Bexar County’s medical examiner blames lack of data for the decision not to list heat as a cause on any summer deaths.
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PODCAST: Uncovering Extreme Heat’s Hidden Impacts with Rose Jones
We know that extreme heat negatively impacts every organ in the body, triggers mental health conditions, contributes to spikes in domestic violence, and much more. So why are policymakers and public health officials struggling to understand who is being injured and killed by the heat?
‘His Name Was Albert’: Living & Dying in San Antonio’s Climate Shocks
On August 12, 2023, after enduring nearly a month of triple-digit temperatures Garcia, at age 56, passed away. Residents are now seeking to hold city and state agencies accountable for his death.
‘Wicked’ Climate Crisis Being Tackled at Texas State Day-Long Conference
‘Climate Science, The Good, The Bad, and The Wicked’ promises a think tank for climate intervention in Texas—and you’re invited.
Parched Canyon Lake Ranchers Seek to Heal the Land and Catch More Water
“There’s an old farmer saying, ‘If your neighbor asked you how much rain you got, you want to be able to tell them that you got all of it.’”
Talking Extreme Heat at Southwest Workers Union’s Monthly Food Distro
San Antonio residents call on VIA to install more bus shelters, share DIY tips on cutting the heat at monthly Southwest Workers Union food distribution event.
Volunteers Planting Coral Gardens to Save Coastal Reefs
Volunteers flock to Key Largo to go underwater and help restore one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
‘New Normal’? This Is Deepening Circles of Hell on Earth
If accumulating disasters have convinced you that there is no hope, it’s OK to tap out for a time. But consider first how the grief of the moment may be a pathway through ‘climate paralysis.’