Cara Cook on Climate Change and Health

Registered nurse Cara Cook, Program Director for the National Association of Nurses for Healthy Environments, explains how climate change is hurting human health—and jeopardizing our health care infrastructure just when we need it most. Recorded at the 35th Annual...
Mass Displacement in Europe: The Ukraine Crisis

Mass Displacement in Europe: The Ukraine Crisis

On Thursday the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine under the pretense of “demilitizariing and de-nazifying” the country. The event has been internationally condemned as an unwarranted act of aggression likened to empire building of days thought to be past in Europe....

Dr. Peter Hotez: Texas COVID Update

National infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in a frank, informal lunchtime conversation with Texas United Methodist Women about where Texas and the U.S. stand...

Colin Leyden on Methane and Climate Change

Colin Leyden, Political Director for Environmental Defense Fund of Texas, explains why methane regulation is important for climate change mitigation in the near term, and what advocates can do to help. Recorded live at the 35th Annual Texas United Methodist...
Local Law and Immigration: Operation Stonegarden

Local Law and Immigration: Operation Stonegarden

The enforcement of immigration policy and securing of US borders is, in principle, the responsibility of the various agencies under The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and Internal Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, in...
Should the Texas Electric Grid be Interconnected?

Should the Texas Electric Grid be Interconnected?

The anniversary of Winter Storm Uri brought significant anxiety for consumers, advocates, and energy experts—especially with this year’s February cold weather event. With the passage of Senate Bill 2 & Senate Bill 3, the Texas Legislature and the PUCT had the...