Texas Climate & Energy
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is the largest energy-producing and energy-consuming state in the nation. Texas produces more electricity than any other state, generating almost twice as much as Florida, the second-highest electricity-producing state. Thus, Texas has a disproportionate impact on the ability of the U.S. and the global community to mitigate climate change. Texas also can be an energy justice leader, ensuring that energy production doesn’t harm vulnerable communities, and energy is available even to the marginalized.
Light and Life
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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Cyrus Reed on Climate Change and Winter Storm Uri
Cyrus Reed, Ph.D. Conservation Director of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, explains the connections between climate change; the failure of the Texas electric grid during Winter Storm Uri; and the upcoming sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of...
Global Religious Service Database
Migration is a complex global issue that can be influenced from any number of factors such as climate resilience, economic stability and the presence of conflict. We have created a database that demonstrates what major religious organizations are involved in global or...
After 2021’s Winter Storm, Grid Uncertainty Continues
In February 2021, the Texas electric grid experienced one of its biggest reliability challenges from the impact of Winter Storm Uri. This storm left millions of Texans without power and water for several days, imposing physical, emotional, and financial trauma on the...
Path of Hope Training Video for Congressional Visits
Resources for Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief
We know that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and our hearts go out to those faced with even more adversity as a result of Hurricane Laura. We ask that you pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Laura. Below is a list of resources, including contact...
New Climate Justice Study
Texas Impact announces the release of a groundbreaking climate change study guide for faith communities. The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities is a small group, discussion-based series that leads even first-time climate advocates into...
Should They Stay or Should They Go?
Two recent rulings highlight the complex drivers of global migration and our responsibility to welcome the sojourner. While the US Supreme Court affirmed the Trump Administration’s cold-shoulder approach, the United Nations Human Rights Commission issued its...
What’s Next for Climate
The 2019 United Nations climate negotiations, COP25, are over—and they did not go well, despite being the longest negotiation session since the first COP 25 years ago. However, the annual COP event is actually just one aspect of the ongoing international climate...
Live from COP25 – Day Six
My second day at COP 25 was 12/10/19. The attendees are very diverse. There are both men and women, young and old, but mostly white and English speakers. Every session I have attended has been conducted in English. The presenters consistently have impressive...
The Faith Community and Climate Change
Today I attended a training led by GreenFaith, an environmental faith-based organization, currently based in the USA but looking to go international. In the midst of busy negotiations and meetings, around 40 people of faith took time out of their schedules to sit with...