by Scott Atnip | Nov 20, 2024 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy, Texas Climate & Energy, Weekly Witness
This week we turn our attention to the other side of the globe as we welcome Texas Impact’s Climate Action Fellow, Rev. Dr. Becca Edwards to the program. Becca recently returned from the 29th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP), the global climate negotiations held...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts
There has been a lot of talk about methane recently. And it is happening all over the planet. Last Tuesday, there was a plenary at COP29 on “Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases.” But that is not what I want to write about today. I want to write about what’s...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Health, Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texans don’t have to agree on every abortion question to know that pregnant patients deserve the best care, and doctors deserve respect. Texas legislators should fix Texas’ abortion laws so they reflect our shared Texas values. Texas Impact has tools and resources to...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Human Rights, Latest Posts
Texas Impact recently had the opportunity to host a meeting of French Muslim leaders in our office. We shared information about our work, and the role faith communities play in Texas and U.S. public policy development. The delegation was in the US under the US...
by Bee Moorhead | Nov 19, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Latest Posts, Legislative, Resources
We’re tickled to present our new YouTube series, “Faith in Democracy!” Each episode provides engaging, accessible lessons in civics and civic engagement in Texas and beyond. Against the backdrop of Texas’ historic Capitol building, series host...
by Becca Edwards | Nov 18, 2024 | Climate Justice, Latest Posts
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan Friday morning staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration talked at the “America is All In” pavilion about one of my favorite topics, hazards and resilience. Victoria...
