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How cities can center equity in EV charging

Cities can work to ensure they roll out EV charging infrastructure equitably by listening and collaborating

Kalena Thomhave - 03-29-2023

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US energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind

The US Energy Department said Wednesday it has a new strategy to meet the goal of vastly expanding offshore wind energy

Jennifer McDermott - 03-29-2023

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Report: Renewable energy growth falls short of climate goal

Deployment of new wind and solar power plants needs to be drastically ramped up by the end of the decade

MySanAntonio - 03-29-2023

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“Nature-based solutions” like trees and rain gardens can be cost-effective climate adaptations, advocates say

Momentum is building for land- and water-based infrastructure strategies.

Kalena Thomhave - 03-29-2023

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$700M in Grants for Local EV Chargers Announced

The Biden administration opened up applications for $700 million in grants for local governments to install EV chargers

Daniel C. Vock - 03-24-2023

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The Right Way to Build Climate Change Resilience

The Inflation Reduction Act and others are offering all-too-rare opportunities for state and local governments.

Chip Kline and Simone Maloz - 03-24-2023

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How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring

Climate change is altering spring growing conditions, and plant life is changing along with it.

PBS - 03-24-2023

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The IPCC says we need to phase down fossil fuels, fast. Here’s how the US could do it.

A new report lists 10 policies to constrain polluting infrastructure and achieve key climate goals.

Joseph Winters - 03-24-2023

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WWF's Earth Hour launches the Biggest Hour For Earth

Give an Hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet.

Earth Hour - 03-16-2023

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How One Texas Town Is Rethinking the American Lawn

The North Texas suburb of Lewisville is encouraging residents to let their lush, manicured yards grow wild.

Will McCarthy - 03-15-2023

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San Antonio Water System (SAWS) improving resiliency through purchase of Enchanted Rock generators

The San Antonio Water System will install backup power for emergency resilience.

Enchanted Rock, LLC - 03-15-2023

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Inflation Reduction Act Invests Over $120 Million in Proven Projects to Advance Climate Resilience, Conservation and Equity

Interior today announced a more than $120 million investment from the Inflation Reduction Act

US Department of the Interior - 03-15-2023

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San Antonio cement site commissions 17,800MWh solar power plant

Alamo Cement Company has commissioned its new 17,800MWh solar power plant at its San Antonio cement plant in Texas.

GLOBAL CEMENT STAFF - 03-15-2023

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Extreme Heat is a Health Crisis, Scientists Warn. And Climate Change Is Making It Worse

“The climate is changing, and we are not adapted to be able to deal with it from a health perspective" an expert warned....

Isabella O'Malley - 02-28-2023

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Black historic sites fading amid neglect and climate change

Hundreds of sites important to Black history are at risk of disappearing due to climate change.

Russell Contreras & Keldy Ortiz - 02-28-2023

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Investing in communities builds climate resilience

How local leaders can partner with financial institutions to support frontline communities.

Erin Ceynar & Samantha Ender - 02-28-2023

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A Looming El Niño Could Give Us a Preview of Life at 1.5C of Warming

The hotter weather pattern might push the Earth into unprecedented territory next year.

Kate Yoder - 02-28-2023

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Seeing Gold in Spinning Turbines: Why Texas Is Winning U.S. Renewable Race

Texas produces over double the wind-powered electricity than the second-highest state, Iowa.

Jess Thomson - 02-28-2023

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Tired Of Being Told To ‘Adapt,’ An Indigenous Community Wrote Its Own Climate Action Plan

Long before anyone called this place northwest Montana or considered it a tourist destination, it sustained the tribes.

Carly Graf - 02-21-2023

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How To Build A Better Bike-Share Program

This story is part of the Cities + Solutions series, which chronicles inspiring climate initiatives in U.S. communities....

GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA - 02-21-2023

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The Biden Administration Aims to Make EV Charging as Easy as Filling Up

The first comprehensive standards for public EV charging stations will help ensure reliability and accessibility.

