Category: Climate Justice

EUUC signs on to support youth in their climate lawsuit – Juliana v United States

The Peace & Justice committee voted to sign EUUC on to an organizational letter to the US Department of Justice, requesting they reverse their legal position that the youth plaintiffs in Juliana v United States have no right to access the courts to vindicate their constitutional rights when they are in a health- and life-threatening controversy … Continue reading EUUC signs on to support youth in their climate lawsuit – Juliana v United States

Cut Military Greenhouse Gas Emissions at COP26

From WorldBeyondWar.org: “War and preparations for war are not just the pit into which trillions of dollars that could be used to prevent environmental damage are dumped, but also a major direct cause of that environmental damage. The U.S. military is one of the biggest polluters on earth. Since 2001, the U.S. military has emitted 1.2 billion metric tons of … Continue reading Cut Military Greenhouse Gas Emissions at COP26

Tribal Treaty Rights, Fracked Gas, and Unitarian Universalist Values

Ancestral Waters by Native Daily Network Film Screening & Discussion Wednesday, April 14 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET Film 7pm PT / 10pm ET Discussion Register Here   You are invited to an online screening of Native Daily Network’s film Ancestral Waters for the Unitarian Universalist (UU) community! This film by Native Daily Network documents the Puyallup Tribe’s fight against the Tacoma LNG fracked gas facility and … Continue reading Tribal Treaty Rights, Fracked Gas, and Unitarian Universalist Values

What’s happening in the Lobby Room? Party Feb. 15 and prizes!

The Lobby Room is one way that EUUC puts Faith into Action. The Lobby Room group has reviewed 2021 bills, especially those recommended by our allies working for Climate Justice, Racial Justice, and for Women and Families. We’ve selected 12 bills to focus on this year.  If you want to review those bills, get some … Continue reading What’s happening in the Lobby Room? Party Feb. 15 and prizes!

The Lobby Room Returns – Info Party Jan. 18!

Many challenges await the 2021 state legislature’s 105-day budget session, which starts January 11. The budget deficit looms large. Pandemic restrictions will slow progress. So, we must inform our legislators about our priorities – early and often!  Join our Legislative Action Zoom Party Join us Monday, Jan 18, 7-8:30 pm for our first Legislative Action … Continue reading The Lobby Room Returns – Info Party Jan. 18!

Earth Day Live! Three days of youth climate-strike action!

April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Normally that would mean gathering together in cities across the country to demand climate justice with a series of marches, rallies, art builds, actions, and trainings. This year, however, we will mobilize for climate justice online! This Earth Day we are supporting our partners WA Youth … Continue reading Earth Day Live! Three days of youth climate-strike action!