Catastrophic-flooding threats are arguably as severe in Central Texas as anywhere in the country. Many of the largest storms produce catastrophic flooding thus deeming the area to be “Flash Flood Alley”. The area is characterized by fast-developing intense storms, some of which have produced world-record
We are thrilled to invite you to join our first-ever virtual Readathon! Volunteers will read two children’s books every hour featuring messages of environmental stewardship. Mark your calendars for this fun, educational event and spread the word! The Readathon kicks off on Saturday 10/10/20 from
As the climate crisis unravels, we are witnessing record wildfires, massive hurricanes, and intense heatwaves. Texas is a primary epicenter of the fossil fuel empire, and further exploitation of the Permian Basin in West Texas will lock in catastrophic climate change. Kinder Morgan’s 42″-wide Permian
RSVP here, Zoom link on confirmation page —> https://bit.ly/3chXyzP Our movement to fight for green jobs and a livable present is growing fast, and the stakes are higher every day. If you’re interested in getting involved with environmental justice, political change, and an organizing community, this
Meet the Austin Climate Equity Plan Steering Committee members! Join us for a moderated virtual panel discussion with the team of community members who helped lead the Austin Climate Equity Plan process. In this panel we will talk about the Steering Committee Members’ role in
Solar Austin is excited to announce the first in a three-part happy hour series centered around local, federal, and state energy policy. September’s happy hour will be a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan with the Climate
Summary The City of Austin Office of Sustainability has just released a draft of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which lays out a roadmap for Austin to reduce its emissions by 52% by 2030. Action Box Look through the new plan and then share your
**RSVP for Zoom link will be posted soon** All are welcome at this general hub meeting. Come hear updates on the work we’re doing around the Green New Deal, and get plugged in to teams of passionate organizers fighting for change. We’d love to meet
Summary The City of Austin has just released a draft version of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, a visioning document that lays out a path for Austin to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Action Box Look through the new Austin Climate Equity Plan
Meet Austin’s Community Climate Ambassadors! The Office of Sustainability is in the process of updating Austin’s Climate Equity Plan. As part of this process, 12 individuals were selected to act as Community Climate Ambassadors to gather and share information about climate change and sustainability with their community and