Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
Here in Northern Virginia, we help people of faith develop local solutions to the climate crisis. We empower and unite neighbors of all faiths to achieve real climate solutions, right now.
Faith Community Spotlight, November 2020
Participation in Climate in the Pulpits Through a partnership between Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA), Virginia Interfaith Power and Light, and Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, pastors, rabbis, imams, and other clergies in faith communities across the region declared voting a sacred responsibility of the Beloved Community and voiced this message leading up to… Read more »Fairfax County Climate Updates, November
FACS Coverage of Fairfax County Climate Updates Joint Environmental Task Force The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently moved to accept the Joint Environmental Task Force’s report. Task Force recommendations (overview below) will be integrated into an action plan for the Board: The County Board, Park Authority, Regional Housing Authority, and School Board… Read more »Fifth Annual Virginia Climate Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed dramatic health inequities that highlight the underlying conditions that threaten the health and well-being of communities of color and low-income communities. The energy inefficiency of housing in Virginia is one of these conditions that must be addressed. Communities of color and low-income homeowners and renters pay more for utilities per… Read more »FACS Announces Addition of Four
Access the Full Press Release here. Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) announces the appointment of Philip Bane, Anthony Granado, Dr. Neelu Tammala, and Erika Yalowitz to its Board of Directors. This addition increases FACS’ board from 10 to 13 members; expanding the organization’s capacity to carry out its mission at a critical time for… Read more »Virginia Climate Crisis Forum –
The 2019 Virginia Climate Crisis Forum, hosted by Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, will focus on climate justice in Virginia. The forum will be moderated by William Barber, III, and Karenna Gore. Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: First Baptist Church of Vienna, 450 Orchard Street, NW, Vienna… Read more »
