Delaware Interfaith Power & Light

10/23/2024

🌾 Groundbreaking Film Screening in Lewes – 'Common Grounds', Oct 26, 7PM -

Set your calendar for Oct 26 at 7 p.m. for an evening of film and discussion at 'Common Ground.' Discover regenerative agriculture’s potential to heal our climate, health, and economy.

06/26/2024

So proud of our wonderful, compassionate friends. 

When temperatures are expected to soar, Temple United Church in Wilmington, Delaware, turns into a Cooling Center to help neighbors beat the hot weather. Community members, especially those who are elderly or do not have access to air conditioning, are welcome to come in, sit in the air-conditioned....

06/03/2024

https://arkvalleyvoice.com/shattered-heat-records-as-the-globe-moves-toward-climate-tipping-point/
This is an excellent explanation of how our heating planet is affecting ocean temperatures and why this is extremely worrisome.

  The world's oceans are shattering heat records, and the subcontinent of India is in the grip of a historic heat wave that is responsible for

05/28/2024

Summer Heat Outlook:
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has some news: the Northeast and much of the US are in for five months of hotter-than-usual temperatures. For our elderly friends, little ones, those without homes, and folks with health conditions, this heat can be a bit tough.

If you're a caregiver, it's a good idea to touch base with local health officials to see what you can do to get ready. Many towns and cities have set up cooling centers and resilience centers to help everyone stay cool. The American Red Cross also has some great tips on preparing for extreme heat. While we can't change the weather, we can definitely help keep our loved ones safe and comfortable. Stay cool out there and be a buddy for those in need.

05/24/2024

https://x.com/i/status/1671275494229065731
The jetstream is all over the place as a result of an overheated north pole.

05/22/2024

Citizens are asked to submit comments to the Draft Prospectus of the Sixth National Climate Assessment. Follow the link and let your voice be heard!

The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) seeks input from the public to inform the development of the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6).

05/13/2024

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/05/13/can-you-recycle-pizza-boxes/

Can you recycle pizza boxes? Is all paper recyclable? How clean do your recyclables have to be?

05/11/2024

https://mailchi.mp/delawareipl.org/go-line-dancin-for-dollars-with-sussex

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05/01/2024

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01052024/ocean-heat-waves-killing-sealife/
An estimated 1 billion marine creatures died in the ocean off the northwest coast of North America where a so-called heat blob formed in 2021. Marine heatwaves are increasing which will bring more ocean die-offs.

Heat waves recently extended across nearly 30 percent of the world’s oceans, an expanse equivalent to the surface area of North America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

04/29/2024

https://sustainability.stanford.edu/news/confronting-two-headed-monster-environmental-injustice
Look for the concept of "two-eyes-seeing" and consider how that can be a path forward1

Scholars and community leaders gathered at an environmental justice conference to discuss the importance of community-driven research, intersectional frameworks, and institutional legitimacy.

04/23/2024

https://www.eesi.org/energy-efficiency-for-nonprofits
Non-Profits, take notice

EESI resources on energy efficiency strategies for nonprofits

04/23/2024

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/04/22/summer-forecast-united-states-hot/
Continuing rising temperatures are forecast literally around the world. We will feel these in the US, especially those that don't have the recources to keep cool. DeIPL is working with other groups to help those that can't help themselves and those that also wish to do the same. Learn and help.

The probable switch from El Niño to La Niña increases the risk of a hot summer and possibly the hottest on record.

04/22/2024

Southern Delaware Coop customers, good news for solar advocates,

This afternoon, on Earth Day, we announce the launch of solar grants for Delaware Electric Cooperative members. If you are a member with solar, or interested in learning more, please visit the SolarGrantDelaware.com website and SolarDelaware.org.

04/22/2024

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heat-and-floods-are-increasingly-hitting-coastlines-with-a-one-two-punch/?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april24-marketing20240422_earth24link&utm_term=SA_ENGMT_v1_s2

Via the Scientific American, Delaware may indeed experience this double hit as our climate crisis progresses.

Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are happening more often as the planet warms

04/21/2024

Thank you, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE for hosting a climate anxiety discussion during our joint Earth Day event with Delaware Sierra Club and Delaware Nature Society!

04/19/2024

Heat is the leading weather-related killer in most large U.S cities. DeIPL is working with faith communities to Beat the Heat. https://mailchi.mp/delawareipl/working-together-to-beat-the-heat

04/16/2024

Join us Sat. April 20 for Earth Day Events in Wilmington! -

Consider joining us in Wilmington on April 20th for four Earth Day events, in partnership with Delaware Nature Society and Delaware Sierra Club. Events include a Community Cleanup, a discussion on Eco-grief and Climate Anxiety, a Garden Planting Party, and an Earth Day Mixer for individuals aged 21+...