Today, we’re considering the importance of environmental safeguards. Consider what you can do, and learn more by joining EarthBeat, an environmental platform through National Catholic Reporter and partially sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph, for a special Facebook Live event this Wednesday at 2:30 Eastern Time. Click here to join EarthBeat editor Barbara Fraser and staff writer Brian Roewe as they talk with Tom Lovejoy. Lovejoy coined the term “biodiversity,” has warned of climate “tipping points” and advised presidential administrations from both parties on science and public policy.