El Paso City Council approves climate action plan to address rising heat
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Published on March 21, 2026.
El Paso, Texas, has approved a Climate Action Plan to address rising temperatures and environmental concerns. The plan aims to address issues such as climate change, drought, and poor air quality. Residents have reported seeing the city becoming hotter in recent years, with one stating that summer started in February this year. The average El Paso temperature has risen by more than five degrees Fahrenheit since 1970, the third-highest rise among cities nationwide. The city will focus on making buildings more energy efficient and expanding its tree canopy to add shade and improve air quality, with some supporting the plan but raising concerns about costs.
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