Representative James Talarico will present questions to the panel of water experts listed below on Austin’s future water situation, plans to cope with shortages and ways for us to conserve water. Christopher Charles – Conservation Program Coordinator, Water Conservation Division, Austin Water. Chris is an...
Hear from the candidates running in Austin's mayoral election, as well as the District 7 and 10 City Council races. The event is hosted by EverGreen Austin, a group of diverse women with ties to the green community, working to ensure Austin invests urgently, generously,...
Since 2014, Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University (TAMU) has worked alongside the Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, a non-profit in Houston, to jointly investigate and document persistent vulnerabilities stemming from chronic pollution, natural hazards, as well as chemical and non-chemical stressors. Engaging local...
Join us for an impactful and timely panel discussion that will dive deep into how misinformation shapes immigration and discrimination. This conversation will explore the deep harm these falsehoods create while recognizing that the diversity of immigrants is the very foundation of America's strength and...
This year's Mitchell Sustainability Symposium will continue its focus on the intersection of sustainability and student education on UT Austin’s campus and beyond. We’ll look into the state of sustainability at UT Austin through a series of panel discussions, lectures, and student presentations. Dr. Shalanda...
Welcome to the Slow Fashion Festival! Founded in 2022, we’re on a mission to celebrate and promote the exciting world of slow fashion—where sustainability, ethical practices, and thoughtful consumption meet. Since our debut, we’ve produced a variety of events and publications that inspire and connect...
This talk surveys ten collaborative communities from around the globe that form the Intersecting Energy Cultures (IEC) Working Group, convened by the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities founding director, Dr. Bethany Wiggin, and Dr. Rebecca Macklin at the University of Aberdeen. The IEC working group...
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the next installment of Issues & Eggs as we introduce Austin’s newest Police Chief, Lisa Davis. This event will feature an insightful discussion on some of the most pressing safety issues facing our city. We will explore the Chief’s...
