The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)
Caring for God's Creation: Called to be
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The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)Caring for God's Creation: Called to be
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Eco-Justice Resolutions
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Water PolicyResolution D070 |
Environment: Water Policy
Resolved, That the 74th General Convention ask the Office of Government Relations to work on public policy to ensure that clean water is accessible and available to all; and be it further Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns be urged to make water a priority.
Explanation:The world is running out of water, and half the world's poorest countries will face moderate to severe water shortages by the year 2025. One third of the world's households must use water sources outside the home. Eighty percent of disease in two-thirds of the world is related to poor drinking water and sanitation. Around the world there is a cumulative pollution of aquifers and water sources by agricultural, industrial, and mining waste. Reduction in water-retention capacity of the earth's soil is due to 80% of the world's forests being destroyed. Poor management of water resources has led to degradation of the environment and loss of natural resources on which people in rural and remote areas depend for livelihood. Excessive consumption in the North, and wasteful overuse, especially by agribusiness, has significantly depleted the world's water resources. Effects of global warming, such as rising sea levels and altered seasonal patterns, are having a debilitating impact on freshwater resources. Finally, despite the landmark piece of environmental legislation – the Clean Water Act of 1972 – which set a goal of eliminating pollution from all of our nation's lakes, rivers and coastal waters, the United States is still a long way from achieving the goal of cleaning up all of the nation's waterways. Submitted by
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The EpEN is a national network of active lay and clergy persons within the Episcopal Church, USA, who share a common concern for the environment and a common belief in the presence of God in all Creation and who work to make these concerns and beliefs known throughout all Provinces and Dioceses within the church. Members come from around the Episcopal Church USA. The activities of the EpEN are focused on the areas of Reflection, Education, and Action. If you would like to contact any of these groups or to find out more about the EpEN, please click on the links on the left. |
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