In one of the richest countries in the world, millions of our neighbors live in households that experience food insecurity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as “the limited or uncertain…
Happy May! May is the month of many health-related observances, such as Asthma Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, and Women’s Health Week (5/14 – 5/20). It is essential to understand why public health is an environmental justice…
Many communities across Virginia continue to suffer from the toxins of fossil fuel pollution, sea level rise, flooding, extreme heat, and the burden of increasing utility bills and shutoffs. While most of our advocacy is…
AIPL wishes Eid Mubarak!, to those who observe the Holy Month! This weekend marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan for our Muslim brothers and sisters. VAIPL’s Board Chair, Aliya Farooq, has shared her reflection…
As people of faith, we are called to act as stewards of the Earth and now is the perfect time to reflect on how vital this work is for future generations. Interfaith Power &…
Last week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report covering the latest climate science, the threats from climate change, and what we can do to limit the climate crisis. The report…
Happy March! We have such good intentions when we make new year’s resolutions. The only problem is that those intentions are hard to keep because it means creating new habits, adopting new values, and…
Happy Black History Month! This first week of Black History Month, we share the story of one who has worked toward justice for black communities and the environment for forty years. Dollie Burwell is known…
Once again, we are undergoing national trauma induced by a barrage of violent incidents. Here in Virginia, a six-year-old shot his teacher. In California, eleven people celebrating the lunar new year lost their lives…
By Rev. Dr. Faith Harris, VAIPL Executive Director Congressman A. Donald McEachin was a champion for climate and environmental justice. He has been a Virginia Interfaith Power & Light friend since our relaunch in…
