What can we do to cool God’s earth?

We didn’t know the damage we would cause by using fossil fuels to run nearly everything.  We know that fossil fuels when burned release CO2 , the CO2 escapes into the atmosphere.  CO2 creates a chemical cover which won’t let much heat escape into the atmosphere, but holds heat close to the earth like a blanket and causes our God given earth to get HOTTER & HOTTER.

But wait, we’ve been given even more of God’s great gifts to use as energy – the sun, wind and hydropower which can provide free electricity without fossil fuels, we just need a converter or battery to capture the energy. 

So how do we cool the earth? By converting to machines that use electricity vs fossil fuels.  Let’s decrease fossil fuel when we heat and cool our home.  The technology of heat pumps (which also cools air in the Summer) is amazingly energy efficient. Since home heating and cooling contributes 25% of the fossil fuel use in the USA, getting a heat pump when you need a new furnace or air conditioner will save you lots of money in energy costs and God’s earth much less CO2.

We will have a heat pump class at BCC in the Fall but if you are worried that you’re a/c or furnace is nearing replacement, check out www.louisvillecan.org/heating-cooling for information on buying a heat pump.

About Green Chalice Ministry: Green Chalice educates the congregation about caring for God’s creation by promoting initiatives that inspire partnership in caring for creation. Please contact us to learn more and join us in our mission to Worship, Grow and Serve – Caring for God’s Creation