Amazon ‘Heart & Lungs’ of Planet Threatened by Climate Change
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Indigenous Women Speak Out on Impact of Climate Change
Chief Ninawa Huni Kui: Carbon Trading Scheme “REDD” is a False Solution to Climate Change
Pope Francis: Climate Change Requires Solidarity
Pope: Climate Change a serious ethical and moral responsibility Pope Francis – AFP 11/12/2014 12:29 (Vatican Radio) The 20th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is currently underway in Lima, Peru. The conference aims to look at the progress being made in the application of this legal… Read More Pope Francis: Climate Change Requires Solidarity
In Support of Fast Food Workers Strike
December 04, 2014 Why I Support Fast Food Workers The fast food strikes are about more than fair pay—they’re about recognizing the innate dignity of oneself and others. Sharon Salzberg By the end of the day on Thursday, December 4th, fast food workers will have walked off the job in 190 cities across the United States,… Read More In Support of Fast Food Workers Strike
Compassion Can Change the World
Members of the Compassionate Karachi Team are working to gather 1,000,000 signatures for compassion. Living a truly ethical life in which we look to putting the needs of others first, and providing for their happiness, has tremendous implications for our society. If we change internally—disarm ourselves by cutting to the root of our negative emotions—we… Read More Compassion Can Change the World
10 Principles of Our Radical Rebirth as Buddhist Activists
Posted by: Katie Loncke Posted date: October 29, 2013 In: Articles | comment : 14 BPF’s recent “radical rebirth” is more than just a slogan. It’s an exciting and daunting project for us, and for the great people (you!) who are building this community with us. How do we put the Buddha’s teachings into action — in innovative, challenging, and joyful ways? It’s… Read More 10 Principles of Our Radical Rebirth as Buddhist Activists
