News Archive – Climate Change

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Climate change is such a big, global, and kinda scary topic. That’s why we write climate stories with a local lens and a focus on what you can do to actually make a difference.

Deciding Austin's Climate and Energy Future
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Deciding Austin’s Climate And Energy Future

On December 12th, Austin City Council will vote on an update to Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. The name might sound boring, but the plan contains lots of important information that will influence everything from Austin’s carbon emissions to what we all

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Green Guide - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

The Green Resources Guide To Living In Austin

About the Office of Sustainability This post is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to look through the

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Austin City Council District 7 Election
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 7: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are six candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 7 (in north/central Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!

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Danny Martin
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Net-Zero Hero: Danny Martin

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to get involved with

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Food Plan - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

What You Need To Know About Austin/ Travis County’s New Food Plan

About Office of Sustainability This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to fill

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Reza - Net Zero Hero
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Net-Zero Hero: Reza Cristián

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to read SUSTAIN THE

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Curbside Composting
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Composting Could Be Coming To Multifamily Residences In Austin

About The Author This post was written by Kaiba White and sponsored by Public Ciitzen Texas, a local nonprofit advocacy organization that fights for clean energy & the environment. Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about Public Citizen Texas. This post is

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I-35 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

What’s The Latest With I-35?

Summary TxDOT has plans to expand I-35 through downtown Austin. Action Box Click the badge above to participate in the virtual public hearing. Been seeing a lot of headlines about I-35? Not sure what exactly is going on? We go over all the basics with

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Brandi Clark Burton
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Remembering The Austin EcoNetwork, 20 Years Later

Summary January 2023 marks 20 years since the founding of the Austin EcoNetwork by Brandi Clark Burton. Action Box Interested in getting involved in Brandi’s climate action work? Send her an email at ecobrandi@gmail.com. This month marks 20 years since the founding of the Austin

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Eileen and Lizett
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Net-Zero Heroes: Eileen McGinnis & Lizett Sanchez

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to sign up for

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Dr. Murillo
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Net-Zero Hero: Dr. Rosamaria Murillo

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to volunteer with El

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