Power & Light, our goal is to be guided by principles of climate justice and equity, and our work toward clean transportation is a critical piece of this objective. As we move toward transportation electrification in order to protect our Sacred Earth and communities, we must focus on historically underserved communities. One way to do this is expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at multifamily housing complexes, including apartments, condominiums, and duplexes across the country. This blog post will help break down our justice-oriented view of EV infr ..read more

Faith Leaders Support EPA’s Light-Duty Vehicle Standards as a Step Towards a Zero Emissions Future For Immediate Release: March 20th, 2024 Contact: Jessica Quinn, Communications Manager, jessica@interfaithpowerandlight.org or (603)731-7088 Washington, DC – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its newest set of light-duty vehicle standards for model years 2027 through 2032. According to the EPA’s own analysis, the transportation sector accounts for approximately 29% of greenhouse gas emissions—more than any other sector in the U.S.—and is the fastest growing emitter of clim ..read more

By Stuart Cohen, Alaska IPL In Alaska, we are on the front lines of climate impacts and environmental destruction. Our joy in this spectacular place is gnawed at by the constant reports of melting glaciers, warming oceans, collapsing fisheries, and shorelines crumbling into the sea.  Against this backdrop, any good news for America’s Arctic is a welcome reprieve. For that reason, we were extremely grateful for the Biden administration’s actions to protect vast areas of America’s Arctic. Last fall, President Biden canceled the last remaining oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife ..read more

Register to host a screening for your congregation. This summer IPL is partnering with the Laudato Si’ movement to bring the documentary film, “The Letter”, to your attention for your summer film screenings. This gorgeously filmed story featuring scenes from around the world puts a human face on climate change. Consider hosting a free screening for your congregation. The Letter tells the incredible story of the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter by Pope Francis, through the eyes of frontline leaders battling the ecological crisis across continents. A powerful – and surprising – dialogue with the P ..read more

Celebrate the good news with Interfaith Power & Light as we honor some of the greenest congregations in the nation. The Cool Congregations Challenge winners once again prove that America’s faith communities lead the way as changemakers! We hope you are as inspired by these religious communities transforming their faith into healthy and sustainable actions as we are. Every year we invite people of faith across the country to tell us what they’re doing in response to climate change by entering the Cool Congregations Challenge. Together the 125 congregations who applied this year are reducin ..read more

Written by: Madison Mayhew, IPL Federal Policy Manager Like many other communities across the country, Washington DC experienced a long snowstorm in January, which allowed people of all ages to experience the joy of sledding down Capitol Hill! Congresswoman Eleanor Norton Holmes, DC’s Delegate to the U.S. House, has fought hard to preserve the right for local residents to partake in this beloved winter tradition.  The Latest on Climate Policy Appropriations  Last month, Congress passed a short term funding package that will expire the first week of March. As a quick refresher, this ..read more

Press Statement For Immediate Release: February 7, 2024 Contact: Tiffany Hartung, tiffany@interfaithpowerandlight.org EPA Finalizes Soot Pollution Standard Interfaith Power & Light network applauds stronger health protections Washington, DC– Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updated soot pollution standards. The update is an important step in protecting our air, advancing environmental justice, and protecting public health.  Soot is a dangerous and deadly pollutant produced by power plants, tailpipes on cars and trucks, and industrial sources. It threatens pub ..read more

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