Well, it happened. You've probably heard the news by now, but in case you haven't, President Donald Trump announced earlier today that he is pulling the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. In the coming weeks, the EcoNetwork will continue to report on what the consequences of...
*Please note – this interview is part of a series, during which the Austin EcoNetwork will be interviewing and profiling several Austinites considering a run for elected office at the state and federal levels. If you’re a candidate thinking about tossing your hat into the...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant...
Sponsored Post - from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) In April, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Preserve America Youth Summit (PAYS) joined together for their second Washington, D.C. Youth Summit- bringing the voices of young leaders to Capitol Hill. These two organizations have...
Guest Post - from Austin Habitat for Humanity This editorial was written by Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity. It was originally published just before the release of the CodeNEXT draft. If we look back at our city’s history, it’s easy to identify a few monumental...
*Please note - this interview is part of a series, during which the Austin EcoNetwork will be interviewing and profiling several Austinites considering a run for elected office at the state and federal levels. If you're a candidate thinking about tossing your hat into the...
"Here in Austin, Texas, we know that climate change is real," Those were the words of Austin Mayor Steve Adler as he spoke at the Austin People's Climate March late last month. The event was part of a series of marches being held across the...
Below is the text of a speech given by Janis Bookout at the Austin People's Climate March on Saturday, April 29th at the Texas State Capitol building. Janis is an organizer with 2020 or Bust and a mother of two. She is passionate about bringing an...
With less than a month left in the Texas legislative session, it seems like time for another update. Here's a few eco- and Austin-related bills that we've got our eyes on: The issue: Air Quality - As you might know, ozone pollution is a major problem...
Sponsored Post - from Texas Disposal Systems At Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the future by helping schools manage and divert waste to beneficial uses. That’s why we created the TDS Eco Academy, a program that educates...