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Deciding Austin's Climate and Energy Future
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Deciding Austin’s Climate And Energy Future

On December 12th, Austin City Council will vote on an update to Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. The name might sound boring, but the plan contains lots of important information that will influence everything from Austin’s carbon emissions to what we all

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Green Guide - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

The Green Resources Guide To Living In Austin

About the Office of Sustainability This post is sponsored 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 look through the

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Windsor Park ECO Fest
Amy Stansbury

Windsor Park ECO Fest

Come celebrate nature in our neighborhoods with fun activities, live music and free food! ECO Fest is several FREE events in one:  Fun, nature-themed interactive activities for ALL ages. Tree planting event. FREE trees for all too. Climate eco-fair Kids’ play & learn:  fire truck,  tree climbing nature scavenger hunt, etc. Family

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Austin City Council District 7 Election
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Austin City Council District 7: Your Ballot Explained

Summary There are six candidates running to become the next City Council member for District 7 (in north/central Austin). Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Early voting lasts from October 21st to November 1st and Election Day is on November 5th. Election season is here!

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Climate Candidate Forum
Amy Stansbury

Green Space & Climate Change Policy Candidate Forum

Hear from the candidates running in Austin’s mayoral election, as well as the District 7 and 10 City Council races. The event is hosted by EverGreen Austin, a group of diverse women with ties to the green community, working to ensure Austin invests urgently, generously,

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Mitchell Sustainability Symposium
Amy Stansbury

Mitchell Sustainability Symposium 2024

This year’s Mitchell Sustainability Symposium will continue its focus on the intersection of sustainability and student education on UT Austin’s campus and beyond. We’ll look into the state of sustainability at UT Austin through a series of panel discussions, lectures, and student presentations. Dr. Shalanda

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Eileen McGinnis

Postcard Party @ Meanwhile

Join us for a morning of socializing, stickers, and soccer while helping to get out the climate vote. Kids can help write and decorate postcards or play on Meanwhile’s playscape or soccer field. Thanks to Citizens’ Climate Lobby for providing postcards and addresses! What to

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Climate Training
Amy Stansbury

Postponed: Climate “Train”ing

*Please note – This event has been postponed by the organizer. Stay tuned for the announcement of a date.*  Please join Transit Forward, Environment Texas, the City of Austin Office of Sustainability and numerous other partners for a Climate “Train”ing on Sept 14th. Interested Austinites

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