Major Environmental Challenges in San Antonio

San Antonio is among the many U.S. cities feeling the significant impact of climate change, from shifting weather patterns to strain on local resources. But the city isn’t facing these challenges alone — organizations like San Antonio’s Catholic Seminary are stepping up to make a meaningful difference. This piece explores how the seminary is combating environmental issues by educating communities and future religious leaders on practical, faith-informed solutions, demonstrating how theological institutions can serve as active partners in local climate resilience efforts. By connecting environmental responsibility to Catholic teaching and pastoral formation, San Antonio’s Catholic Seminary is helping build a more sustainability-minded faith community equipped to respond to the city’s ecological challenges. This piece is part of an ongoing series examining how major U.S. cities are confronting climate change through interfaith and religious engagement. Viewers interested in comparing urban responses can also check out a related video on Chicago and the climate crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEScmFOUqNo