California Interfaith Power & Light
Building an interfaith movement for climate justice.
Oakland, CA — A Green Jobs & Careers Fair hosted by an interfaith coalition drew a diverse group of job seekers to Mount Zion Church in West Oakland on Saturday. “As a resident of West Oakland, I want to see this community, which has borne the brunt of fossil fuel pollution, now benefit from the …
Given the threats to major environmental and climate protections we are facing in Washington, local leadership on climate and clean energy matters now more than ever. CIPL, our regional working groups, and member congregations are working to ensure our state’s historic commitment to the health of our planet is reflected in air quality provisions, our …
Read about the inspiring work of all the awardees and check out photos of them in action. View videos featuring 2016 Cool Climate Award winners here. California Interfaith Power & Light held its 10th annual awards ceremony at Oakland’s Beebe Memorial Cathedral last night, and the feeling of interfaith solidarity in the room was palpable. …
California Legislative Overview – September 8, 2016 This summer, California Interfaith Power & Light advocacy made a difference in Sacramento, amplifying the moral call for climate action. Together, we inspired passage of far reaching bills designed to significantly cut carbon pollution and protect the health of our communities. Thirty clergy and faith leaders attended …
A graduate student volunteer with California Interfaith Power & Light reflects on her participation in last month’s Faith Against Coal Press Conference We’ve come a long way By Kia Jones During the press conference, I spent my time behind the speakers holding up the banner. Not being able to see the faces of the speakers …
