30 minutes – announcements and breakouts into climate action teams 45 minutes – When Did Climate Change Really Begin? by Bruce Melton based on article published in Truth Out Glaciers have been retreating for centuries suggesting warming has gone on a long time. Early Anthropocene
Watch the acclaimed documentary Chasing Coral and help raise money for local causes. More about the film: A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why corals are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. This film is the
Join The Parents’ Climate Community for a timely and important discussion of the links between traffic emissions from I-35 and kids’ health. Over 80 schools and daycares line the I-35 corridor through Austin, putting our kids, who are especially vulnerable to air pollution, at risk.
Planet Texas 2050’s annual symposium brings together university faculty, researchers, staff, students, practitioners, artists, and community members interested in applied interdisciplinary research on climate resilience, adaptation, and equitable and just transition strategies. Through multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange, Resilience Research in Action
CLIMATE CORNER February 2023: Geothermal Can Work in Texas Geothermal is a renewable energy source used to heat and cool buildings, supply hot water to your house, and create energy for the electric grid with zero CO2 going into the atmosphere. This energy source runs
Curious about The Parents’ Climate Community but not quite ready or able to attend an event? Grab a mug of coffee or tea, and join us for a quick, 30-minute call to meet fellow caregivers and allies and learn about our upcoming events and actions for
Presentation on why and how to fight for and against bills in the Texas Legislature with an emphasis on climate bills. We’ll provide a quick overview of some of the major issues. We’ll argue why more Texas citizens should be involved and how to be
Summary January 2023 marks 20 years since the founding of the Austin EcoNetwork by Brandi Clark Burton. Action Box Interested in getting involved in Brandi’s climate action work? Send her an email at ecobrandi@gmail.com. This month marks 20 years since the founding of the Austin
Grab a mug of coffee or tea, and join us for a quick, 30-minute lunch call to meet local parents and allies concerned about climate change. Learn how you can connect with our upcoming events and advocacy efforts.
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