Join Iowa Faith & Climate Network and Moms Clean Air Force/EcoMadres for an interfaith lunch and learn exploring the health impacts of plastics and data centers on our bodies and communities with live music from SonTierra.
When: Wednesday, September 16th, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Burns United Methodist Church, 1909 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314
Chemical recycling facilities release toxic emissions into frontline communities and the Iowa legislature has approved the establishment of these plants in our state.
The massive energy demands of data centers accelerate fossil fuel infrastructure and impact the health of families in various ways. And they are expanding rapidly in Iowa.
This free interfaith gathering welcomes clergy and faith leaders as we explore these issues together. Enjoy live music with SonTierra, community building, and lunch, plus learn from experts about the connections between environmental health and human health.
Scroll down to learn more about our speakers and SonTierra.
Please register in advance so we have an accurate count for lunch!
Speakers
Karin Stein, Iowa Field Organizer for Moms Clean Air Force/EcoMadres. Karin brings decades of experience connecting environmental advocacy and community health, with work featured in outlets including the Des Moines Register and Inside Climate News. Read her full bio.
Deaconess Irene DeMaris, Executive Director of Iowa Faith & Climate Network. Irene leads the organization’s work mobilizing people of diverse faith and spirituality across Iowa for climate and clean energy advocacy. Read her full bio.
SonTierra
SonTierra is an ensemble of Latino musicians whose name means “they are the Earth,” and also “sound of the Earth”. They perform songs of hope and encourage people to take action. Previously featured on Billboard.com, read the full article to learn more about them!