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Climate Corner Articles and Videos
Climate Conversation – Geothermal Energy
Join the conversation with panelists: Kevin Kitz, geothermal engineer from Boise, Idaho; Dawn Johnston, Principal Director of Clearwater Reserves of Tyler, Texas and Joe Batir of SMU Geothermal lab.
Climate Conversation – Climate Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
With US Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Austin Sierra Club climate legislation specialist Bob Hendricks. Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act will fight climate change, along with how the act will help homeowners invest in green energy.
Climate Conversation – COP-26 Climate Conference
Join the Climate Converation with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and CCL’s Southeast Regional Coordinator Solemi Hernandez on Wednesday February 16 at 7pm CST Live on Youtube.
Climate Conversation – Congressional Action Plan
Watch the video of the climate conversation with 14 term US Congressman Lloyd Doggett who co-sponsored HT 763: The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
Climate Conversation – Gulf Coast Sea Level Rise
Watch the video of our climate conversation about Gulf coasts sea level rise with Dr. Rhiannon Bezore and Bruce Melton.
Climate Corner – Possible State Laws
As we write (mid-May), we are reaching the peak moments when the Texas Legislature makes its final decisions for 2021-2022, barring any special sessions called by the Governor. Numerous bills that...
Climate corner – The tide is turning
At the end of January General Motors made a stunning announcement: they will be offering 20 electric vehicles in 2023 and their entire fleet will be electric by 2035. Simultaneously, of...
Climate Conversation – Proposed Climate Legislation for the 2021 Texas Legislature
Watch video of the climate conversation with Damien Brockmann, policy director for Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt and Cyrus Reed from the Sierra club.
Climate Corner – Texas Climate Legislation 2021
Barrett Sundberg 2 Feb, 2021 The Texas Legislature, which meets only once every two years, is now in session. The "Lege" is considering several proposed laws that may affect climate change. Possibly...
Climate Corner – New National Era?
by Barrett Sundberg Dec 2020 Since its climate resolution last year, WPNA has kept an eye on national legislation related to climate, to keep its pledge of seeking positive action from legislators...