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.
Sponsored Post – from Fourth& This post was written by Priyunka Maheshwari, Marketing Coordinator at Capsa Ventures, the developer of a new sustainability-focused condo building that is currently under construction in east Austin. Picture this – you have a friend from abroad coming to visit you.
The mayors are stepping up. In the face of the United States’ rapidly changing federal environmental policies and President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, mayors from across the country have decided to take action. At a meeting of the US
Sponsored Post – from the Sierra Club This editorial was written by Cyrus Reed, Conservation Director with the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club Over the last several years, the Austin community, Austin Energy, and its board of directors (Austin City Council) have been
In a world impacted by climate change, southern states will likely suffer the most, when compared to the rest of the US. That’s the conclusion of a new study, recently published in the journal Science and reported on by the New York Times. The study found that while climbing temperatures,
Sponsored Post – from Public Citizen Texas This editorial was written by Kaiba White, Energy Policy and Outreach Specialist at Public Citizen Texas Earlier this month, Austinites took time out of their day to show up at City Hall and let the Austin City Council
Guest Post – from Janis Bookout This editorial is written by Janis Bookout, outreach manager of Earth Day Austin. She is also an organizer with 2020 or Bust, a nonprofit organization that seeks to end the climate crisis by helping people all over the world
*Please note – this interview is part of a series, during which the Austin EcoNetwork will be interviewing and profiling several Austinites considering a run for elected office at the state and federal levels. If you’re a candidate thinking about tossing your hat into the
Last week, President Donald Trump announced that he is pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement. At the time, we shared with you the initial reactions of everyone from the French president to Austin Mayor Steve Adler. Now that a week has passed
Guest Post – from Janis Bookout Janis Bookout is an organizer with 2020 or Bust, a nonprofit organization that seeks to end the climate crisis by helping people all over the world reduce their own personal carbon footprint. When you speak to people’s higher
Guest Post – from the Rainforest Partnership In December 2015, Rainforest Partnership celebrated with the world when 195 nations came together to adopt the historical and unprecedented Paris Agreement. Setting aside their many ideologies and national interests, our global leaders came together to address the
Well, it happened. You’ve probably heard the news by now, but in case you haven’t, President Donald Trump announced earlier today that he is pulling the US from the Paris Climate Agreement. In the coming weeks, the EcoNetwork will continue to report on what the
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,