33. Green Conservatives: Chris Barnard of American Conservation Coalition

Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality

In this episode, we talk with Chris Barnard, Policy Director at the American Conservation Coalition. The mission of the American Conservation Coalition—or ACC—is to change the narrative on environmental discussions by promoting a mix of free-market, pro-business, and limited-government environmentalism. They focus their work of advocacy and issues awareness toward a college-age demographic and are also active in the political realm, working with leaders and lawmakers at all levels of government. In his work with the ACC, Chris speaks with particular passion and authenticity that encourages conservative-leaning folks to defy stereotypes, and to embrace earth care as a central component of their political values.

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Guest: Chris Barnard - Policy director for American Conservation Coalition

• MarketAcademy.eco
• Chris' article on American conservatives losing sight of conservation heritage

Mentions:

• Genesis - Adam & Eve tasked with caring for creation
• Conservative Climate Rally - Miami Florida
• Conservative Climate Summit - Utah

Republican congresspeople who ran on environmental platforms:

• Rep. Peter Meijer - Michigan
• Rep. Maria Salazar - Florida
• Rep. Nancy Mace - S. Carolina;
• Rep. Young Kim - California;
• Scientist Richard A. Muller
• BP investing in renewable energy sources
• Bill Gates - investing in 2nd generation nuclear reactors
• British Conservation Alliance
• Founding of the National Parks
• President Theodore Roosevelt
• A.O.C - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Democratic Congresswoman
• Scientist Katharine Hayhoe

Actions:

• ACC course on faith based approach to climate change
• Young Evangelicals for Climate Action
• Evangelical Environmental Network

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