Valero Energy has been a leading supplier of jet fuel to Israel for years—and wants to sell the nation more. An hours-long blockade at the company HQ on Monday shows that those a growing number standing against Palestinian genocide have taken notice.
Tag: San Antonio
Extreme Heat Could Have Killed Dozens in San Antonio During 2023, Says SAMMinistries CEO
SAMMinistries has tracked deaths within the unhoused community for years. Their CEO thinks extreme heat may have directly caused dozens of deaths and contributed to even more during 2023’s unprecedented heatwave. There is no local research initiative that can prove them right or wrong.
Climate Advocates Must Be Amtrak Advocates Too
With billions of federal dollars flowing, the time is right to maximize our use of existing railway lines and realize hybrid rail across Texas—including Corpus Christi and Laredo.
VIDEO: Easter Vigil Highlights Ongoing Eviction of Migratory Birds at Brackenridge Park
Ongoing City of San Antonio efforts to displace migratory birds runs counter to the sustained message from park visitors and neighbors in favor of protecting the area’s ecology—including migratory birds.
Take Action: ‘Heat Emergency’ Event Intends to Reduce Suffering, Highlight Solutions
Deceleration is assembling a panel of public health and community experts to lead a community conversation about the challenges of climate-driven extreme heat.
VIDEO: Monterrey Iron & Metal Pollution Community Forum
Request that could lead to reforms of rules overseeing recycling facilities advances to City of San Antonio Governance Committee on March 20.
Albert Garcia’s Death Recorded as Drug Overdose by Bexar County Medical Examiner
Albert Garcia died beneath a highway offramp after living unsheltered for nearly a month during San Antonio’s hottest summer on record. A decision not to include heat as a contributing factor has sparked debate.
Centering Housing as a Human Right in the San Antonio Struggle
For most of the world, housing is at least understood as a human right. Yet in the richest nation on earth—and in San Antonio—the struggle continues for both housing justice action and agreement.