Floods usually happen suddenly. The sky rips open, the rivers and streams quickly fill, followed by the fields and streets. Before long it can become a life-threatening emergency with people trapped in their homes or cars. However, there is a long ‘before’ and a long
Driving Change: Transportation, Climate, and Your Health According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for Summer 2023 was 62.2F (16.8C), which is 2.07F (1.15C) above the 1990-2020 average. Although we’re experiencing pleasant weather now (in Austin), we cannot ignore the extreme weather patterns that we continue
Join us at ClimateCon – where Austin’s most passionate climate activists, innovators, and organizations unite! This transformative gathering seeks to cultivate collaboration, spark fresh dialogue, and drive forward the mission of a more sustainable Austin. Who Should Attend? Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist, a
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for a family-friendly gathering and informal climate conversation. Meet fellow caregivers concerned about climate change and leave with a quick, specific climate action you can take. Snacks provided. This month, we will also have supplies on
Join us for a conversation about the role fungi can play to address land conservation and regeneration, and cultivate resilience to climate change and other challenges in Central Texas. Speakers will include Dr. Colin Averill, Founder and CEO of Funga, a public benefit corporation reintroducing
Worried about climate change but not sure where to start? During this 30-minute lunch break, you’ll connect with fellow caregivers, learn about The Parents’ Climate Community, and leave with an easy climate action. This month, we’re joined by Clay Anderson of Restart LSRD to chat
Join us this Sunday for a presentation by Bob Hendricks, Chair of Austin Sierra Club, for a discussion about the environmental impact of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. He will outline the billions of dollars that are to be spent to address climate issues.
The City of Austin Planning Department invites the community to participate in the Imagine Austin Speaker Series webinar, Climate Migration: How could sea-level rise impact the U.S., including Central Texas?, on Wednesday, September 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register. Austin just crossed the benchmark
About The Author This post was written by Kaiba White and sponsored by Public Ciitzen Texas, a local nonprofit advocacy organization that fights for clean energy & the environment. Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about Public Citizen Texas. This post is
Please join us and celebrate our beautiful earth! Develop your nurturing skills at this educational festival. There will be a dozen stations featuring demonstrations, practical information and hands- on activities that include reduced energy and water use, limiting pollution and recycling. Additional topics include electric