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Rethinking the Way We Live

Historically, human-induced environmental changes to our world have occurred almost imperceptibly over thousands upon thousands of years. Our food, water, shelter and fuel and the waste by-products of a subsistence lifestyle barely affected the enormous resource capital of the earth.     

Yet - within just a few generations, rapidly expanding population, world-wide industrialization, astounding technological advances and the concentration of economic and political power have created social and environmental issues of life and death proportions.  Issues that could be ignored in the past are now ecological and moral imperatives.  Click here to learn more . . .

How Can We Create a New World?

No longer can we turn away as if tomorrow's technologies will reverse trends that have been set in motion.  If we are going to prevent the loss of biodiversity, lessen the effects of global warming, and eliminate the plague of persistent poverty, we need to transform our ways of thinking and acting now.  This includes under-standing how our lifestyle and consumer choices affect our planet, and then being willing to choose to live differently so that we lessen those impacts.  It also means finding our voices to collectively work together to make those changes in our personal lives, households and communities that can then create the tipping point we need for societal change.

Together, we CAN create a more just, sustainable world.  Explore EJC's website and the actions included in climate, resource depletion and pollution.  These are designed to raise awareness, educate and provide avenues that individuals can take to advance meaningful change.

Won't You Join Us?

Visit our action, education, and resources pages.  Work with us to begin to re-imagine and then rebuild a future based on a theology of abundance (not scarcity or fear) and a respect and care for all who inhabit this planet.  You can begin today by analyzing YOUR ecological footprint by clicking here!   Then . . . find friends, family and co-workers to work with you to collectively make changes required to lower your footprint on this earth.  You'll be surprised at how resourceful you can be, and how good it feel!  So.   What are you waiting for?

In these Pages . . . What's New!

E-COnnections:   Embracing a New Era of Sustainability

What does that word "sustainable" really mean?  In a world of an ever-growing population and finite resources, is a sustainable lifestyle even possible?  We think it is.  Click here to read our latest newsletter.
　

Resource Wars

The global struggle for oil and natural gas has been underway for decades.  However, with rapidly growing energy-dependent economies emerging in China, India and throughout the world, the U.S. has become involved in an increasingly deadly struggle to meet its energy needs.   Read more . . .

Actions and Events

Sustainable Living Roadshow

Coming to Chicago, September 12 and 13!

You won't want to miss this caravan of educators and entertainers who tour the country, teaching sustainable living strategies!  Join EJC in a fun, provocative workshop at the Roadshow. Visit our Events page to learn more.

You Can Take on Global Warming. . .

Pound by Pound!

Make changes in your home, at work, or on the road that reduce your impact; save you dollars; AND build community!  Click here to read  more.

Smart Home: Green+Wired

EJC is partnering with the Museum of Science and Industry to spread the word about Smart Home: Green + Wired – now at the Museum through January 4, 2009.  Click here for more info and discounted tickets

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