Becca Edwards
@beccaedwards.bsky.social
Climate Action Fellow
Texas Impact
UMC GBCS
Rev. Dr.
church, science, and policy nerd, in no particular order
Texas Impact
UMC GBCS
Rev. Dr.
church, science, and policy nerd, in no particular order
Constituencies call for expanded, holistic just transition at #COP30
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Somos El Barco
COP President, Delegates Call for Expanded Multilateralism
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November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Constituencies call for expanded, holistic just transition at #COP30
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texasimpact.substack.com/p/somos-el-b...
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Why DIY disaster prep matters more than ever www.motherjones.com/environment/...
We may have to take climate risks into our own hands now
Why DIY disaster prep matters more than ever.
www.motherjones.com
July 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Why DIY disaster prep matters more than ever www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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As we close out this devastating holiday weekend with the flooding in Texas still weighing heavily on mine (and everyone else's) hearts & minds...a step back to remember that extreme weather is how we experience climate change.
Conversation & communication are a solution.
Conversation & communication are a solution.
July 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
As we close out this devastating holiday weekend with the flooding in Texas still weighing heavily on mine (and everyone else's) hearts & minds...a step back to remember that extreme weather is how we experience climate change.
Conversation & communication are a solution.
Conversation & communication are a solution.
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After Texas failed to pass a bill to improve flood warning systems, a Kerr County lawmaker says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which aimed to establish a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
bit.ly/44xMjyr
bit.ly/44xMjyr
Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local flood warning systems this year
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communicati...
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July 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
After Texas failed to pass a bill to improve flood warning systems, a Kerr County lawmaker says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which aimed to establish a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
bit.ly/44xMjyr
bit.ly/44xMjyr
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Too many in Washington seem resigned to China’s electro-dominance. It’s a terrible mistake.
www.douglewin.com/p/energy-su...
www.douglewin.com/p/energy-su...
Energy Submission
Too many in Washington seem resigned to China’s electro-dominance. It’s a terrible mistake.
www.douglewin.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Too many in Washington seem resigned to China’s electro-dominance. It’s a terrible mistake.
www.douglewin.com/p/energy-su...
www.douglewin.com/p/energy-su...
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Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
June 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
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Rain!
May 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Rain!
This meeting was a great multidisciplinary look at climate change in Texas. I am looking forward to next year!
🌎 Big thanks to everyone who joined us at the first-ever Texas Climate Conference at Rice!
Co-hosted by RSI, Dr. Sylvia Dee (Rice), and Dr. Andrew Dessler (Texas A&M), this two-day event brought together scientists, policymakers & community leaders to tackle Texas-sized climate challenges.
Co-hosted by RSI, Dr. Sylvia Dee (Rice), and Dr. Andrew Dessler (Texas A&M), this two-day event brought together scientists, policymakers & community leaders to tackle Texas-sized climate challenges.
April 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This meeting was a great multidisciplinary look at climate change in Texas. I am looking forward to next year!
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See the full interview with John Nielsen-Gammon in the video at the top of this story.
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
Funding ‘lapse’ cuts Southern Regional Climate Center at Texas A&M
KXAN Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin interviewed the SRCC’s director and Texas’ state climatologist John Nielson-Gammon about the cuts.
www.kxan.com
April 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
See the full interview with John Nielsen-Gammon in the video at the top of this story.
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
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The TX Senate voted 22-9 for anti renewable energy bill. Democrats Chuy Hinojosa and Borris Miles joined w all Republicans in voting for it. environmentamerica.org/texas/media-...
Environment Texas condemns Senate passage of anti-renewable energy legislation
environmentamerica.org
April 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The TX Senate voted 22-9 for anti renewable energy bill. Democrats Chuy Hinojosa and Borris Miles joined w all Republicans in voting for it. environmentamerica.org/texas/media-...
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A new battery record in ERCOT! 5,970 megawatts. Beat the old one by nearly 400 megawatts. This is great for the Texas grid & for consumers. It's a fully dispatchable, flexible resource ready to go during times of scarcity. Batteries are changing the grid for the better.
April 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A new battery record in ERCOT! 5,970 megawatts. Beat the old one by nearly 400 megawatts. This is great for the Texas grid & for consumers. It's a fully dispatchable, flexible resource ready to go during times of scarcity. Batteries are changing the grid for the better.
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Heavy downpours are becoming more intense in the United States as climate change supercharges the water cycle.
@kxan.com notes Austin, Texas ranks 94th (out of 144) on the list of an increase in rain intensity of 10% or higher.
More ➡️ www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
@kxan.com notes Austin, Texas ranks 94th (out of 144) on the list of an increase in rain intensity of 10% or higher.
More ➡️ www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Heavy downpours are becoming more intense in the United States as climate change supercharges the water cycle.
@kxan.com notes Austin, Texas ranks 94th (out of 144) on the list of an increase in rain intensity of 10% or higher.
More ➡️ www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
@kxan.com notes Austin, Texas ranks 94th (out of 144) on the list of an increase in rain intensity of 10% or higher.
