We are pleased to announce the winner of the International Award of Excellence for Volume 5 of The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society
"Restoring a Rhythm of Sacred Rest in a 24/7 World: An Exploration of Technology Sabbath and Connection to the Earth Community" by Lisa Naas Cook
This article will be made open-access and available to anyone to download through the end of the month.
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Conference News
Washington D.C. Conference Spotlight: Getting to Know Our Plenary Speaker – Gary Gardner
Gary Gardner is Director of Publications at the Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research organization based in Washington, D.C. He has written on a broad range of sustainability issues, from cropland loss and water scarcity to malnutrition and bicycle use. Gary contributes regularly to Institute publications, including State of the World and Vital Signs. He is the author of the 2006 book Inspiring Progress: Religions' Contributions to Sustainable Development. In addition to his research and writing, Gary has done interviews in both English and Spanish with international media outlets including the BBC, Voice of America, National Public Radio, and the Los Angeles Times. Read more…
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