The Time to Act is Now: The Case for Renewable Energy, with Bill McKibben | Ep. 152

Our guest is well-known author, journalist and environmentalist, Bill McKibben. His writing has appeared in countless publications like The New Yorker and Rolling Stone, and he has written many books over the last few decades. In this engaging interview, Bill shares insights on climate change, renewable energy, and the role of faith communities in fostering cultural and technological change. This conversation covers practical solutions, spiritual perspectives, and inspiring stories that motivate collective action for a sustainable future. This episode, cocreated by Circlewood and our partner organization A Rocha USA, is cohosted by James Amadon, executive director of Circlewood, and by Deb Rienstra, a writer, speaker, and professor who serves on A Rocha USA’s advisory board.

Links

• Bill McKibben’s website
• Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben
• A Rocha USA
• Deb Rienstra’s website
• Earthkeepers Episode 85: Becoming Hope: Debra Rienstra on Her Book Refugia Faith
• The Vatican’s solar project
• Third Act: Harnessing generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy.
• 350.org: Fighting climate change for people and planet
• A Rocha USA: Ways to get involved
• TEND: Cultivating faith-based, creation-focused community
• Advocating for plug-in solar

Key  Topics

• The economic shift towards renewable energy
• The spiritual and cultural role in environmental change
• Practical steps for individuals and communities 

Keywords

climate change, renewable energy, faith communities, cultural change, environmental activism, solar power, policy, spirituality, sustainability, environmental justice; Laudato Si, Pope Francis, Pope Leo, plug-in solar

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