Gabriela Aoun Angueira - 02-21-2023

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How the "electrify everything" movement went mainstream

One in five Americans now lives in an area that's trying to move buildings off fossil fuels

Emily Pontecorvo - 02-21-2023

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How San Antonio wants to change the way old houses are demolished

Rather than mechanically demolish the home and take everything to the dump, he will deconstruct it piece by piece...

San Antonio Report - 02-25-2022

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New homes in San Antonio to be electric vehicle ready

The San Antonio City Council approved new building codes that requires builders to install 240 volt outlets in new homes...

Environment Texas - 11-11-2022

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Can Cities Eliminate Heat-Related Deaths? Phoenix Is Trying.

This story is part of the Cities + Solutions series, which first appeared in Grist’s climate solutions newsletter

Emma Loewe - 02-14-2023

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Attention nature lovers! Researchers need your help counting birds this weekend.

Look up this weekend to help count birds and document climate change during Audubon's Great Backyard Bird Count.      

Dinah Voyles Pulver - 02-14-2023

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Exxon Shuts Down Algae Fuel Research Program

Exxon has pulled the plug on its green fuels from algae research after 15 years. Was it ever real or just a PR stunt?

Steve Hanley - 02-14-2023

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Home of the future: Climate-friendly, electrified and closer than ever

The technology and policies are falling into place. But we’ll need a revolution in U.S. home retrofit business models......

Jeff St. John, Canary Media - 02-14-2023

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San Antonio designates $1 million for cool pavement pilot project

Stretches of pavement across the city may not get as scorching hot in the extreme Texas summer...

San Antonio Report - 12-21-2022

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Exxon reports record profits, doubles down on fossil fuels

The White House responds with renewed calls to boost production.

Lylla Younes - 02-10-2023

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The climate solution beneath your feet

This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter.

Casey Crownhart - 02-10-2023

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How — and why — to heat-proof your home before summer

Keeping cool doesn't have to mean going broke.

Vivi Smilgius - 02-10-2023

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US Emissions of the World’s Most Potent Greenhouse Gas Are 56 Percent Higher Than EPA Estimates, a New Study Shows

Electric utilities are likely responsible for the nation’s higher than expected emissions of sulfur hexafluoride.

Phil McKenna - 02-01-2023

BLOGS

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Local Community Groups Collaborate on Climate Priorities

City of San Antonio collaborates with local community groups to gather climate prioritiesThe City of San Antonio's O...

Office of Sustainability - 01-31-2023

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Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) Program

This month’s blog focuses on the Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) program and the historic Travis Bu...

Office of Sustainability - 03-30-2022

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Biodiversity and Food Systems

This month the Office of Sustainability (OS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly Lyons and Stephen Lucke. The topic we are d...

Office of Sustainability - 12-01-2021

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Youth and Young Adult Engagement

This month, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is speaking with Aaron Arguello, member of the SA Climate Ready Climate Eq...

SA Office of Sustainability - 10-27-2021

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Transportation: EV’s and Mass Transit with Rick Cavender & Kathleen “Kammy” Horne

This month, the Office of Sustainability (OS) is pleased to welcome two guests as we discuss electric vehicles and mass ...

SA Office of Sustainability - 09-30-2021

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Workforce Development and Equity with James Cooper

The Office of Sustainability (OS) is excited to continue our new blog series, featuring interviews with community leader...

SA Office of Sustainability - 08-31-2021

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Health and Climate with Dr. Adelita Cantu

Over the coming months, the Office of Sustainability (OS) will be interviewing community leaders on important issues sur...

SA Office of Sustainability - 08-03-2021

PAST EVENTS

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Event flyer event 3/18/2023, 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Culturingua - Earth Hour Event

3830 Parkdale Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229

Every year, communities around the globe count down together to celebrate Earth Hour and take one iconic action: switch ...

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