More ➡️ www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
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Your occasional reminder that more extreme rain events is one of the oldest predictions of climate science.
April 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Your occasional reminder that more extreme rain events is one of the oldest predictions of climate science.
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The Senate Business & Commerce Committee passed a requirement for 50% of new generation to be dispatchable but excluded batteries. Due to gas turbine supply chain constraints, SB 388 would significantly slow Texas economic growth and raise costs.
www.douglewin.com/p/senate-co...
www.douglewin.com/p/senate-co...
Senate Committee Says Batteries Aren't Dispatchable: Grid Roundup #44
Senate B&C Committee advances bill that would severely restrict power development and economy; resistance heat bill filed; backup power workshop next week; Chairman King's wildfire bills to be heard.
www.douglewin.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Senate Business & Commerce Committee passed a requirement for 50% of new generation to be dispatchable but excluded batteries. Due to gas turbine supply chain constraints, SB 388 would significantly slow Texas economic growth and raise costs.
www.douglewin.com/p/senate-co...
www.douglewin.com/p/senate-co...
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The Senate will pass SB 388 out of committee this AM. It will exclude batteries from the definition of dispatchable generation; 50% of new generation will have to be gas but turbines aren't available until 2030. This bill would bring Texas economic growth to a screeching halt.
March 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Senate will pass SB 388 out of committee this AM. It will exclude batteries from the definition of dispatchable generation; 50% of new generation will have to be gas but turbines aren't available until 2030. This bill would bring Texas economic growth to a screeching halt.
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The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.
With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.
www.texastribune.org
March 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.
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To the surprise of no one in Texas rn, wind power hit a record last night at 28,470 megawatts. (It's *very* windy here today.) Another day of nearly 75% of demand met by renewables and 85% emission free.
March 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
To the surprise of no one in Texas rn, wind power hit a record last night at 28,470 megawatts. (It's *very* windy here today.) Another day of nearly 75% of demand met by renewables and 85% emission free.
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80% of major U.S. power outages (1K+) from 2000–2023 were caused by extreme weather. These disruptions affect water, food & healthcare access.
@noaa.gov's helpful data shows how climate change impacts our power grid and what you can do to prepare
⚡ www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
@noaa.gov's helpful data shows how climate change impacts our power grid and what you can do to prepare
⚡ www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
March 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
80% of major U.S. power outages (1K+) from 2000–2023 were caused by extreme weather. These disruptions affect water, food & healthcare access.
@noaa.gov's helpful data shows how climate change impacts our power grid and what you can do to prepare
⚡ www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
@noaa.gov's helpful data shows how climate change impacts our power grid and what you can do to prepare
⚡ www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
Well done, Science Moms!
Guess what - our Science Moms climate ad made this top ten best (upcoming) Super Bowl ads list! The only nonprofit ad on the list!
Warning: do not watch without a tissue
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Warning: do not watch without a tissue
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/a...
ByTheTime
YouTube video by Science Moms
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February 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Well done, Science Moms!
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Private property rights or an expansion of "the police power of the state?" Energy abundance or scarcity? The Legislature has some big choices ahead.
www.douglewin.com/p/a-time-fo...
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A Time for Choosing
Private property rights or an expansion of "the police power of the state?" Energy abundance or scarcity? The Legislature has some big choices ahead.
www.douglewin.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Private property rights or an expansion of "the police power of the state?" Energy abundance or scarcity? The Legislature has some big choices ahead.
www.douglewin.com/p/a-time-fo...
www.douglewin.com/p/a-time-fo...
Is anyone else having trouble accessing the NOAA webpage today?
January 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Is anyone else having trouble accessing the NOAA webpage today?
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Climate change is creating warmer, drier conditions that cause fire seasons in some regions like western North America to last longer and be more active. Read more:
Yes, Climate Change is Raising the Risks—and Stakes—of Extreme Wildfires
Rising temperatures, parched forests, and shifting precipitation patterns are fueling severe wildfires with unprecedented impacts. There is still time to act.
www.nature.org
January 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Climate change is creating warmer, drier conditions that cause fire seasons in some regions like western North America to last longer and be more active. Read more:
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In the 3hrs since I wrote this article, did kid pickup, made dinner, had a phone call — an entire neighborhood burned down and people were abandoning their cars and running for their lives and bulldozers were pushing through cars to make space for the fire trucks
www.fastcompany.com/91256483/the...
www.fastcompany.com/91256483/the...
The horrifying L.A. wildfires are being fueled by the worst conditions January has ever seen
Southern California is experiencing a midwinter drought at the same time as dangerous Santa Ana winds, leading to a wildfire in the Pacific Palisades.
www.fastcompany.com
January 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
In the 3hrs since I wrote this article, did kid pickup, made dinner, had a phone call — an entire neighborhood burned down and people were abandoning their cars and running for their lives and bulldozers were pushing through cars to make space for the fire trucks
www.fastcompany.com/91256483/the...
www.fastcompany.com/91256483/the...
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South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/20/t...
South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money
San Miguel Electric Cooperative's plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.
www.texastribune.org
December 21, 2024 at 2:36 AM
South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/20/t...