80-Year-Old Anglican Deacon Arrested for Climate Activism

Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen, 80, was arrested for the first time during a sit-in at a Royal Bank of Canada branch to protest the bank’s financing of fossil fuels, emphasizing his moral obligation to care for the planet. He spoke at a recent court appearance alongside fellow climate activists, highlighting the insufficient pace of Canada’s emissions reduction. The group Faith and Climate Action, of which he is a co-chair, advocates for urgent action against climate change through a moral and spiritual lens, organizing protests and open letters to leaders. The decline in public concern for environmental issues underscores the need for a radical shift in climate action, as voiced by faith leaders like Van Dusen and Imam Irshad Osman.

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