The rising gas prices have state leaders and others searching for ways to limit their impacts on the economy. But it also brings up questions about San Diego’s reliance on gas-driven cars and climate change. Plus, a new study shows San Diego’s existing climate action measure won’t put the city on track to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2035. And, the state requirement that cars be zero-emission by 2035 forces questions of what to do with hazardous waste created by batteries. Next, climate disasters are creating anxiety and fear for the future. In response, some mental health professionals are encouraging people to become active in the climate justice movement as an act of personal resilience. Meanwhile, the Biden administration dropped out of negotiations to compensate families separating migrant families at the border, surprising many advocates. Finally, a look at the La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere of ‘Bhangin’ It: A Bangin’ New Musical’ about a mixed-race woman involved in competitive collegiate Bhangra.