by Quaker Earthcare Witness | Jun 10, 2021 | 2021, April-May-June, BeFriending Creation, Number 2, Renewable Energy, Volume 34
By Muriel Strand Many people believe we must rebuild our infrastructure. Unfortunately, almost everyone believes we must rebuild our fossil fuel infrastructure—roads, bridges, dams, ports, rail, pipelines, etc. What we need instead is to rethink our relationship with...
by Quaker Earthcare Witness | Jun 10, 2021 | 2021, April-May-June, BeFriending Creation, Number 2, Renewable Energy, Volume 34
By Bob Bruninga For decades, peak oil has been a term used to describe the anticipated dwindling supply of oil with anticipated skyrocketing prices due to scarcity and competition for resources. It turns out that the opposite has occurred as the demand for this...
by Quaker Earthcare Witness | Jun 1, 2021 | African Diaspora, United Nations
Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) has been a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations since 1999, holding four UN agency accreditations with the mission of bringing a spirit-led Quaker voice to UN deliberations on the environment. Our accreditations are:...
by Quaker Earthcare Witness | Jun 1, 2021 | Fracking
A Short Definition Hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, is a drilling technique used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground. Fracking is a controversial practice that has been shown to lead to dangerous and damaging results. Communities’...
by Quaker Earthcare Witness | Jun 1, 2021 | Divestment, Economics, Foundations, Pamphlets for Sharing
Friends around the world are taking steps to make their lives reflect changes crucial to the survival of life on Earth. Many consider divesting from fossil fuels as one such step that is consistent with Quaker values and testimonies. Friends are not alone in this...
