Earth Protect Newsletter: June 30

Pope Francis said protecting the planet is a moral and ethical "imperative" for believers and nonbelievers alike that should supersede political and economic interests.

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THE URGENT CHALLENGE TO PROTECT OUR COMMON HOME INCLUDES A CONCERN TO BRING THE WHOLE HUMAN FAMILY TOGETHER TO SEEK A SUSTAINABLE AND INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT

Pope Francis bestrides global diplomacy with his environment encyclical

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Pope Francis just delivered a game-changer on climate change

Pope Francis released an unprecedented call to action on climate change, in a letter to 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide.

That's right: one the world's most prominent moral voices just cast climate action as a moral imperative. Whether or not you're Catholic, this is huge news, and you can help make sure it sends ripples near and far.

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Earth Protect, a Community Partner of OREGON BEST FEST, Announces 2015 FESTIVAL.

DATE: September 10-11, 2015
LOCATION: Oregon Convention Center, 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Portland, OR 97232
WEB: http://oregonbestfest.org

Every September, the cleantech community gathers for Oregon BEST FEST, the Pacific Northwest’s premier cleantech innovation conference.

This interactive event convenes a diverse audience of university researchers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders,and more to accelerate solutions to environmental challenges. In this year’s program, a range of regional and national speakers will present transformative ideas and innovative solutions meant to inspire and provoke dialogue.

This two-day, hands-on gathering harnesses Oregon’s spirit of innovation in sustainability to improve the world’s ability to live, work, and build in healthier and more sustainable ways.

In Memorium, Earth Protect Remembers Our Dear Colleague, John Gibson

John was a team leader, artist, and storyteller.

John volunteered his time as a basketball and soccer coach, created community programs and provided leadership for Landmark Education, a personal development company, and was the facilities director for the Malibu Foundation, which brings about 5000 children to the beach each year to participate in a beach clean-up and aerial art project.

learn more about John here