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.
Guest Post – from the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club By Larisa Manescu, Lone Star Chapter Communications Coordinator “You see all these commercials, ‘Houston’s come back.’ Houston hasn’t come back. We still need somewhere to stay… I’m not asking for charity.
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Susan Ward, a student at the University of Texas working toward a degree in Urban Studies. Susan first became passionate about sustainability while attending high school in her hometown of El Paso. Since
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 few years ago, a local climate scientist did some research and made projections on how climate change might affect our city for years to come. In that report, it was predicted that the number of hot days (over 100 degrees) could increase to over 80
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,
They’re responsible for producing the oxygen that we breathe. They absorb carbon dioxide. They’re home to many of the world’s plant and animal species. What are they? Rainforests. As we approach the second annual World Rainforest Day on June 22nd the Rainforest Partnership (a local nonprofit organization) is asking for
A steady stream of acid slowly drips down a limestone pyramid. A glass of clean water hangs from a noose. A pyramid made of ice quickly melts and collapses. These are the hallmarks of a new art exhibit, dubbed “Inevitable Reckoning,” at the
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet the Yellow Bike Project — a non-profit bike shop run entirely by volunteers. Yellow Bike Project was created in 1997 with the aim of empowering Austinites to ride bikes. Back then, the shop was
When it comes to the environment, we spend a lot of time talking about things like energy, transportation, and food. These industries have major consequences on both our climate and our natural world. But there’s another important industry that often gets overlooked in these conversations…
Guest Editorial – from Al Braden Al Braden is a local environmental activist, photographer, and Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteer. Austin City Council took a big step last week by becoming the major first city in Texas – and the third largest
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,
One of the Obama administration’s biggest greenhouse gas emission reduction policies is about to be rolled back… and Austin Mayor Steve Adler is not too happy about it. Last week, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that he intends to roll back vehicle emission standards and is starting a