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Sunrise Movement Austin
Amy Stansbury

Sunrise 101: Orientation for Newcomers

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

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steering committee panel
Amy Stansbury

Austin Climate Equity Plan Steering Committee Panel

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

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Climate Equity
1 News Item You Should Know, Explained
Amy Stansbury

The Austin Climate Equity Plan, Explained

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

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Sunrise Movement Austin
Amy Stansbury

Sunrise ATX Hub Meeting: Open to All!

**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

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climate ambassadors
Amy Stansbury

Community Climate Ambassador Panel

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

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Cool House Tour 2020
Amy Stansbury

Cool House Tour 2020

Join us online for the 24th annual Cool House Tour! This year’s first-ever virtual tour features an urban accessory dwelling, a rural homestead, and an affordable multifamily community. These three properties showcase: Value-driven decisions Climate responsive design Fire-wise construction and landscaping Healthy material selections Energy efficiency strategies

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Methane Town Hall
Amy Stansbury

Flaring, Venting and Methane Pollution Townhall

Join State Representative Erin Zwiener, Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter, Green Latinos, Environmental Defense Fund and Environment Texas and legislative leaders as we discuss a proposal on flaring by the Railroad Commission of Texas, federal rollback of air pollution rules on methane and what we

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