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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
It’s the most exciting time of the year! The city’s annual budgeting process has begun. Okay, we admit it, budgeting might not sound like the sexiest topic… but it is important. Not only is the city’s budget derived from your tax dollars, but
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation City Council and key city leaders want to hear from you about your thoughts and priorities for the city budget! New this year to the budget development process are town halls in each district attended by
Sponsored Post – from the Sustainable Food Center It’s time to broaden your horizons, learn a new skill, try something different… and the Sustainable Food Center is here to help. They have a wide array of cooking and gardening classes coming up for you to explore. Here’s
Ready for some exercise? May is Bike Month… which means it’s time for the Love To Ride Austin Biking Challenge. The challenge is a fun and free workplace team competition that encourages people to get motivated, get moving, and win awesome prizes! Here’s how it works.
After five years in business, Austin’s zero waste grocery store, in.gredients, is closing its doors on Friday. On its Facebook page, in.gredients said the following… “To be honest, we’re heartbroken. But don’t lose heart. For over five years, we have diverted waste from landfills, supported local
See our city in a completely different way this weekend with the City Nature Challenge. Taking place in more than 75 cities on six different continents, the City Nature Challenge is an international competition to see which city can spot the most species between April 27th and April 30th.
The time to get involved in Austin’s controversial, news-making, important, big deal city policy (otherwise known as CodeNEXT) is now. (As a reminder… CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book for the city, explaining what can be built where. CodeNEXT
* Please note – due to the weather, this event has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 29th. * Climate change. Environmental justice. Renewable energy. Water. Transportation. Parks. Air quality. Endangered species. Recycling. There are so many different environmental issues that at times, it
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by learning how to get involved and make a difference in your local community? That’s why the Austin EcoNetwork is proud to announce that we’ll be hosting the Changemaker’s Cafe at this year’s Earth Day ATX festival. Located in
Nature. What role does it play in our national culture? How did it impact the very founding of America? And what does it mean for us today, as our country becomes more and more urbanized? These are the questions that Dr. Kevin Anderson is
