A study found that U.S. cities could warm an additional 3.6 degrees by 2100 unless they slow their expansion, paint roofs white or plant rooftop vegetation. Above, construction workers take a break on a Los Angeles rooftop. (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times / March 10, 2008)

Severe snow storms in the Northeast, Midwest and Atlanta. Summer that lasted into winter in Florida. Drought in California. Weather extremes this year are sparking more talk, and awareness, about climate change.

Concern over mankind's impact on the climate, environment and weather has sparked an increase in "eco-spirituality" with a growing number of religions incorporating climate change as part of their faith.

"They are also acting on those convictions, as communities or as individuals," writes the ReligionLink website. "For example, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims and others are installing solar panels, planting gardens and conducting services under the canopy of trees. Theyre also exploring less conventional expressions of eco-spirituality, from gratefulness ceremonies and Cosmic Masses to Earth Sabbaths and other rituals that inspire, renew and express oneness with the planet."

Read more here about what different faiths are expressing their eco-spirituality here: http://www.religionlink.com/source-guides/between-heaven-and-earth-eco-spirituality-comes-of-age/

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Extreme weather fosters 'eco-spirituality'