The Environment
On a global basis and aside from all political rhetoric or affiliation, JMI acknowledges the desirability for an earth that is unpolluted and for the conservation and judicious use of resources. Our commitment is to advocate for a personal stewardship of the earth and, on a more local basis, to improve the environmental abuses in any area in which we program.
- Every day in the U.S., we produce enough trash to equal the weight of the Empire State Building.
- 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year
- Within 10 years, wind power could provide 20% of America’s power.
- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough electricity to power a TV for three hours
- Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 2 barrels of oil, 4,100 kilowatts of energy, 3.2 cubic yards of landfill space and 60 pounds of air pollution.
Beyond human environmental abuses, JMI is concerned with natural environments that pose challenges or threats to communities. Our work along the Amazon River in Brazil is a perfect example. There we find people who are unable to grow vegetables because the soil will not sustain them without expensive fertilizers. Additionally, some children are put in daily peril from predators just getting to and from school. Our goals there are to help them with the resources that will make for safer living conditions.
Finally, JMI is concerned for environments that are devastated by natural disasters. We have partnering organizations in New Orleans, La. that we assist in that city’s rebuilding efforts and we encourage our partners and supporters to become certified as first responders through the American Red Cross or Baptist Global Response.
“The highest heavens belong to the LORD,
but the earth he has given to man.” – Psalm 115:16
