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Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
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Urge Congress to Support International Climate Funding
The United States has shown that it is serious about meeting its domestic emissions reduction targets with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and other policies that...
Update on Title 42
This past November Judge Emmet G. Sullivan found the enforcement of Title 42 is in violation of several laws and announced the policy’s termination by Dec. 21st of this year....
Ep. 230 Midterm Election Wrap-up
The dust has settled for a majority of races in the 2022 midterm elections with run-offs scheduled for December 13th. Texas Impact’s Advocacy Director, Joshua Houston, joins Scott to discuss his take-aways from the results so far and turn our direction toward the upcoming 88th Texas Legislature. Bill filing has already begun and January is just around the corner. It’s time for Texans of faith to be active and engaged!
It’s the Methane
Special contribution by Reverend Mel Caraway Although methane was not on the official agenda for COP27, it has emerged as an important part of this year’s discussions. ...
A Minister, A Scientist, and a Diplomat Walk into a COP
Special contribution by Reverend Mel Caraway, Texas Interfaith Power & Light Coordinator I’m sure you’ve heard the story about three men who walked into a bar. Oh,...
#TogetherForImplementation
Special contribution by Rev. Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director, North Carolina Council of Churches The theme of COP 27 is #TogetherForImplementation. Of the many...
COP27: Energy Day with Secretary Granholm
My second day at COP27 kicked off on a high note with a diligent overview of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) from Secretary Jennifer Granholm of the Department of Energy. On...
Time & Treasure: Faith-Based Disaster Response
When disaster strikes, faith communities respond. From local congregations to global institutions, organizations grounded in all the major faith traditions participate in...
Statement on EPA Proposed Supplemental Methane Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its latest regulatory proposal to reduce substantially oil and gas methane pollution. The new draft builds on and...
COP27 Final Thoughts
After a busy week in Sharm El Sheikh, I’ve seen, heard and learned a lot. I feel that I am taking home a better understanding of climate change in general and the process of COP....