Let's quit giving ourselves permission to wreak havoc on God's good earth. We're not the only ones in whom God delights.

   The poor are victims of our failure to protect the environment.

   Love of creation has deep roots in our Catholic spiritual traditions.

   Parishes are investing in eco-friendly techniques to save money and the earth.

  For voters still trying to decide between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, environmental issues won't likely sway them one way (click on their name to see their respective campaign sites on energy). The two democratic candidates hold very similar views and policy positions on climate change and energy. She calls on all levels of American society-government, industry, and individuals-to contribute to the effort, while he calls climate change "one of the greatest moral challenges of our generation."

   Earth-friendly living starts at home.

   Food is a basic part of everyone's lives and yet the issues surrounding it are extremely complex. The following resources provide more information on our personal diets, national politics, global economics, and how they all relate: