New independent analysis by four expert energy modeling groups projects that the Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, which was reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee with strong bipartisan support (15-4), will produce net reductions in carbon emissions by streamlining the permitting process and removing bottlenecks that have slowed the buildout of clean energy in America. In response, Evangelical Environmental Network President and CEO, Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman, released the following statement.

On September 5th, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized their “Policy for Meaningful Engagement and Public Participation in Agency Decision-Making Processes.” According to the EPA, “The Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy (Meaningful Engagement Policy) outlines updates on how the agency intends to engage with the public and provide meaningful public participation opportunities in all of its programs and regions.” In response, Evangelical Environmental Network President and CEO Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman released the following statement.

Farmers are called to be the shepherds of God's creation. As a seventh-generation farmer from Iowa, I hold this calling very closely and try to embody it on my farm and in my business at Continuum Ag. On the farm, my family has been very focused on improving soil health.