Almost 90% of the national parks are impacted by air pollution including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains, obstructing the awe inspiring views of geological wonders and night skies. The State of Texas is currently updating its plan to reduce pollution impacting these parks and the health of visitors in surrounding communities and need to hear...
In a world that so often feels defined by extremes, it can be tempting to rely on the white supremacy culture characteristic of either/or thinking*, where we define events, ideas, and people as either all good or all bad . As we look towards Joe...
Javier Wallace, founder of Black Austin Tours, presents an engaging and interactive lecture featuring Austin's Black History. "This VIRTUAL historic tour will take us through the beginnings of Austin's Black community through the present. Guests will learn about The City of Austin's 1928 Master Plan...
Join Solar United Neighbors & Environment Texas & learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll discuss the technology, economics, and financing of solar energy systems. You'll also learn about the solar co-ops we have launched: • Dallas...
2021 MLK Celebration Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Virtual Circles The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Circle works to "bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism." Join us in healing our communities by dismantling the false...
Power concedes nothing without a demand. Frederick Douglass went on to describe that in order to win, one must first be clear on what change you seek and who is preventing that change from happening. The same can be said for climate justice and the...
The Texas Senate Special Committee is having last minute hearings from now through the end of February. This training will prepare you to either testify virtually or submit written testimony to the Committee. We'll cover: Logistics of testifying How to testify How to ensure your...
During the opening pitch event, you will hear from businesses and institutions consistently generating or collecting by-product, surplus or otherwise underutilized materials streams in Austin, Texas that could be put to higher and better use in new social enterprises. Join us for a virtual presentation...
Continuing our discussion of the lay of the legislative land and where we expect environmental and climate bills to be debated, we invite you to keep the conversation going and explore strategies for success in the Pink Dome. For folx concerned about the climate and...
Part 1- Voting Rights & Redistricting a National Perspective Speaker Michael Li - Brennan Center Part 2 - Voting Rights & Redistricting; Impact on Communities of Color in Texas Speaker Dr. Victoria M. Defrancesco Soto - Dean of Civic Engagement LBJ School of Public Affairs...
