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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The JCRC supports efforts to protect and conserve the resources, biological diversity, and quality of life on our planet. Therefore the JCRC:
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Will judge all environmental and energy initiatives through both the scientific/efficacy lens as well as the environmental justice lens to ensure that we do not unduly burden our low-income or vulnerable neighbors in our efforts to care for God’s creation.
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Supports energy conservation and clean fuel technology measures as an effective means to combat climate change and to reduce our dependence on imported fuel.
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Supports innovative methods of expediting the use of clean alternative energy sources as a source of electrical power generation for home, business and industrial use.
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Supports “smart growth” efforts and urges members of the Jewish community to demonstrate good citizenship by supporting the redevelopment of the downtowns in older communities such as Washington, Bethesda, and Arlington where residents can lead a healthier lifestyle while reducing energy consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
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