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Climate Change Science.Questions Answered (PDF)

A booklet providing answers to common questions about climate change and greenhouse gases. (Produced by the Australian Greenhouse Office, Commonwealth Dept of Environment)

Christians and Environmentalism (PDF)

A study guide covering the Zagreb statement on the environment, biblical values, overview of major environmental issues, action to take to be environmentally responsible. Extensive notes plus questions for discussion.  (Produced by Kevin Hummel for the Social Issues/Baptist inner City Ministries Training Unit, 1999)

Salt in the Earth. The Problem of Salinity (PDF)

Salinity represents one of the more significant environmental issues within Australia. This paper describes what salinity is, why it is a problem, and what can be done individually, communally and governmentally to overcome it. (Produced by Kevin Hummel for the Social Issues Committee, 2001)

Is God Green?...Viewing & Valuing Earth Through God's Eyes

A full text sermon exploring three approaches to the environment: human-centred, earth-centred, and God-centred. The sermon finishes by drawing out some of the consequences of a God-centred perspective for a Christian approach to the environment. (Produced by Scott Higgins, 2001)

God's Wounded Earth

A congregational worship activity that enables people to express thankfulness for the good things of this earth, to feel the pain of the destruction of our environment, and offer prayers of confession and request that we may use the earth responsibly. (Produced by Scott Higgins, 2002)