Tag Archives: Climate Change
The Rising Storm
A new book on climate and migration predicts a future of "guards, guns and gates" unless we act soon.
In Todd Miller’s prescient new book, Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration, and Homeland Security, the Tucson journalist and author travels the glo...Read More
Despite Knowledge of Climate Change in 1970s, Texas Utility Companies Funded Climate Denial
Newly uncovered documents show Vistra Energy’s predecessors were involved in climate change research in the 1970s.
The predecessor companies of Texas’ largest power provider, Vistra Energy, helped fund climate change research in the 1970s and 1980s that warned of the risks...Read More
Dancing with Denial
Rick Perry has danced his way back into the climate denial camp. At his Senate confirmation hearing earlier this year, the secretary of energy admitted that the...Read More
Last Month Was the Hottest February on Record in Texas
All-time records were set at 42 Texas weather stations last month and meteorologists say this winter is on track to be the warmest on record.
All-time records were set at 42 Texas weather stations last month and meteorologists say this winter is on track to be the warmest on record....Read More
Texas Climate and Energy Researchers Prepare for Worst-Case Scenario Under Trump
Renewables and carbon capture may be first on the chopping block.
As President Trump attempts to implement an energy policy that emphasizes fossil fuel development, energy and climate researchers are anxious about how they may...Read More
Rick Perry Partially Reverses Stance on Climate Change, Agrees ‘Some of It’ is Man-Made
After more than a decade of questioning climate science, Perry softened his stance at his confirmation hearing on Thursday.
After more than a decade of questioning climate science, Perry softened his stance at his confirmation hearing on Thursday....Read More
2016 Climate Recap: Record Temperatures, Warm Winters and Heavy Showers
Last year was the hottest on record globally. The 10 hottest years on record have all happened since 1998.
Last year was the hottest on record globally, just like 2015 and 2014. The 10 hottest years on record have all happened since 1998. ...Read More
Facing Tougher Pollution Regulations, Texas Coal Plants Want Old EPA Rule Back
In 2011, Texas sued to block an EPA rule. Now nine Texas coal plants are facing more stringent regulations as a result.
Texas’ latest attempt to dodge federal pollution regulations appears to have backfired, as the Environmental Protection Agency is now pushing more stringe...Read More
Poll: Voters Disapprove of U.S. Rep Lamar Smith’s Climate Science ‘Bullying’
Smith is seeking re-election in a non-competitive district and the majority of voters surveyed still support his candidacy.
Voters don't like Lamar Smith's anti-science shenanigans, but that won't translate into a loss for the safely ensconced Central Texas Republican....Read More