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Climate Change

We believe that climate change is among the largest challenges ever faced by humanity and disproportionately affects disadvantaged people around the world and in Charlotte, including people of color.

We seek to provide understandable information and education about the science that underlies our belief about climate change and lead prayerful responses to mitigate its effects by addressing the root cause of climate change for members of First Presbyterian and in the Greater Charlotte area.

Each quarter our Climate Change Interest Group shares information and steps you can take to address climate change. If you are interested in becoming involved in our climate change activities at First Presbyterian, click the button below.

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Extreme Heat is Not Just a Summer Issue

Climate Change

All heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable, and more people are at risk than you might think. Experts call for “a more collaborative approach towards preparedness between federal, state, local, and community partners.”

Less than 5 minutes

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Environmentalist Bill McKibben on Climate Action

Climate Change

Bill McKibben, environmentalist and founder of 350.org and Third Act, talked with Senator Bernie Sanders in mid 2024 about what’s happening around the world and the need to move from fossil fuels to wind and solar energy. “In a better world, an appeal to common morality would produce the changes that we need,” says McKibben. To save our planet, we need “clean green action,” and to speak power to power.

30-60 minutes

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Do You Eat Thoughtfully?

Climate Change

Food is an important part of how we express our faith in our daily lives. The foods we choose for ourselves and our families also impact our climate.

5-10 minutes

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Here you will find ways to improve your environmental footprint.

Calculate your carbon Footprint

Click the button below to calculate your carbon footprint with the EPA’s Household Carbon Footprint Calculator.

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Pray for those suffering from extreme heat

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