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May 2021
Outcomes of the May 1 Election: Possibilities and Actions
Common Ground for Texans and the League of Women Voters Austin Area invites you to join us! Our expert panelists will share their perspectives on the impacts of the 8 ballot initiatives from the May 1st election. After the panelists' presentations, we will divide into…
Find out more »Building Decarbonization: A Climate Imperative
In the fight to address climate change and decarbonize our economy, we must decarbonize homes and businesses to eliminate building sector emissions. But how? Pecan Street’s 2019 Electric Texas report examined the possibility of converting all residential heating in ERCOT’s service area to electric. Building on that…
Find out more »Coffee & Conversation: Oil, Gas, and PetroChem Industries in Texas
Bill Bray, formerly at ExxonMobil, will give a presentation on the Oil, Gas and PetroChem industries in Texas and how the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will impact them. The Energy Transition with a predictably rising price on carbon will certainly drive change, but…
Find out more »How to Build a Society for Friends and Wellness (Not Cars and Things)
Join the upcoming Housing & Planning Department Imagine Austin Speaker Series on May 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Presently, with 7.8 billion people on the planet, we are using 1.6x more resources than the Earth can sustain. With our population expected to peak…
Find out more »Civics 201: Engaging With The School Board
Let’s learn about engaging with the school board. Who are they? What do they do? How can we work with them? In the fifth session of the Civics 201 series, we will have a chance to chat with Arati Singh, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large and…
Find out more »June 2021
Circular Meet-Ups: Let’s close the loop
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more about…
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