Earth Day: Learn about mission of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light [Video]

“Everybody’s sacred scriptures are so rooted in love of the earth, the planet,” said Deaconess Irene DeMaris.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Across the globe, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22.

From cleanup events to rallies, there are lots of ways people are giving back to the planet. Climate activism is a social movement that calls on governments to take action to protect the climate.

In Iowa, one organization is practicing climate activism with a religious perspective in mind.

“Everybody’s sacred scriptures are so rooted in love of the earth, the planet,” said Deaconess Irene DeMaris, the Executive Director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light.

The nonprofit is centered on mobilizing people of all faiths to fight for the planet.

“Religious voices add a lot to the dialogue in our state, every single world religion and spirituality has a stance on climate,” DeMaris added. “And it’s pro-climate. It’s pro-environment. It’s taking action, it’s stewardship.”

Part of that action includes an event on Monday …

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