What do Christian environmentalists believe?

Pope Francis is likely to bring up the issue of climate change on his visit to the United States this week.

A growing number of people are finding connections between biblical teachings and environmentalism, drawing lessons about consumption patterns and climate change from their faith.

Marianne Combs, filling-in for MPR News host Tom Weber, talks with three people who have focused on these connections and discuss what role religion plays in the broader environmental movement.

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