Carbon Nation

Carbon dioxide emissions will be the death of us all unless we take steps to counteract the harm already done, says this new eco-doc.

"...human beings will continue to release planet-destroying amounts of carbon dioxide into the environment until governmental penalties for emissions..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Carbon Neutrality

A primer

"...There's a simple equation. Burn carbon, you get energy. That's good. You also get the..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Austin Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

The city stepped up its game, but it'll need your help

"...In August 2019, just weeks before the September climate..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Francesca D'Annunzio

It's the Carbon, Stupid!

Texas leaders continue to drag their boot heels on global warming

"...the impending catastrophe caused by fossil-fuel combustion gasses (namely carbon dioxide) building up atmospherically and keeping heat from radiating..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Launches Carbon Calculator, Hosts Climate Expo

The Climate Protection Program starts off 2010 with a bang

"...global warming. This week, it launched its long-awaited local carbon footprint calculator – offering a more accurate measurement of..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Spillar Responds on Carbon Footprint

More on the Strategic Mobility Plan

"...Sometimes it means economic sustainability. Sometimes it means reducing carbon emissions. Sometimes it means designing something to last a..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Spotlight: Carbon/Silicon

The Clash comes full circle

"...(whom he lent his production talents to) – of Carbon/Silicon, the chiming, shining, and altogether exhilarating end result of..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

COP25: Decoding Carbon Markets

VIDEO: Is carbon trading the solution, or a shell game?

"...In this latest video, Gilles Dufrasne (Carbon Market Watch) and Erika Lennon (Center for International Environmental..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post

What About Carbon Capture and Storage?

"...Editor, I have yet to read any articles about carbon capture and storage here or in the Statesman. I..."

Oct. 10, 2011 Postmarks

Cool City: My Big Fat Carbon Footprint

One reporter's liberating steps toward energy efficiency

"...Send your own Austin carbon-footprint-reducing story to kgregor@austinchronicle.com. And check out the new Austin..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas Climate Plan Hopes to Reduce Texas’ Carbon Emissions

Plan would also regulate the state's fossil fuel industry

"...of 41 bills filed this session to reduce Texas' carbon emissions (the highest among the states) and increase regulation..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Carbon Monoxide a Continuing Problem in APD's Cars

One officer still on medical leave after incident

"...started popping up that cops were experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning – headaches, dizziness, general nausea – due..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Neil Diamond’s Carbon Footprint

Songbook lands on the Frank Erwin Center with divine justice

"...good”) until sunrise and nearly did. Meet an outsize carbon footprint with immediate justification...."

April 20, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin's Per Capita Carbon Footprint Too Big

"...to the Brookings Institute study on the per capita carbon footprint of different cities, Austin (55th out of 100)..."

May 29, 2008 Postmarks

Green Events: July 26-Aug. 2

The usual opportunities for local food and brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, and more.

"...brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, the SOS Ordinance turns 15, and architect Mark..."

July 25, 2007 Columns Post

Future-Proofing the Fruits of Austin's Building Boom

ULI Greenprint sets a net-zero carbon emissions goal for 2050

"...trying to incentivize, aiming for a goal of net-zero carbon emissions from its members' commercial buildings by 2050. Last..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project

"...Plan, which requires that states reduce by one-third the carbon emissions of their power plants by 2030. Shortly after..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?

Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running

"...Energy plans for 100% of its power to be carbon-free a little more than a decade from now, as..."

May 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Viridian Ventures

Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but carbon footprints?

"..."Green travel," "ecotourism," "voluntourism," "responsible travel," even "carbon offset" – all of these terms are enjoying a..."

May 25, 2007 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Renewable Energy Island

Learning from Copenhagen, Post #5

"...small-scale example to the world of how to achieve carbon neutrality. After a competition sponsored by the Danish government,..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Vantage Point

Like Rashomon, this Dennis Quaid vehicle replays a single event – the assassination of the U.S. president – from multiple points of view.

"...that appears to be little more than a cheap carbon copy of Clint Eastwood's similarly embattled presidential protector from..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

King Corn

The film’s light hand, appealing style, and simple exposition make it an eminently watchable inquiry into the politics of food, public health, and the reasons why corn has become an ingredient in virtually everything we eat.

"...an elemental analysis of hair samples that the predominant carbon in their bodies originates from corn. Conducting the test..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Majestic

"...be American. But The Majestic isn't Capra-esque; it's a carbon copy, and feels about as second-hand and soul-less as..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Ever After

"...potent and imaginative retelling that proves Cinderella's timelessness defies carbon-dating...."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Striking Distance

"...one coherent performance. Striking Distance is like a faded carbon copy of an action movie, there may have been..."

Sept. 24, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

With Climate Change Award, Bloomberg Makes It Rain in Austin

Billionaire ex-New York mayor wants to speed up urban carbon reductions

"...speed up efforts to meet and beat our civic carbon reduction goals...."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Alum Peter Byck Talks Trash With Bill Maher

'Carbon Nation' director on tonight's 'Real Time With Bill Maher'

"...Peter Byck will be promoting his most recent film, Carbon Nation, on Maher's HBO gabfest tonight, 9pm. Expect witty..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

City Vehicle Fleet Getting More Alternative

City of Austin four months away from being halfway to a biofuel vehicle fleet.

"...move was prompted by the Austin Climate Protection Plan’s carbon-neutral city fleet by 2020 goal. A blend of 20%..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...5) Going carbon neutral as a city 1) The Municipal Plan: Leading..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

How Cool Is Austin

2010 snapshot of the ACPP 'five plans'

"...Plan Make all city of Austin facilities, fleets, operations carbon neutral by 2020.Objective 1: All city facilities powered renewably..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

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