Carbon Neutrality

A Paper for Discussion and Response is available.

In response to the action of the 217th General Assembly (2006), the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy makes available as a working paper a study of personal responsibility and carbon neutrality. This study paper highlights the threats posed by accelerated climate change and lifts up ways for individuals, families and congregations to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases produced in heating, air conditioning, transportation and food shipment and packaging. In addition, this paper suggests policy measures being considered in greater depth by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy and several consultant theological ethicists and political scientists for eventual report to the 2008 General Assembly. [Read more]

• Read the working paper of the ACSWP personal commitment and carbon neutrality

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