“For most of us, until recently this (Global Warming) has not been treated as a pressing
issue or major priority,” the statement said. “Indeed, many of us have
required considerable convincing before becoming persuaded that climate
change is a real problem and that it ought to matter to us as
Christians. But now we have seen and heard enough.” —-Rick Warren

I was one of those aforementioned people who used to call environmentalists “a bunch of tree-huggers.” As a matter of fact, when I first met my wife that is what I called her. Honey, you are years ahead of me.
However, the more I study and learn the more I realize that we must be good stewards of ALL that God has given us, the environment included.
I am proud to have expressed my interest in signing the Evangelical Climate Initiative. As a minister, I will be joining my name with religious leaders throughout the nation to further the process of prayer and study in regards to slowing the onslaught of global warming.
The Evangelical Climate Initiative also offers steps that everyone can take part in. From the provided link, here is what you are encouraged to do:

10 Things You Can Do as an Individual and Family Member

• Pray that God will help all of us become aware of and address this problem, especially our leaders.
• Study the Bible in light of the impacts global warming will have on people and God’s other creatures.
• Keep informed by signing up for our email updates/action alerts.
• Organize your life so that it is easier and more desirable to walk, bike, car pool and use public transportation.
• When a new passenger vehicle is required, purchase the most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicle that truly meets your needs.
• Keep your car’s engine tuned up, the tires properly inflated, and don’t carry weight unnecessarily in the car (e.g., using the trunk for storage).All save gas.
• Weatherize your home to conserve energy and cover your water heater with a fire-safe insulator. (Check to see if your utility or your local or state government offers an incentive or rebate program to help you weatherize your home.)
• Purchase compact fluorescent light bulbs and energy efficient appliances. (Look for the “Energy Star” label.)
• Choose electricity produced from renewable sources if available in your area.
• Support businesses that are reducing their global warming pollution by your investments and purchases.

I have been remiss in some of these but look to rectify them immediately. We can all transition ourselves to being more aware of the effects our way of life has on people throughout the world.