News Archives - Climate Header
News Archives - Climate Mobile Header

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.

Landscape Ordinance - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Austin_Water

Lawns Use Up A Lot Of Water. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Click the badge above to fill out the Irrigation & Landscape Ordinance survey on SpeakUpAustin.org. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin Common

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ASR - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Austin_Water

Boosting Austin’s Water Supply With Aquifer Storage & Recovery

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Attend an upcoming Aquifer Storage & Recovery Community Workshop – March 24th & 29th at 6pm. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin

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Gabby Benitez
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Net-Zero Hero: Gaby Benitez

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 learn more about

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Akirash Net Zero Hero
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Net-Zero Hero: Olaniyi ‘Akirash’ Akindiya

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 learn more about

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Bright Green Future Grant - Caraway Elementary
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Bright Green Future Grants Awarded to 41 local Schools

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 learn more about

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Good News - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Counting Down Positive News Stories From 2021

Summary 2021 was quite the year. We’re counting down some of the more positive local news stories. Action Box Take some time to relax! Enjoy the holidays and we’ll see you in the new year! These past two years have been difficult (to say the

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diane grodek
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Net-Zero Hero: Diane Grodek

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 learn more about

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Uri - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Winter Storm Uri… What Went Wrong?

Summary In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc across Texas. A new report from the Office of the City Auditor explains what went wrong. Action Box Follow along with City Council for updates on how they’re working to better prepare the city for future

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COP26 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Here’s How Austin Fits Into Global Efforts To Act On Climate

Summary From October 31st to November 13th, global leaders gathered in Scotland for the COP26 United Nations climate summit. The decisions they made will impact our planet for generations to come. Action Box Get involved with a local organization that is dedicated to encouraging climate

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