San Antonio - Deceleration (Page 7)

VideoVIDEO: Save Brack’s Birds and Trees Pilgrimage

The City of San Antonio is involved in a multi-year assault on migratory birds in city parks. ‘Save Brack’s Birds and Trees Pilgrimage,’ April 8, 2023.

By Greg Harman

/ 9 Apr 2023

‘Against Terricide’: Arturo Escobar Speaking in San Antonio on Decolonial Movements

Renowned Latin American scholar-activist, Arturo Escobar, brings a vision integrating human communities and the Earth in the face of climate crisis.

By Greg Harman

/ 30 Mar 2023

‘Against Terricide’: Arturo Escobar Speaking in San Antonio on Decolonial Movements

Is San Antonio Not Big Enough for a Rookery?

With a growing list of false and stretched statements justifying its war on migratory birds, it’s time for the City of San Antonio to stop with the poop scares and make room for a bit of wildness in our parks.

By Greg Harman

/ 6 Mar 2023

Is San Antonio Not Big Enough for a Rookery?

Melnick at 10: Reflecting on Climate Progress, Frustrations at San Antonio’s Sustainability Office

In San Antonio climate emissions are trending down—though far from fast enough. Since CPS Energy’s pledge to transition away from coal power, however, the City’s chief sustainability officer sees glimmers of progress (and a new bike master plan) ahead.

By Greg Harman

/ 18 Feb 2023

Melnick at 10: Reflecting on Climate Progress, Frustrations at San Antonio’s Sustainability Office

San Antonio’s Coal-to-Gas Conversion Could Bring Few—If Any—Climate Benefits

Even in the best of worlds the climate argument for gas is strained. But CPS Energy’s shift from coal to gas will be dogged by high leak rates, Republicans, and regulators.

By Greg Harman

/ 30 Jan 2023

San Antonio’s Coal-to-Gas Conversion Could Bring Few—If Any—Climate Benefits

Cheat Sheet: CPS Energy’s Jan 23 Vote to Close the Coal Plant

The recommendation is to convert the younger Spruce 2 unit in 2027 to run on gas instead of coal and to close the older Spruce 1 unit in 2028.

By Greg Harman

/ 16 Jan 2023

Cheat Sheet: CPS Energy’s Jan 23 Vote to Close the Coal Plant

Car-Free Streets Are Here To Stay In These Cities

What happens after roadway are returned to communities as car- and truck-free spaces? As these case studies from New York to São Paulo show, a lot of cool things, actually.

By Next City

/ 20 Dec 2022

Car-Free Streets Are Here To Stay In These Cities

CPS Energy’s Rate Committee Readies Recommendation to Swap Out Coal for Gas

Seeking an early retirement for San Antonio’s last coal plant, the City-owned utility sought direction from its Rate Advisory Committee. On a prayer and a Biblical parable, the RAC members are primed to fail a key climate test.

By Greg Harman

/ 14 Dec 2022

CPS Energy’s Rate Committee Readies Recommendation to Swap Out Coal for Gas

Volunteers Repairing Arson Damage at South San Antonio Migrant Memorial

44-year-old Estela Banda said she was inspired by God to set the site ablaze, according to the San Antonio Express News. Angelita Olvera said a total of six of the 54 crosses were destroyed and flags were burned.

By Greg Harman

/ 27 Nov 2022

VIDEO: ‘People-Powered Town Hall’ & Next Steps for JK Spruce Coal Plant

Full video of People-Powered Town Hall about CPS Energy, climate change, and our energy future. Also: There’s a clutch of critical meetings ahead.

By Greg Harman

/ 23 Nov 2022

MAP: San Antonio’s Hottest Neighborhoods (Yes, Literally)

A Deceleration analysis of heat island effect shows that greater downtown San Antonio and the northwest zone are bearing the brunt of rising heat—as are those already suffering energy burden and asthma.

By Greg Harman

/ 31 Aug 2022

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TAKE ACTION: Drive Valero Out of San Antonio’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival!

A new petition targeting San Antonio’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival reminds us that fossil fuels poison communities, drive biodiversity collapse, and are a leading cause of climate chaos.

By Greg Harman

/ 30 Aug 2022

TAKE ACTION: Drive Valero Out of San Antonio’s Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival!