Sunday 3 May 2015

Save our planet!

This week has seen two seperate reports on climate change. One from the Vatican and the other from the Church of England. Both conclude that our burning of fossil fuel is the main factor involved.
Why are the churches getting involved? I have heard this question several times this week....there is an impatience with any church apparently being concerned and taking what seems to be a political stance on this subject.
It's not political though surely? It's inherent in our faith that we take care of the huge gift from God, our planet. Since Adam and Eve in the garden we have been charged with taking care of our environment...to use our resources well for the good of us all.
Now, it's not just that fossil fuels are running out....it's  the way we have wantonly filled our atmosphere with "greenhouse" gasses that are pollutants .
The need to find renewable sources of fuel has never been greater...fracking, drilling for oil in the Arctic are short term solutions to a major problem for the whole planet surely?
Solar, wind and tide power are all possibilities that urgently need action and I am thankful that the churches are now addressing this issue.
In this general election, when we all vote this week , only one party has talked about climate change...only one party is taking this issue seriously. The others are squabbling as usual over the funding for the sort of life we all expect to lead! The NHS , taking centre stage is the most vital part of this election so far and I share that determination to keep it safe but for me even that comes secondary to the need to take care of our glorious , fruitful planet.
This why on Thursday I shall be voting Green.


2 comments:

Ray Barnes said...

Me too Jean, as indeed I did in the last election. At least they are taking the state of the planet seriously.
I find it hard to believe that there are still quite large numbers of people who deny that global warming is actually happening.
When they finally recognise the truth it will be too late.

UKViewer said...

The government has actually disinvested in alternative energy technology and has also cut subsidies for the installation of solar panels and is not allowing any new wind farms. So, if this policy continues, we as a country will continue to consume fossil fuels well into the future.

I despair of the short termism of all parties, apart from one. Political expediency and keeping their position on the slippery pole that takes them towards Buckingham Palace is their only priority.