Can Austin Waste Not?

City vows to cut landfill-bound garbage to zero

"...whence they can never be retrieved. The city of Austin just paid considerable lip service to this idea, with..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Film Society Announces 2016 Grants

Program gives much-needed funds to Texas filmmakers

"...to the flames of Texas filmmakers' passions, today the Austin Film Society released the projects they are funding this..."

Aug. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"...them up to inspire a dozen tables of engaged Austinites who attended a comprehensive planning kickoff community workshop at..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'We've Got Climate Change'

Lee Nichols interviews UT biologist Camille Parmesan about the evidence and consequences of global warming.

"...light on global warming -- sort of. The Environmental Protection Agency released a report that, at long last, acknowledged..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Council: Mobile Homes and Climate Change

City Council gets through a brief agenda the week before budget talks begin

"...include mobile home residents in a proposed relocation assistance program; provided funds to help clear APD's backlog of rape..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...On Friday, Oct. 4, city planners released their initial..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Are the Birds Telling Us About Climate Change?

Reading the signs from our friends up in the sky

"...Tillman early one cold morning in mid-December for the Austin Christmas Bird Count. She was our group leader and..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Melany Jean

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...Austinites remember the big floods – the expanding, treacherous storms..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Texas Lege Looks to Address Flooding and Drought Without Saying "Climate Change"

Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money

"...– more than the 2020 demand of Ft. Worth, Austin, Laredo, El Paso, and Lubbock combined. Luckily, it seems..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

"...and services using false or exaggerated claims of environmental protection and sustainability...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

EUD's Self-Help Program

Cutting Down Never Hurt So Much

"...Electric Utility Department (EUD), some thought that the self-help program approved for the EUD may indeed indicate excess blood..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...City Council directs the City Manager ... to make Austin the leading city in the nation in the effort..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with a befuddled..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Slow Burn

City's climate protection plan sputters in 2010

"...Austin Climate Protection Program Director Ester Matthews was briefly summarizing..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...months now since the City Council unanimously adopted the Austin Climate Protection Plan. Conceptually, it's perhaps the most aggressive..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Spillar Responds on Carbon Footprint

More on the Strategic Mobility Plan

"...noting that council members failed to ask about the climate protection qualifications of finalist consultant teams for the city's..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Lightbulb Moment at City Hall

Get yer free bulbs at City Hall, HEB …

"...Sheryl Cole helps launch lightbulb initiative that will help Austinites save energy, money In a major public-private partnership, Council..."

April 13, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...On July 24, two weeks after news broke of Austin Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice wind..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Kimley-Horn Is Staff Pick

National engineering and planning firm recommended to be Strategic Mobility Plan consultant

"...City staff recommended Kimley-Horn for the city's $1 million..."

Nov. 2, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Drought, Heat, Fires ... Repeat

The plague of wildfires reflect conditions beyond a temporary drought

"...that led to them are dramatic symptoms of global climate change and could signal a feedback loop that helps..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Chicago Comparison

"...For national perspective, it's illuminating to review Austin's annual report (and the plan it contains) against the..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Charrette Duet

Curing Congress and going green

"...A pair of recent community charrettes brought Austinites together to brainstorm, plan, and meld minds on two..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...at 3am worrying about work. As general manager of Austin Energy, with ultimate responsibility for keeping the city's lights..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 18-25

"...and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina, 472-4809. $60 ($25, students). www.ywcaaustin.org. Saturday20..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller from Austin to his home court in San Antonio. Meanwhile, the..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature

Goodbye Watson, Hello Rabago

A climate-change changing of the guard

"...Fund. He’ll be working on energy policy in EDF's Climate & Air Program, helping to get climate-protection legislation –..."

March 31, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The Austin Water Utility has broken ground on new "green infrastructure"..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Dumping the Water Pump

Should Austin's conservation success forestall WTP 4?

"...Somehow Austin just can't stop fighting over Water Treatment Plant No...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin today. Reprinted below is the full text...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...Council Member Randi Shade wasn't suggesting that Austin's new Parks & Recreation Department director should leap onstage..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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