Read the Most Recent Volume of Environmental Justice Newsletter: December 2024
Environmental Justice Task Force Chair Peggy Middaugh (UU Ocean County Congregation)
Contact: environment@uufaithaction.org For national information: UU Create Climate Justice Network
As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm and promote all UU principles, but our environmental justice perspective emphasizes “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part” (our seventh principle) and “justice, equity, and compassion in human relations” (our second principle). For more perspective on our focus on environmental justice, see What is Environmental Justice?
Environmental Justice Task Force Goals for 2023/2024:
1. Advocating for the adoption of the Green Amendment in New Jersey through work in our congregations and as a Task Force;
2. Working toward resolving the many challenges in NJ related to food-insecurity, including but not limited to promoting regenerative agriculture, increasing accessibility of healthy food, reducing food waste, and encouraging community and family gardens;
3. Supporting 100% renewable energy and energy conservation through measures such as the Clean Energy Equity Act, and those effecting transportation and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
4. Advocating for better health and reducing climate change for all by protecting and expanding New Jersey’s public and urban forests.
5. Advocating for a better understanding of the interconnected web of life by influencing education for people of all ages, including public school curriculum of K-12 students.
Environmental Justice Task Force Goals for 2022/23:
1. Advocating for the adoption of the Green Amendment in New Jersey through work in our congregations and as a Task Force;
2. Working toward resolving the many challenges in NJ related to food-insecurity, including but not limited to promoting regenerative agriculture, increasing accessibility of healthy food, reducing food waste, and encouraging community and family gardens;
3. Supporting 100% renewable energy and energy conservation through measures such as the Clean Energy Equity Act, and those effecting transportation and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
4. Advocating for better health and reducing climate change for all by protecting and expanding New Jersey’s public and urban forests.
.Reports are prepared for each Spring Plenary and Fall Issues meeting describing progress on issues.