Texas Climate News

How is climate change affecting fierce windstorms like Houston's derecho? texasclimatenews.org/2024/05/21/der…

texasclimatenews.org/2023/10/15/tcn… TCN Digest: What comes after 2023’s Big Heat? (Don’t get your hopes up.)

The Treasury Department's definition will affect billions of dollars in federal subsidies for the nascent industry. Hydrogen fuel could replace oil, gas, and coal in a range of applications with no carbon emissions when used. texasclimatenews.org/2023/03/20/the…

The Inflation Reduction Act will put the energy-saving technology within financial reach of many thousands of low- and middle-income Texans. TCN contributing editor Bob Henson provides an in-depth look at what’s in store. texasclimatenews.org/2023/03/02/hea…

Billions have been spent on ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing. Two university researchers report how they followed the money trail through U.S. tax filings to track the huge sums paid out to shape federal policy. texasclimatenews.org/2023/02/18/big…

The U.S. has promised to move away from fossil fuels, but the natural gas industry is booming – America's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas is expanding facilities in Corpus Christi. Plus three other podcast stories. texasclimatenews.org/2023/02/02/dri…

TCN Digest articles present our summary selections of recent news with a common theme or close connections, along with explanatory context and links for further reading. texasclimatenews.org/2023/01/20/tcn…

While too much rainfall threatened some regions, extreme heat and too little precipitation worsened risks elsewhere. Climate change is intensifying such extreme events and causing them to occur more frequently. texasclimatenews.org/2023/01/06/202…

With the social media platform in turmoil, scientists from Texas and elsewhere are pondering their next steps as they watch their reader engagement drop and dismissal of climate change rise. texasclimatenews.org/2022/12/12/elo…

One of the world’s leading Earth scientists explains why the 1.5-degree Celsius goal is important, how the outcome of the climate summit in Egypt means it’s unlikely to be met, and what we can still do about it. texasclimatenews.org/2022/12/02/aft…

An international conference began this week in Montreal with a target that's more complex than it sounds – protecting 30% of nature by 2030. Countries are debating what conservation actions should count and how to pay for them. texasclimatenews.org/2022/12/08/wha…

Coral reefs – indicators of overall ocean health – have fared better in the Flower Garden Banks Marine Sanctuary than many reefs elsewhere. But researchers have now concluded that could change as Gulf waters heat up. texasclimatenews.org/2022/11/23/cor…

Republican victories in Texas mean explicit, state-level climate action seems sure to be a continuing nonstarter. But the failure of a “red wave” to materialize nationally means Biden’s legislative achievements appear secure. texasclimatenews.org/2022/11/11/tcn…

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A new report by an independent, Canada-based think tank found a broad consensus of published research supports the International Energy Agency’s conclusion that new oil and gas fields are at odds with the climate target. texasclimatenews.org/2022/10/27/new…

We examined the websites of the Republican and Democratic candidates for Texas governor, land commissioner and railroad commissioner. Their discussions of issues weren’t always what you might expect. texasclimatenews.org/2022/11/06/ana…

As consumer interest in EVs grows, government officials at all levels in Texas are working to decide how to add infrastructure to support more EV ownership in the state, a transportation researcher at Texas A&M said. texasclimatenews.org/2022/10/15/the…

A sampling of recent coverage – articles, maps, videos and photos that explain and illustrate hurricane intensification, the growing hazards of storm surge and the role of population growth in vulnerable areas. texasclimatenews.org/2022/10/05/hur…

Crossing a “tipping point” threshold causes large, potentially irreversible changes in the Earth system. A study found a “significant likelihood” that several thresholds will be crossed if warming exceeds 1.5 C. texasclimatenews.org/2022/09/09/glo…