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In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
By Jennifer Mcdermott, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand Wednesday to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.America’s most decorated cross-country skier is part of “Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group that sent a coalition to Washington ...
Key takeaway ”Diggins retired from professional ski racing this year after earning bronze in the women’s 10‑kilometer interval start at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
As San Antonio residents consider the visit of Olympian Jessie Diggins to Capitol Hill, they may reflect on the local implications of climate change. While Diggins' sport of cross-country skiing may seem distant from the Texas landscape, the issues she advocates for, such as clean air and water, are highly relevant to the San Antonio area. The city's own struggles with air quality and water management make the weakening of Environmental Protection Agency regulations a concern for local residents. Furthermore, the athlete-driven environmental group "Protect Our Winters" that Diggins is part of may inspire local community groups in Terrell Hills and Bexar County to take action on environmental issues, potentially paving the way for bipartisan efforts to address climate change at the local level. Diggins' message of long-term thinking and collaboration may resonate with San Antonio residents who are working to build a more sustainable future for their community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand Wednesday to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.America’s most decorated cross-country skier is part of “Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group that sent a coalition to Washington ...
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