El Paso is one of the fastest warming cities in the country. Over the last two years heat deaths rose sharply. But investigating the health risks of extreme heat in El Paso I found that data is lacking and the local group tasked with responding has no dedicated funding (1)

My latest; a Category 5 hurricane slams into Jamaica as climate change fuels stronger storms and environmental advocates call for fossil fuel companies to pay for damages https://t.co/oMkagX3LwN @insideclimate

If you haven't been listening to @MarfaRadio's new podcast about the 90's Republic of Texas standoff in the Davis Mountains you're missing out. Ep 4 is out now - about the moment when things got serious: https://t.co/ak5VJeznOw Whole show:

I once saw boots for an Odessa rep at this outlet. Someone please write the story.

For @TexasObserver, I looked into how the Texas state government handles thousands of wage-theft complaints each year. We analyzed data, reviewed government records and talked to attorneys to see wassup 👇

Some 30 years ago, Paul and Elena Westbrook considered the earth’s rotations around the sun to make a big life choice: where to build a home. https://t.co/hLC98WmX9W

Trump admin’s “Smart Wall” plan includes a number of projects in the Big Bend region, though it appears for now the national park would be spared from physical barriers. Here’s what we know at @MarfaRadio:

Crews broke ground this week on the state’s first end-to-end produced water lithium project, a move expected to position East Texas as a player in the sector amid fierce global competition over critical metals. @dallasnews

Here are some reports on the topic: "Since October 2023, Israeli authorities have deliberately obstructed Palestinians’ access to the adequate amount of water required for survival in the Gaza Strip." https://t.co/muN83DzrZo

The director of the water utility had praised Israel as a model of water conservation. The activists painted a different picture and called on Chihuahua to reject partnerships with Israeli water companies. Many students in the audience applauded in support of the protesters.

Today I attended a forum in Cd Juárez about water. The state & city water utilities invited a rep of the Israeli water company Mekorot to talk. Just before his talk began, a group of activists interrupted the event, denouncing how Israel deprives Palestinians access to water.

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Did it feel a little fresh overnight? Last night had the coolest overnight temperatures in El Paso since May 7th. #txwx

Three people have been killed in Ecuador amid nationwide protests triggered in part by crackdowns on environmentalists, according to civil society and human rights groups. https://t.co/YNeXwGsNVX

Parte la flotilla Yaku Mama rumbo a Belém, en demanda de protección real de la Amazonia y financiamiento directo a pueblos indígenas #cop30 https://t.co/UsPQr0gNjP

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And nearly 20 children, two of whom have cancer. https://t.co/c4f165DKRa @nicoleMfoy

México es uno de los principales productores de flourita, mineral importante para la tecnología de transición. La UE quiere sustituir importaciones de China. Disputa geopolítica. Mi reportaje: https://t.co/Ou2PoDl42k

New Report Examines Fossil Fuel Ties of Dozens of Trump Admin Hires Aidan Hughes and @psskow report for @insideclimate https://t.co/ejruroz9TH

Excelente reportaje sobre el gasoducto/proyecto LNG Saguaro en ambos lados de la frontera. De las pocas publicaciones que ha conectado el boom del gas en Texas con México. Véanlo!

hi from EL PASO 🫡 excited to be here so i can keep you posted on a major hearing in federal court to decide whether TX can use its new gerrymandered congressional map in next year's election. here's my day 1 recap: https://t.co/GvYFDSwDpz

Faster aging. Trouble focusing. Dementia. From our brains to our DNA, extreme heat is wreaking havoc on our bodies — and we're experiencing it more and more. Here's what you need to know: