Environment

VACHERIE, La. (OSV News) — In an effort to blunt criticism of the poor air quality in Beijing prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Chinese government implemented ambitious measures …

With the 10th anniversary of the release of “Laudato Si'” approaching May 24, experts wonder: Have we been listening?

Catholic advocates worry about environmental policy shifts worried, but also stress the need for personal responsibility and grassroots-level change.

Trump has signed more executive orders in his first 10 days than any recent president in their first 100 days — some may affect Catholics’ climate concerns.

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President-elect Donald Trump Jan. 7 reiterated his call for some companies that make investments in the U.S. economy to bypass some environmental regulations.  That proposal is one …

BUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — Catholic leaders in Central America expressed alarm over the idea of repealing a national prohibition on extractive activities in El Salvador — putting the church …

DAVENPORT, Iowa (OSV News) — Chad Pregracke of East Moline, Illinois, who is recognized worldwide for energizing people to join him in cleaning up rivers and planting trees, will receive …

(OSV News) — As the United Nations’ annual climate conference kicks off, two Catholic humanitarian agency executives told OSV News that the world’s poorest nations must be given the tools …

BALTIMORE (OSV News) — Methods of further incorporating “Laudato Si’,” Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on care of creation, into the life of the church at the local and national level …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — This week in Washington, President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January, reminding Americans, “You can’t love your country …