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 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
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,
Guest Post – from Al Braden Al Braden is a local environmental activist and photographer. “Thanks for the invite to come back. I am a member of Sierra Club,” Austin Mayor Steve Adler said as he took the stage at Austin Sierra Club’s
“This coming year we choose what kind of future our children will face,” said Austin Mayor Steve Adler during his State of the City Address on Tuesday evening. “It’s going to be a big year. This is the year we act deliberatively, affirmatively, and pro-actively
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,
When it comes to issues as big and global as climate change, it can be difficult to figure out where you come into play. How can you make a difference? How can you take action in your own community? That was the topic of conversation
Austin is not the only city making the push for solar energy. Earlier this month, a group of 70 US mayors signed a letter written by the nonprofit organization Environment America, pledging their support for solar energy and its advancement in local communities across the country. “We, the undersigned U.S.
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
Austin Mayor Steve Adler traveled all the way to Illinois this week to sign a very important document – the Chicago Climate Charter. Created in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement, the Chicago Climate
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