Who Should Pay for Climate Destruction? A Faith Call to Action

By Anna Wagner, UUJMCA Board Member, GreenFaith Staff, FUCSJ Environmental Ministry

The climate crisis is no longer distant — it’s here in California. Wildfires, floods, and deadly heat are tearing through our communities. Families lose homes, livelihoods, and hope, while fossil fuel corporations continue to profit.

But amid the heartbreak, something powerful is rising: faith communities, neighbors, and young people refusing to give up. Together, we’re insisting that we can build a future grounded in care, accountability, and repair.

That’s why the Make Polluters Pay California campaign is so important. It calls for justice — requiring the largest fossil fuel companies to pay their fair share for the damage they’ve caused. The funds raised would help communities recover and build resilience, especially those hit hardest by pollution and climate disasters.

As people of faith, we know this is a moral issue. Our beliefs call us to protect the earth, care for the vulnerable, and seek justice. Holding corporations accountable for the harm they’ve done is part of how we live those values — how we love our neighbors and defend our common home.

Join Us

Event: “Who Should Pay for Climate Destruction? A Faith Call to Action”
Date: Thursday, December 11, 7:00 PM (via Zoom)
Hosted by: the UU Justice Ministry of California, in partnership with California Interfaith Power & Light and GreenFaith

Together, we’ll learn about the Make Polluters Pay campaign — why it matters, and how people of faith can help pass this historic legislation in 2026. We’ll hear from faith and advocacy leaders about how our shared values of justice, compassion, and stewardship can guide us to action.

Have more questions before you join? Check out our FAQ to learn more!

Let’s make this a moment where faith becomes action — and where hope leads the way to justice.