Keaton Peters will present on how data centers affect the power grid. He will explore questions that have come up in his extensive reporting on this topic. How much power will data centers need, and how are they trying to get it? Who pays for...
Join The Parents’ Climate Community and Public Citizen TX for a morning of clean-energy awareness, art-making, and advocacy for all ages. Take your kids to City Hall to learn about how local government works. Make art or fill out a postcard to speak up for...
Over the past few months, hundreds of Austin residents have contributed to an art project of a 12-foot-tall sun puppet. Its arms are chains of glimmering gold foil, onto which Austinites of all ages have etched their hopes for a clean-energy future. The sun puppet will...
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 budding eco-warrior, or...
About The AuthorThis 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 BoxClick the badge above to learn more about Public Citizen Texas. This post is sponsored by...
SummaryAustin City Council is getting close to making a final decision on proposed increases to electricity rates at Austin Energy. Action BoxHave thoughts about the rate increases? Sign up to speak at Council's December 1st meeting or send an email to your Council member. Have...
The People's Hearing is your chance to share your vision for a clean, healthy environment in Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is undergoing Sunset Review at the state legislature. It's like a performance review of the agency that is supposed to protect our...
Poor air quality from a coal-burning power plant harms people's health in Fort Bend - and beyond. The pollution even impacts air quality and visibility all the way out to Big Bend National Park. At this event, we will discuss the impact of this pollution -...
The Austin Climate Equity Plan is coming up for a vote at City Council on September 30. The plan includes a new goal of reducing local climate pollution to net-zero by 2040, with a strong emphasis on cutting emissions by 2030. Equity - as well...
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