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.
Interested in learning more about climate change and its effects right here in Texas? Then check out the next “Hot Science – Cool Talks” event on Wednesday, November 29th at 8pm at the Paramount Theatre. The topic of discussion will be Planet Texas 2050, a new research initiative from the University of
In 2015, the world’s nations gathered in France to hash out a landmark climate deal – the Paris Climate Agreement. This month, they got together again, to make sure the agreement’s emission reduction pledges are not just being met, but are growing stronger as time
Austin Mayor Steve Adler was back in Paris this week to talk all things climate with mayors from around the world. The event was a meeting of the C40 Cities, a network of the world’s largest cities committed to addressing climate change. Collectively, they represent over 90 cities (including
Next week, 92 of the world’s largest banks will meet in São Paolo, Brazil. Why does that matter? Because they’ll be discussing climate and indigenous peoples’ rights to something called Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Free, Prior, and Informed Consent is a concept defined by the United Nations and simply
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Last year, the controversial Dos Republicas coal mine was given permission to renew and expand its wastewater permit. Why does that matter? The people First of all, several Native groups have come out in strong opposition to the coal mine, saying that it’s operating on sacred ancestral land and
It’s been about three months since President Donald Trump announced he is withdrawing the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. So what’s happened since? As you might remember, hundreds of states, cities, universities, and businesses initially spoke out against Trump’s decision, saying that they would continue
In the week when Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, more than 46 industrial facilities released an estimated 4.6 million pounds of chemicals and pollutants into the air (an amount that exceeded legal state limits). That’s according to an analysis conducted by the Environmental Defense Fund, Air Alliance Houston
When you look at the chart that shows where Austin’s greenhouse gas emissions come from, there is one category that stands out. Transportation accounts for about a third of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions… it’s also the most difficult sector to tackle. Why? Well, in large part,
“As Hurricane Harvey has clearly shown, climate change will affect us regardless of whether we believe in it or not. We need to set our political differences aside and take decisive actions if we want our children and grandchildren to inherit a livable, sustainable Texas.” These
Now that the flood waters are beginning to recede in some parts of Texas, attention is being turned to the environmental consequences that Hurricane Harvey has left in its wake. More research, studies, and stories will surely be published in the coming weeks and years, but for
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Austin is green and we all want to keep it that way! As a community, we’re committed to reaching the target of Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which will ensure a safe, healthy, vibrant