Sponsored Post - From Earth Day Austin This post was written by Janis Bookout, Outreach Manager of Earth Day Austin and the mother of two boys. At 5:30 am on April 22nd, I will be getting up very early to throw Ryan a breakfast surprise party (don’t...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability There are so many things to love about Austin and the Hill Country…. Majestic live oaks and shady pecan trees. The view from Mount Bonnell or from an inner-tube on the Guadalupe. Bats under the Congress...
Guest Post - From All Creation AllCreation.org is a local Austin blog that examines today’s biodiversity and environmental challenges through an interfaith/spirituality lens. This post is part of a series, showcasing environmental sermons and words of wisdom from prominent faith and spiritual leaders in Texas. This...
Sponsored Post - From Earth Day Austin This Year's Earth Day Is One Not To Miss There is truly something extraordinary about this year’s Earth Day 2017! This year, the star of the show is the huge array of immersive activities. Just a few of the more...
It has been a difficult few weeks for climate change policy in the US. If you haven't been following along, here's what's been going on: 1. Fuel Economy Standards - Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced that the EPA would begin reviewing (and possibly weakening) federal fuel economy...
A group of Austinites from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths came together on Sunday for the Third Annual Interfaith Preach-Off. The event invited a wide array of religious leaders to deliver short sermons on environmental topics. This year the theme was "Water is Life." At...
Sponsored Post - from the Elgin Agrarian Community Something’s happening in Elgin, Texas these days. It’s a strange sensation you can’t quite put your finger on, but you feel it when you’re there strolling Main Street on a random Thursday with a cup of Texas brewed...
Sponsored Post - from the National Parks Conservation Association This op-ed was written by Russ Whitlock, a 37-year veteran of the National Park Service, recently retired as superintendent of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. He also oversaw the partnership that drives the Waco Mammoth National...
As we mentioned earlier this month, now that the 60 day mark of this year's Texas legislative session has passed, bills are beginning to quickly make their way through the Capitol building. To help you keep up with it all, we'll be sharing regular updates on...
Sponsored Post - from Fourth& This post is written by Scott Sproat, Marketing Manager at Capsa Ventures, the developer of a new sustainability-focused condo building that is currently under construction in East Austin. Have you ever gone to work for someone, or joined a group because you...