Hoosier faith advocates and leaders petitioned Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to address the climate crisis. Diverse representatives from faith organizations asked legislators to declare climate change a significant threat and establish a task force to study the issue in the upcoming session.

The petition, organized by nonprofit Hoosier Interfaith for Power and Light, and signed by more than 750 Hoosiers, states the need to commit to renewable answers. Board member Annette Johnson says lawmakers should take this issue seriously.  “To advocate for policies that combat climate change, protect biodiversity and establish environmental justice.” 

The declaration says the faith communities are committed to reducing emission. The call comes as the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference wraps up.