For many Houstonians, climate change is at the doorstep. It shows up as a burst pipe after a winter freeze, flooded homes after a storm, rising insurance costs, and unbearable heat. These often accompany unexpected costs and anxiety about impending disasters.
At a Houston People’s Hearing on Climate Change, elected officials and residents gathered to share stories of survival and push for greater urgency in preparing for increasingly destructive weather events across Texas.
The hearing, part of a national series organized by the Climate Action Campaign, centered on lived experiences from people who say climate disasters are becoming a defining reality of everyday life in Houston…