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“It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health

By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Sept. 8, 2022 ““It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. For the latest coverage on how extreme weather events are affecting Texans, sign up to receive our weekly energy and environment newsletter. This story includes discussion of mental illness, trauma and natural disasters. For disaster mental health support, call or text 1-800-985-5990. You can also call or text… Read More »“It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health

rain barrel

Catching Rainwater for Emergency Use

It’s not only cold snaps that can threaten your water supply, but any of a multitude of climate and weather related possibilities. Anything that threatens the power grid or the quality of the water supply itself, can cause water pumping stations to shut down. Part of the solution is to stock up on water just before disaster strikes, and consider catching the rain…

Picture of proposed Galveston Bay Levee

Climate Adaptation in Texas

Here’s an interesting article from the Texas Tribune about climate adaptation to protect Galveston and Houston. Climate change is not explicitly mentioned, but sea level rise and warming oceans are. Really this is a story about climate change adaptation. Part of the plans discussed are to protect oil and gas refineries along the coast near Houston, which is a bit ironic as the O&G (as we call it here in Texas) is the root of the problem being protected against. Anyhow, several plans are discussed, along with federal and local political influences. Makes for interesting reading. Enjoy! Texas might spend… Read More »Climate Adaptation in Texas

Wind power gets steadily less expensive

What’s Hot in Climate Change, Summer 2019

Welcome to the current installment of the semi-irregular What’s Hot! Trying something a little new, this post will follow a theme by discussing a few articles on a related topic. This month, the decline of coal and the rise of renewables. Burning fossil fuels puts carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, CO2 traps heat and warms the planet. None is dirtier than coal. Fortunately, coal is facing a steep decline, at least in the developed world, and soon the rest of the planet. Climate Change Comes to the Midwest Heat waves and extreme rain are two weather events that are… Read More »What’s Hot in Climate Change, Summer 2019