Science, faith and the climate crisis / edited by Sally Myers, Sarah Hemstock, Edward Hanna.
| Other author | Myers, Sally. |
| Other author | Hemstock, Sarah. |
| Other author | Hanna, Edward. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Bingley : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020. |
| Description | xxix, 183 pages ; 20 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Emerald Points Emerald points. ^A1360363 |
| Contents | Cover -- SCIENCE, FAITH AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS -- Praise for Science, Faith and the Climate Crisis -- SCIENCE, FAITH AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- LIST OF FIGURES -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. Christianity, Kiribati and Climate Change-induced Migration -- Introduction -- Background -- Study Design -- Emerging Themes -- Theme 1 -- A Strong Connection to and 'Faith in God' as the Source of Refuge -- Theme 2 -- 'As Long as My Inner Nature Is Saved and in Tune with God's Will' |
| Contents | Theme 3 -- Anthropogenic Climate Change: An Apocalyptic Sign of the End times and an Appointed Time for All to 'Return to God' -- Conclusions -- References -- 2. Moana: 'Oku mafeia he 'Otua 'a e me'a kotoa pe (Moana: Nothing Is Impossible with God (Luke 18:27)): Reflections of a To ... -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Linkages between Climate Change Impacts and Moana -- Linkages between Moana, God and Climate Change Adaptation -- 'Moana: Nothing Is Impossible with God' Framework to Guide the Implementation of SDGs and Resilience Moana by 2030 and beyond |
| Contents | Achieving Resilience Moana -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. The Rivers of Humankind -- Introduction -- The Rivers of Civilisations -- Land Management: Building the Earth -- What We Have Done to Rivers: Where and When -- Rivers of Humankind and the First Industrial Nation -- Conclusions -- References -- 4. Earth, Air, Fire and Ice: Exploring Links between Human-induced Global Warming, Polar Ice Melt and Local Scale Extreme W ... -- References -- 5. Climate Change and the Role of Education -- Introduction -- Agenda 21 -- UNFCCC -- Sustainable Development Goals -- Sendai Framework |
| Contents | Pacific Case Study -- So How Does This Work on the Ground? -- References -- 6. Towards Citizen Governance for Climate Change Education and Justice: A Science-Policy Perspective -- Section 1: The Social and Political Conditions for More Equitable and Just Citizen Climate Governance and Action -- Section 2: The Role of Collaborative Education Approaches through Education for Sustainable Development -- Conclusion -- References -- 7. Ocean of Love -- Science, Policy, and Spirituality of the World Water Crisis -- The Water Crisis Is a Spiritual Crisis |
| Contents | The Anthropocene: Science Expresses the Theological Insight of Our Becoming Our Own Gods -- Anthropocene Outcomes -- Plastic Island, Pervasiveness of Plastic Wastes -- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- Species Loss and Endangerment -- Alaska Tribal Groups and Salmon -- Welsh Traditional River Fishing -- Rising Ocean Levels -- Climate Refugees -- Fresh Water Scarcity -- Faith Meets the Anthropocene: Interconnection of Life -- The Role of Faith Bodies in Addressing the Water Crisis -- Theology in Action: The Policies of the Episcopal Church in Response to the Environmental Crisis -- Ocean of Love |
| Abstract | Inspired by a 2019 conference, Moana Water of Life, and including real-life insights from a diverse range of participants, this book showcases the potential fruits of open dialogue between stakeholders to navigate the critical challenges to planetary health caused by the climate crisis. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018420773 |
| ISBN | 9781839829871 paperback |
| ISBN | 1839829877 paperback |
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