(she/her) Ph.D., M.Div., Climate Action Fellow @TexasImpact. Recent seminary grad. Former env science prof. Climate, AQ, hydroclimate, theology, LGBTQ ally.
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Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
How likely is the heat we're feeling today driven by climate change? Very. The intense heat across more than half of Texas is 5x more likely with human-caused climate change than without it. We've loaded—and continue to load—the dice for extreme weather.
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
There's a rise in churches turning to solar power so they can preach sustainability along with their doctrines. grist.org/buildings/more-chu…
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
#TeamAnchia at the #TexasEnergySummit discussing energy efficiency.
During the 88(R) #TxLege, I filed legislation to increase the state’s energy efficiency goals and to create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.
Energy efficiency:
✅decreases energy demand
✅saves Texans $ on energy bills
✅creates jobs (1/2)
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
This is a really important speech.
Rep. Moody speaks in opposition to the final passage of SB4
#txlege
#SB4
youtu.be/X2Dx73TdOJo?si=rHRr…
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
This is one of the most impressive rapid intensification episodes I've ever seen in the Atlantic. Hurricane #Lee went from having no eye this morning to possibly Cat 5 intensity this evening. Absolutely incredible.
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
Building resilience to the climate risks we can no longer avoid is essential. As the floods, wildfires and heatwaves just this week underscore, though, it's no substitute for urgently cutting emissions. We cannot adapt our way out of the climate crisis. theguardian.com/environment/…
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
From leaking tanks to flaring, hear Tom Elmhorst’s #MyMethaneStory w/ @NewMexicoIPL on why the Permian Basin needs swift action on methane emissions. @EPA can protect communities by finalizing its rule to #CutMethane pollution by the end of the summer: bit.ly/44g4reX
So many fun possibilities!
It’s time to get space-crafty for #WorldEmbroideryDay on July 30! Get inspired by images from our many missions—create and share your own #NASAEmbroidery and we may share your art on our social streams July 30-Aug. 1. Learn more: bit.ly/3XMcpdy
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
The heatwaves and unbreathable air are a "new abnormal."
These so-called compound drought and heatwaves (or CDHW events) will happen roughly twice a year, each one lasting approximately 25 days.
Please read my @Salon coverage for more. @MichaelEMann
salon.com/2023/07/05/the-new…
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
The EPA proposed new federal limits on climate pollution from power plants. Tell @EPA to enact the strongest possible standards to cut climate pollution from power plants to protect our communities & our Sacred Earth.
interfaithpowerandlight.sals…
#Faiths4Climate #CutClimatePollution
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
Record-breaking heat is becoming the new normal in Texas. But extreme heat isn’t impacting every part of Texas the same.
The biggest jumps in record-breaking temperatures are in West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Gulf. bit.ly/3NOhzBh
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
Two records broken in #ERCOT this weekend:
Old peak demand weekend record: 77,359MW
New weekend record set today at 4:55pm: 79,024MW
Old solar record: 12,757MW
New solar record: 13,080MW
Despite high demand, prices were low thanks largely to renewables.
#txlege #energytwitter
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
Austin broke an all-time heat index record of 118 degrees on Wednesday. l8r.it/Ryys
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
ERCOT has called for conservation and conditions are very tight indeed today. Solar is making a massive, determinative difference, producing 12 gigawatts on peak. #txlege #txenergy #energytwitter
ercot.com/gridmktinfo/dashbo…
“The tools that had been used to amputate us from each other are things like partisanship, things like culture wars,” he said. “The term ‘religion’ literally means to re-ligament, to re-limb, to reconnect us.” politico.com/news/magazine/2…
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
Last week we kicked off our latest #WeeklyWitness legislative wrap-up series with Sen. Nathan Johnson
@NathanForTexas discussing the lege, the grid and keeping the lights on for Texans.
Watch the whole interview at txfaith.org/WWyoutube #txlege #fixthegrid
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline.
Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible.
More: AirNow.gov
Dr. Becca Edwards retweeted
When you get unprecedented springtime heat across large parts of Canada, you can expect the unexpected—as in the bizarre June fires now choking the U.S. Northeast. @CC_Yale
yaleclimateconnections.org/2…
