Sponsored Post - from Texas Disposal Systems In recent weeks, Central Texas has faced historic bouts of flooding which has resulted in devastating property damage, water shortages, and boil water notices throughout the region. When disaster hits – whether it’s a hurricane, storm, or flood –...
Seven days. That's how long Austinites went without clean water. For the first time ever, we couldn't be sure that what was coming out of our faucets was safe to drink. For the first time ever, we got a little taste of what other less fortunate...
Guest Post - from the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club On Thursday, October 18th in a 9 -1 vote, Austin City Council approved an Austin Energy utility-scale solar contract for a 144 MW solar power plant to be located southeast of Pflugerville. When completed...
We get the frustration. You know that voting is the right thing to do...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Fall is here, and Halloween is right around the corner! But, before you start breaking out the carving tools for your Jack-O-Lanterns, be sure you’ve got a plan for what to do with the seeds,...
We get it. Sometimes reading the news can be depressing...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Austin already has an extreme climate, and climate projections tell us that it’s going to get even more extreme. But the City of Austin is taking climate change very seriously, and there are many ways...
Sponsored Post - from the Hill Country Alliance The Hill Country Living + Rainwater Revival FESTIVAL returns to the Dripping Spring Ranch Park on Saturday, October 20th from 10am to 5pm. This free, one-day event promises something for everyone who loves the Texas Hill Country –...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability When you picture school cafeteria food, what comes to mind? Many of us remember being served foods like pizza, chicken tenders, and tater tots — not exactly healthy food options. Anneliese Tanner is trying to change that....
Who heard about the bad climate news this week? Who felt hopeless, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little panicked? You're not alone. After all, what are you supposed to do with the information that our climate crisis is coming on faster than we had previously thought? How...