Climate Change• Overview of issues related to

Climate Change and the big picture

• Overview of issues related to Climate Change and the individual

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Presbytery issue

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•One generation affecting future generations

•One nation affecting other nations

•Too many people???

•Outsourcing pollution

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Environmental issue

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the Gamescleuch Burn in the Ettrick Valley

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Political issue

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A VERY Personal issue

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…for their tomorrow we gave our today…

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Spiritual Issue•We are called to be steward of the earth, not polluters and abusers of it.•Looking after all God's creatures. Looking after each other.•Love your neighbour as yourself

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Individually •Read about Climate Change •Use public transport or walk •Join local Community Council•Buy Fair Trade or MSC certified, etc•Care that world’s resources are limited•Shop thoughtfully•Write to politicians about the environment

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Individually•Switch to low energy light bulbs

•Turn heating down by degrees

•Wear more clothes

•Monitor utilities usage

•Drive carefully + low CO2 cars

•Subscribe to daily briefings and blogs

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Congregation•Become an Eco Congregation

•Relevant articles in newsletters, etc

•Promote seasonality

•Liaise with local schools

•Liaise with local organisations

•Promote Transition Towns

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Presbytery•Green section in Local Reviews•Eco Presbytery•Question large Victorian manses•Let the General Trustees away with nothing•Promote the work of Adrian Shaw•Be the biggest green thorn in the flesh of 121 Councils and Committees

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