Dear EarthTalk: How can it be that climate change—the major planetary issue of our time and a primary issue for Democrats—isn’t even on the agenda for Republicans in the upcoming elections?                                              -- Will Harris, Bridgeport, CT

Last week, Jon Mark Hogg, candidate for U. S. Congress in Texas Congressional District 11, brought together four experts in rural healthcare for an eye-opening, non-partisan, online discussion of the challenges facing rural healthcare in Texas. 

AUSTIN – As the dog days of summer continue and temperatures across the state top triple digits, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans to take extra safety precautions, as the heat can pose an increased danger for at-risk populations — including children and …

AUSTIN – Sean Carter’s ability to speak was taken from him more than 15 years ago, when he was a college junior and went out drinking with friends. He knew he was in no condition to drive home – but neither was the buddy who gave him a ride. Without a plan for a sober ride, the drunk driver …

Rynlie Wingate recommends Volleman’s chocolate milk. “Saturday morning’s just got MOO-ch better!” says her mother, Jenny Wingate. Volleman’s was distributed in its unique glass jars to local market stores in Comanche, Texas. Rynlie gets her clothes local, too. Rynlie is the daughter of Shane…