Catholic bishops call for end to fossil fuels

[UrbScotty]

Catholic bishops from around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuel use and increased efforts to secure a global climate treaty.

Catholics, they say, should engage with the process leading to a proposed new deal to be signed in Paris next year.

The statement is the first time that senior church figures from every continent have issued such a call.

Negotiators in Lima are currently trying to advance the outline text of an agreement at UN-led talks.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30408022

Cross-posted in the Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity group.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Thanks for posting this terrific news! nt

[nichomachus]

2. I'd settle for an end to the fossils who run the Catholic Church n/t

[CRH]

3. That a a call out to one in seven people,

living on this planet to become more aware of fossil fuel use. That is a very large audience. Any hope for change starts with awareness, can't be a bad thing.