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How a scientist in a parking lot may have influenced the Pope and climate change

For most of us, the Pope’s encyclical  about climate change may appear to be accidental or impulsive. This story demonstrates that it’s been on the go since 1970’s awakening about consequences of CFC’s burning a hole in the ozone layer and … Continue reading

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Is the Pope a Catholic – Pope Francis v fossil fuel.

Six years ago, Pope Benedict XVI installed more than 1,000 solar panels on the Vatican’s audience hall, helping him earn him the sobriquet of the “Green Pope”. Some time in the next few months, his successor Pope Francis may just go one … Continue reading

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Catholic Bishops From Every Continent Call For ‘An End To Fossil Fuel Era’

Pope Francis himself has made the religious case for combating climate change, warning that “if we destroy Creation, Creation will destroy us!”…international community needs to “adopt a fair and legally binding global agreement” to cut carbon emissions at the summit in Paris next year. … Continue reading

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Pope Francis – Biblical Case about Climate Change: ‘If We Destroy Creation, Creation Will Destroy Us’

Somebody better tell mad monk Tony to stick his budget and, per Ross Garnaut yesterday, get same deficit/debt fix by keeping the already operational carbon tax. Surely he can’t be crazy enough to risk getting smited by his Father Superior? … Continue reading

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