‘Mormon Land’: If you’re Christian, BYU ecologist says, you’ll work for the Earth and against climate change
The Utah-based faith and its members, he adds, can make a difference — globally and locally — by looking past the politics and toward the planet.
(NASA) Earth from the Apollo 10 mission in 1969. BYU ecology professor Ben Abbott says protecting the planet is part of Christian discipleship.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.