2016 Challenge Grant Exceeded!
National IPL awarded TIPL a $2500 matching grant in 2016. We have met our match!!! Thanks to all who made that happen.
Risky Business – The Bottom Line on Climate Change (Tennessee)
Risky Business is an initiative to assess and publicize the economic risks to the U.S. associated with climate change. Read about the Tennessee economic risks associated with climate change here (starting on page 77.)
TIPL Partners with Forever Green
The TIPL Steering Committee recently approved engaging in policy work to urge the State of Tennessee to expand protected forested lands. Forests are home to much of life, and trees are critical for capturing carbon. To support that policy, TIPL partners with Tennessee Forever Green to advance this policy. Steering committee member Paul Slentz represents TIPL in …
Chattanooga TIPL Emerging!
Sandy Kurtz and Olin Ivey, both former board members of an earlier reincarnation of TIPL, have rejoined our Steering Committee to nurture a TIPL presence in Chattanooga. Much is already going on within the city. The UU Church of Chattanoogal and Chattanooga police department recently presented a restorative justice workshop on healing memories, based on …
Faith, Values, and the 2016 Election
With the 2016 elections around the corner, it is crucial that we take steps to address global warming and lead our country to a sustainable and just future. TIPL invites you to look at the national IPL’s Faith Voter Guide. This guide highlights the values underlying the issues at stake in this election – including climate change. Please …