Solar panels on churches? It’s all part of a burgeoning environmental movement rooted in religious belief. Many groups and congregations of all faiths are embracing weatherization, recycling, and other green projects to save money and also fulfill faith-based obligations. Here’s a look at how this religion-environment intersection manifests itself and what it could mean for the future.

What environmental stewardship means
for the Har Sinai congregation in Maryland

What environmental stewardship means
for the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Virginia

What environmental stewardship means
for St. Alban’s Parish in Washington