Climate Inequity and Health

Education & Empowerment is a foundational strategy for climate action, included in the SA Climate Ready Plan. The City is working with Texas Creative, Ltd. (TXC), a woman- and locally-owned public relations company, to ensure that the City of San Antonio communicates with the public in engaging and accessible ways. TXC has provided direct funding for local grassroots organizations, including disABILITYsa, The Empower House (formerly Martinez Street Women’s Center), Yanawana Herbolarios, and The Health Collaborative, to engage with frontline communities, and conduct a study to understand attitudes and perceptions of community members. 

The study found that most San Antonio adults believe that climate change is occurring (81%) and having an impact on San Antonio (78%), and that government and business cooperation is needed to address climate change.