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STATEMENT ON WV v. EPA SCOTUS RULING
Today the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) released a decision on the West Virginia v. EPA case that will gut the...
Jun 30, 2022
The IPCC Climate Report: Building Resilience in Challenging Times
From vengeful fires in the Western United States and Canada, to extreme flooding in Western Europe, this year has been filled with...
Aug 12, 2021
The Interconnectedness of Healing
A Look Into Our Desperate Need for Reconnection Within the Climate Crisis “The elders were wise. They knew that man’s heart, away from...
Jul 23, 2021
Seeing Ourselves in the Face of Others: Environmental Racism and COVID-19
Written by Faith in Place's Communications Director, Elena Bettis, MA, MPH. The father of environmental justice, Dr. Robert Bullard, said...
May 14, 2020
Our Presence Matters: Why Advocacy is Important
Advocacy: an antidote to worry When the national political climate is as depressing as it is today, and each day brings news of another...
Feb 20, 2020
Celeste Flores attends State of the Union as Sen. Duckworth's Guest
Celeste Flores, our Lake County Outreach Director, is attending the State of the Union Address as Senator Tammy Duckworth's guest...
Feb 4, 2020
Why Climate Justice is the Best Path Forward
Faith in Place’s 2020 theme is “Rooted for Climate Justice.” Over this year, we will dive deep into exploring climate change, its roots,...
Jan 28, 2020
Land Acknowledgement: A Call to Reflect on Our Relationship with the Environment & History
We are thankful to Heather Miller, Executive Director of the American Indian Center in Chicago, and Rev. Danira Parra, of Dayspring...
Jan 9, 2020
EcoAdvocates Join Faith in Place!
Please join us in welcoming our ecoadvocates from Lake County and the South Shore Neighborhood of Chicago!
Jul 3, 2019
Bright Ideas in Bronzeville
The Bronzeville neighborhood in Chicago is the hub of exciting opportunities to connect technology and energy efficiency to improve the...
Mar 18, 2019
Faithful People Speak Truth to Power Against the Affordable Clean Energy Rule
People of faith shared poignant testimonies calling for clean air and climate justice at a hearing held by the Environmental Protection...
Oct 3, 2018
EPA Hearing
Under direction from the current Administration, the EPA is proposing a new rule to weaken regulations on coal power plants, replacing...
Sep 11, 2018
Strengthening Local Action After the Paris Agreement
People of faith are deeply disappointed that the presidential administration is rejecting the Paris Agreement. Signed by 195 countries in...
Jun 1, 2017
Victory! A Critical Step in Growing the Green Economy for All
Yesterday, (December 1, 2016) the Illinois General Assembly passed historic energy legislation. Throughout these past years, people of...
Dec 2, 2016
Healing Illinois' Energy Legislation
Pastor Booker Vance, Policy Director for Faith in Place, shares his reflections on the end of the 2016 Illinois legislative session in...
Jun 3, 2016
Clean Power Plan Rule Finalized
With the finalization and release of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, now is the time to take our leadership in Illinois to new levels....
Aug 3, 2015
