When it comes to environmental issues, the problems can sometimes seem so big and so far away, it can be difficult to imagine a way to fix them. Take the protection of the world's rainforests, for example. The consequences of the loss of such a biodiverse region...
They're responsible for producing the oxygen that we breathe. They absorb carbon dioxide. They're home to many of the world's plant and animal species. What are they? Rainforests. As we approach the second annual World Rainforest Day on June 22nd the Rainforest Partnership (a local nonprofit organization) is asking for your help to save...
From the Sierra Club - Happy Hour /food and beverages (http://www.scholzgarten.com/): 6-7 pm Socializing and informal discussions on current events: 6-7 pm Announcements and program begin at 7 pm PROGRAM: Rainforest Partnership with Mariela Palacios and Hazel Barbour. The evening will showcase four short films: Big Boom, Sani Isla Project,...
In 2015, the world's nations gathered in France to hash out a landmark climate deal - the Paris Climate Agreement. This month, they got together again, to make sure the agreement’s emission reduction pledges are not just being met, but are growing stronger as time...
From the Rainforest Partnership - Come join Rainforest Partnership Thursday, October 26th for our Annual Celebration Event - Amazon in Austin! This event is a wonderful way to spend time with friends and other people passionate about climate change and rainforests! For one night only, Austin will be...
Guest Post - from Janis Bookout This editorial is written by Janis Bookout, outreach manager of Earth Day Austin. She is also an organizer with 2020 or Bust, a nonprofit organization that seeks to end the climate crisis by helping people all over the world reduce...
From Earth Day ATX - On June 1, President Trump announced that the U.S. would leave the Paris Climate Accord. In response, as of June 15th 305 US mayors, 13 US governors and a number of companies have committed to upholding the agreement. But what does all...
Guest Post - from the Rainforest Partnership In December 2015, Rainforest Partnership celebrated with the world when 195 nations came together to adopt the historical and unprecedented Paris Agreement. Setting aside their many ideologies and national interests, our global leaders came together to address the single...
From the Rainforest Partnership - Join us for Rainforest Partnership's 8th Annual Films for the Forest, hosted by SXSW Community Screenings. Judged by a distinguished panel, including Oscar-nominated Richard Linklater, our international short film challenge showcases the importance of forests and their communities through the lens...
Friday was a big day. November 4th was the day when the historic Paris Agreement officially went into effect. If you remember, late last year, leaders from around the world gathered in Paris and created what became the world's first real global accord on climate change....