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Decatur, GA
Joined October 2008
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Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
“For those of us who care deeply about protecting our Sacred Earth, and for the future we are forming for our children and those who come after us, this moment may feel like more than we can bear."
Read the full statement from Rev. Susan Hendershot:
interfaithpowerandlight.org/…
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
IPL affiliates in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Arizona all highlighted in this piece for @NCRonline on faith groups mobilizing voters!🗳️
Great work, @GeorgiaIPL, @AZIPL1, and @faithinplace!
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Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!🕯️🎇 This Hindu festival of lights, from Oct 31 to Nov 1 this year, is also celebrated in variations by Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness.
#InterfaithSolidarity
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Fantastic news! This biomass plant in Telfair County was given permission by the Georgia EPD to DOUBLE its polluting emissions. Together with @selc_org and @GeorgiaIPL, we filed suit to challenge the permit, and as a result, the permit was revoked!
southernenvironment.org/pres…
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
🎉 Big win for #LumberCity! The #GA EPD revoked Telfair Forest Products' permit to expand their pellet mill, thanks to @selc_org, GA Interfaith Power & Light, & @gasierraclub's challenge. The community’s voice was heard, and accountability won the day! 🌿capitol-beat.org/2024/10/sta…
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Good news! 🙏The Supreme Court will not stop the EPA from limiting climate pollution from power plants. A victory for clean air, environmental justice and common sense. scotusblog.com/2024/10/supre…
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Hurricane #Milton will cause catastrophic damage across FL. It’s URGENT to stay updated NOW:
-Follow your local @NWS office
-Download the FEMA app: ready.gov/fema-app
-Turn on emergency alerts: ready.gov/alerts
ALT Listen to local officials. Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.
ALT Vietnamese: Listen to local officials. Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.
ALT Korean: Listen to local officials. Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.
ALT Listen to local officials. Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts. in Spanish
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Dr. @NehaPathakMD, a founding member of GaCCA, spoke on the recent Rockdale County Biolab Fire saying: "Most people downwind from the plant should pay attention to public safety alerts, but they can be 'somewhat reassured' in the results of air quality tests so far." #Pollution
BioLab Inc's Conyers facility has received at least 21 OSHA violations since 1999 bizjournals.com/atlanta/news…
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
State regulators approve Georgia Power biomass plans despite concerns over cost georgiarecorder.com/briefs/s… via @GeorgiaRecorder
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
It’s officially #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Today is the perfect opportunity to register to vote or confirm your registration status ahead of the upcoming voter registration deadlines.
Visit bit.ly/ballot-tools to find all the tools you need to vote in your state.
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Join us for the Annual Environment and Spirituality Summit on September 22-24! 🌿💫 Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now for FREE! 🌱
RSVP: aes-summit.org
Can't make it to the sessions? Register anyway as all registrants will receive the recordings!
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Join us and @GeorgiaIPL at Legacy Park in Decatur on 9/18 to learn how to advocate for affordable energy in Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Lunch is served on site, and an online option for the training is available.
Register now: bit.ly/4g31ViD
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
🌿 @GeorgiaIPL is speaking up for rural Georgians: “Burning wood pellets for power emits more carbon per megawatt produced than burning coal.” 🚫🌍 Read about their fight against biomass here: ledger-enquirer.com/news/env…
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
A process is about to start that will shape Georgia’s energy future for the coming years, and impact millions of Georgians’ health! Register today and join @SouthfaceInst & @GeorgiaIPL for workshops on Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan: gipl.org/irpworkshops
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
The #2024Election raises urgent moral questions. Check out our Faithful Voter Reflection Guide to explore how we can engage in this election as people of faith and conscience. Download it now at bit.ly/IPLguide24 #FaithVotes #FaithfulVoter
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
GaCCA Board Member, @NehaPathakMD recently spoke with @CNN's @Elisa_Raffa about the impacts of community resilience on public health and #climate. Check out the segment featuring our partner and fiscal sponsor @GeorgiaIPL today!
#actonclimate #docsforclimate @docsforclimate
⛪️🔋LEAP OF FAITH: Solar energy is shining, growing 8x in the last decade, but a surprising group is putting up panels.
Since IRA included religious groups in rebate programs 2 years ago, @GeorgiaIPL solar wise program grew by 50%!
@CNN @ClimateCentral #climatematters
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Hopefully, you got to spend time with our friends from @GeorgiaIPL at our Pizza, Pollinators, & Clean Power event on Saturday. They're doing amazing work to help communities of faith across Georgia to embrace #cleanenergy and enjoy the cost savings of switching to #SolarEnergy.
⛪️🔋LEAP OF FAITH: Solar energy is shining, growing 8x in the last decade, but a surprising group is putting up panels.
Since IRA included religious groups in rebate programs 2 years ago, @GeorgiaIPL solar wise program grew by 50%!
@CNN @ClimateCentral #climatematters
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
A meteorologist, Hindu physician, & Jewish Rabbi meet at a church… it might sound unconventional but it was the most unique & inspiring story on climate action I’ve ever done 🥹🥲
@GeorgiaIPL @NehaPathakMD
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light retweeted
Decatur’s Oakhurst Presbyterian Church has officially completed a first month being partially powered through solar @GeorgiaIPL @MarkLannNews buff.ly/3Xl0kxr
