christenccivilettoApr 22, 20163 minIt's Not Just a #HashtagIt happens every April 22nd. People all over the world plaster their social media with stunning pictures of ancient sea turtles, budding...
christenccivilettoApr 1, 20163 minRABBLEWRITER! Creatively Exposing Wrong ThingsGreat fiction has sometimes changed the way the world thinks. Readers may have identified so closely with a character’s plight that...
christenccivilettoMar 1, 20165 minMOMENTUMWhen does a “wrong thing” become a “WRONG THING” such that it grabs our attention and demands action? Maybe it’s when it gathers so much...
christenccivilettoFeb 9, 20166 minThe Meaning of the Word.I’m used to the odd looks. Person talking to me: “You’re an environmentalist ... and a Christian?” Me: “Yep.” Cue...
christenccivilettoJan 19, 20164 minFlint, Michigan: It's Not Just About the WaterThe emerging toxic water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is about more than water. It's about moving swiftly to help those who’ve been...
christenccivilettoJan 3, 20163 minThe Microbead Ban: A Good Start, But Where’s the Corporate Accountability?Microbeads are tiny plastic balls that are used in personal care products. They’re the muscle behind facial scrubs. They give toothpaste...
christenccivilettoDec 8, 20153 minAmidst All The Climate Summit Hoopla, Let’s Not Ignore This Pitfall.Political agendas are getting greener. But is there a hidden downside? More than 30,000 diplomats and delegates from all over the world...
christenccivilettoOct 13, 20152 minPEACE? Let’s Start With What We Share, Not What DividesThis week at a conference I met three women sitting next to each other. The woman closest to me was Muslim. Next to her sat a Jewish...
christenccivilettoSep 26, 20154 minENVIRONMENTAL PEACEBUILDING: An Old Idea Is New AgainThere’s a new concept gaining steam on the international scene. It’s called "environmental peacebuilding” or “environmental peacemaking”...
christenccivilettoSep 1, 20152 minMy Prayer for the "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation"YOUR Glory, Lord, is evident everywhere in Creation—from the graceful arches of the willow tree, to the deep, abiding peace that comes...
christenccivilettoAug 21, 20156 minTHE POLITICIANS MISSED THIS ONE: The Link Between Environmental Degradation & PovertyMore jobs! For decades, politicians have harped on the need for more jobs as the remedy for poverty. It’s the way to revive dying cities,...
christenccivilettoAug 1, 20156 minURBAN LEGENDS & MYTHS: Should We Investigate Rumored Toxic Dumps?These scenarios sound like the beginning of a horror movie: Kids running through the woods stumble across corroded fifty-gallon drums…...
christenccivilettoJul 22, 20154 minACTION & REACTION: Public Outcry Over Sewage Results In ChangeLast month, nearly seven million gallons of untreated sewage water were discharged into Scajaquada Creek. And that was just in one...
christenccivilettoJul 14, 20153 minWhen It Comes To An Environmental Wrong, Which One Are You?Are you the Blamer, Fixer, Liar or Leaver? How would you respond to an environmental catastrophe? It depends, you might say. Is it close?...
christenccivilettoJul 1, 20153 minALL MEANS ALL - And It Might Just Wreck Your Stance On EnvironmentalismGod has an amazing plan to redeem and restore things that became broken when disobedience entered the picture. He calls it...
christenccivilettoJun 16, 20158 minCRUDE AND THE CROSS: What Does Environmentalism Have To Do With Faith?Christians haven’t exactly been known as the protectors of the planet. They’re sometimes maligned as narrow-minded capitalists who would...
christenccivilettoJun 1, 20156 minOVERWHELMED BY THE PROSPECT OF CONFRONTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL WRONG? Rest Easy and Read On“How do we start?” It’s a question I hear over and over. Many of you recognize that there are environmental problems in your area—or at...
christenccivilettoMay 12, 20156 minPLOW THROUGH: Eliminate Bureaucratic Obstacles When You’re Taking a Stand.It takes a great deal of persistence and fortitude to stand up to wrong things, especially when you’re sure to encounter major obstacles...
christenccivilettoMay 12, 20155 minWHAT LIES BENEATH? Start Here to Learn What's Buried Near You (part II)I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone say “I can only imagine what’s buried in THAT landfill,” or “I wonder what...
christenccivilettoMay 2, 20154 minWHAT LIES BENEATH? Start Here To Learn What's Buried Near You (part 1)Have you ever wondered what’s buried in the ground near your house? What toxins are polluting the air in your neighborhood? What’s...