We’re sharing this reminder that fossil fuels not only threaten our extinction, they enrich corrupt politicians and capitalists who have deceived and exploited human addictions for decades.
During Earth Month, join Greta Thunberg, Bill McKibben, our friends, neighbors, and allies in condemning the tragic brutality of “killing for oil,” when renewables are proven alternatives that will help us achieve energy independence and species survival.
Resources:
Sustainable Saratoga: https://sustainabsaratoga.org/
A “one-stop shop” of upcoming activities, including:
Skidmore Sustainability Fair, Saturday, April 11, 2026: 10:00 – 2:00pm
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22
Tree Toga Saturday, April 25
More…
Please share these items with interested activists.
Cheers,
Mark Long
EARTH DAY – April 22, 2026
Please consider using “You are OUR Sunshine” song and or video in a climate related service around Earth Day
Message from Pat Scanlon – Creator of this Climate Change Music Video
This is God’s planet, not ours. We are temporary stewards charged with caring for this precious earth. Sadly, we are not doing a very good job of it. Climate Change is an existential threat to our world, our very existence, especially our children’s children. We can’t let God’s treasure be destroyed by our ignorance and inaction.
This video was filmed in houses of worship from across Massachusetts, including: North Parish UU, North Andover, Old South Church UCC, Boston, AME (African Methodist Episcopal Church), Jamaica Plain and two other locations: True Collaborative, YWCA, Manchester, NH, and on the Boston Common, in front of the Massachusetts State House.
Pete Seeger, the famous American Folk Singer, used to say, “A good song reminds us of what we are fighting for.” May I add, so does a good music video. Music is unifying and uplifting. This video is positive and motivating, a Call to Action. It is meant to be used as a tool for educational purposes to inspire action. “We Can Do This, Oh Yes We Can” (last verse from the song).
The backbone of the Climate Change movement is rooted in faith-based congregations. Unitarian Universalists are well-known for being at the forefront of social / environmental / peace movements. Please share this music video with all your members, especially your Social Action / Environment / Climate Change Committees and RE leaders.
As fellow UUs, we are asking you to PLEASE watch and listen to this “You are OUR Sunshine” music video. Then PLEASE forward it to all your members and friends. PLEASE post it on your website and your social media sites and encourage your members to do the same. Please sing it in your churches and community.
Climate Change is Real
Let’s Fix It with
Our Belief in Science
Our Love of this Earth
And a Song on our Lips
This project is totally NON-Profit. Anyone working or educating on climate change, has full permission to use the song and our music video – “You are OUR Sunshine” in any way you see fit. Its use is covered by the Fair Use Doctrine.