Climate reporting and analysis

As Trump Works to Crush Climate Efforts, Local Projects Persevere at the Grassroots

Just this week, the president froze billions in funding for renewable-energy projects in Democrat-led states amidst a wider government shutdown, demonstrating why grassroots climate initiatives are increasingly building in resilience from heat, storms, and the government itself.

By Greg Harman

/ 2 Oct 2025

As Trump Works to Crush Climate Efforts, Local Projects Persevere at the Grassroots

San Antonio Heat Death Efforts Stalled As Council and Mayor Battle Over Process

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones insists proposals must first be screened by city attorney, city manager before council can discuss. A vote Thursday could resolve the dispute and put heat work back in motion.

By Greg Harman

/ 17 Sep 2025

San Antonio Heat Death Efforts Stalled As Council and Mayor Battle Over Process

Degrowth: ‘A Gateway into Socialist Thought for the 21st Century’

In a moment when The Atlantic is calling Donald Trump a “degrowther,” it’s time for Jason Hickel to break down what degrowth is and isn’t.

By Andrew Ahern

/ 12 Sep 2025

Degrowth: ‘A Gateway into Socialist Thought for the 21st Century’

San Antonio Poised to Defund ‘Climate Ready Neighborhoods’ as Project Marvel Tops City Agenda

Billions in investment will be required to realize the downtown ‘Project Marvel’ redevelopment scheme and new Spurs arena. But austerity is on order for city programs, including efforts designed to help neighborhoods survive escalating climate shocks.

By Greg Harman

/ 9 Sep 2025

San Antonio Poised to Defund ‘Climate Ready Neighborhoods’ as Project Marvel Tops City Agenda

Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’

A 435-page review led by Texas A&M climate scientist Andrew Dessler found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.

By Sharon Kelly

/ 9 Sep 2025

Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’

Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.

Republican lawmakers have for years refused to engage with precautionary climate resilience and disaster-response measures.

By Candice Bernd

/ 15 Aug 2025

Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.

CPS Energy Board Must Fulfill its Community Solar Promise

To fulfill its commitment to the city’s most vulnerable residents, CPS Energy must launch its community solar program and restart the residential solar program it abandoned three years ago.

By DeeDee Belmares

/ 23 Jul 2025

CPS Energy Board Must Fulfill its Community Solar Promise

Hanging On In Tragedy-Stricken Texas Hill Country: ‘I Think We’re Gonna Stay’

The Richardsons are among the lucky in Kerr County, at the epicenter of ‘flash flood alley,’ who narrowly survived the river’s sudden rise.

By Candice Bernd

/ 22 Jul 2025

Hanging On In Tragedy-Stricken Texas Hill Country: ‘I Think We’re Gonna Stay’

Space Industry’s Explosive Growth Could ‘X’ the Earth’s Atmosphere

Rocket soot and vaporized satellite metals represent a massive—and largely unchecked—geoengineering experiment with massive potential planetary downsides.

By Syris Valentine

/ 4 Jun 2025

Space Industry’s Explosive Growth Could ‘X’ the Earth’s Atmosphere

Extreme Heat Roars Into Texas with Pre-Summer Reminder of Ongoing Climate Crisis

Sudden heat shock expected to stress bodies across the state this week as 2025 continues to manifest unprecedented levels of extreme heat for Texas and the planet.

By Greg Harman

/ 13 May 2025

Extreme Heat Roars Into Texas with Pre-Summer Reminder of Ongoing Climate Crisis

San Antonio Council Members Call for Tracking of Extreme Heat’s Impact on Residents

Advocates say the effort would begin repairing a system that fails to account for heat-related deaths across the community, a prerequisite for preventing needless suffering and loss of life. But Bexar County’s partnership remains uncertain.

By Greg Harman

/ 24 Apr 2025

San Antonio Council Members Call for Tracking of Extreme Heat’s Impact on Residents

How to Save Lives During This Coming Summer’s Heat Waves

After major cuts at FEMA and the National Weather Service, the role of local governments in protecting people from dangerous weather is growing even more important.

By Yale Climate Connections

/ 18 Apr 2025

How to Save Lives During This Coming Summer’s Heat Waves