Virginia Environmental Update

Virginia Environmental Update

Virginia in 2020 was the only southern state with a plan to limit greenhouse gas from power sector emissions, achieving by 2050 a 100 percent clean energy.  We also defeated the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline. We are going to ensure clean water and air for all and...

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Virginia Environmental Update

Tree Loss

In our urban areas we are losing one tree out of every two due to natural disasters, removal for future developments, improper planting and/or arbitrary decorative plans.  The losses are a problem because trees are slowing climate change, providing cooling shade in...

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Virginia Environmental Update

Natural Pest Control

Natural pest control for your garden is a challenge.  You need to be mindful of beneficial beetles, moths and wasps so they are not destroyed.  Spraying neem oil works gradually since it causes insects to loose interest in reproducing.  Spraying with insecticidal soap...

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Virginia Environmental Update

Advancing Climate Change

In July 2018, an Earth Saver mentioned the concern scientists had over the weakening of the Gulf Stream which affects sea level rise, heat waves, harsher winter weather and rainfall in America, Europe and Africa. At this time there is concern about a “blob” of cold...

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Together for Kenya COVID Update

Together for Kenya COVID Update

Kenya is considered an emerging country in the world. In 2020/21 they experienced the same fears and health issues as other countries regarding COVID, To date Kenya has had 3300 deaths and 173K cases from the virus. Vaccinations do not appear to be an option. Parents,...

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Virginia Environmental Update

Methane Gas

Scientists have discovered that in the last twenty years methane gas has had a warming effect 80 times greater than carbon dioxide.  This means that the gas and oil industry has helped cause climate change more than previously estimated.  To reach this conclusion...

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Virginia Environmental Update

Erosion Prevention

It takes 100 years for an inch of topsoil to form naturally.  Yet with our current erosion we may lose more than eight times that in the next 15 years.  Our extreme climate change weather may increase these losses.  Good farming/gardening practices can help prevent...

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Virginia Environmental Update

Indoor Air Quality

Improve your indoor air quality by: 1) not smoking, 2) changing AC and heater filters regularly, 3) opening window, doors when using household chemicals, 4) using eco-friendly cleaning products, 5) ventilating cooking fumes, and 6) consider adding a home filtration...

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Setting up your online pledge

When you click the button below, be sure to select "Pledge Income" from the Funds dropdown list. You can then choose whether to make a one-time pledge gift or a recurring pledge gift. Feel free to contact the church office with any questions.