Pollution

• What does pollution put at risk?

  Health of humans, animals, and plants
• Why is pollution considered an ongoing problem?

  It could have devastating effects if unchecked
• Who challenged the world to care more about the planet?

  Pope Francis
• What is the title of Pope Francis's open letter?

  On the Care for Our Common Home
• What does Pope Francis say we must do regarding the earth?

  Protect our earth as it is not safe
• What does Pope Francis refer to when he mentions the "silent cry"?

  Our sick and polluted Earth
• What do Christians believe about the world?

  It is on loan to us
• What does the Parable of the Talents warn about?

  God will judge our responsibility on earth
• Why is polluting the planet considered poor stewardship?

  It abuses God's creation
• How does pollution relate to loving one's neighbor?

  Pollution is not loving one's neighbor
• What should Christians do regarding pollution?

  Protect the planet from pollution
• What are the types of pollution mentioned?

  • Air pollution
  • Land pollution
  • Water pollution
• What causes air pollution?

  Fumes from factories and vehicles
• What are the health effects of long-term exposure to air pollution?

  Asthma attacks, lung cancer, and diseases
• What is land pollution caused by?

  Ineffective disposal of waste
• What are the consequences of chemicals entering the earth?

  Poison wildlife and contaminate food
• What causes water pollution?

  Dumping waste in the sea
• What is the effect of water pollution on marine life?

  It can have devastating effects
• What does Psalm 24:1 state about the earth?

  The earth is the Lord's and everything in it
• What does the quote from the Assisi Declarations imply?

  We have a duty of care to creation
• How do the quotes from Psalm 24:1 and the Assisi Declarations differ in their implications?

  One implies control, the other duty of care