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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Where are the city of Austin's climate-change allies? The city hasn't built a strong community network..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

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"...City Council. The move was prompted by the Austin Climate Protection Plan's goal of having a carbon-neutral city fleet..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

@Chronic

Statesman lauds Gore for bringing climate-change 'message to masses of people unlikely to pick up a scientific journal.' A masses that, seemingly, includes the paper's editorial board.

"...Editor Rich Oppel et al. laud Gore for keeping climate change an issue and bringing "the message to masses..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sciencing Be Hard

Al Gore comes to town, and gives the media an important lesson in science.

"...editor Rich Oppel et al laud Gore for keeping climate change an issue and bringing "the message to masses..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...recommendations on the Capitol view corridors. None of the changes were significant; most of the work was intended to..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

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"...global warming," according to Mayor Will Wynn. The Austin Climate Protection Plan hopes to make all city facilities, fleets,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Katrina Past, Katrina Present, Katrina's Future

UN scientists warn that Katrina-style weather disasters will become more common. Is Texas (or anyone) ready for more storms or the refugees that come with them?

"...real kicker. Today, the United Nations-backed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its latest report, Climate Change 2007, and..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...$14 billion over 10 years. The other bill, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, is a beefed-up..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

An Inconvenient Truth

Al Gore’s zeal for spreading knowledge about global warming is inspiring and this documentary about his efforts also showcases the new, improved Gore.

"...call to action. Still, it’s not without some wonkish climate charts and graphs depicting currents and temperatures and such...."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.

"...as Snake himself liked to note, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Of course, there..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Taking a Tour of Freedom House

Poet KB Brookins talks their new full-length book Freedom House

"...lot of those themes that are covered like abortion, climate change, growing up black and queer in Texas, transitioning,..."

Dec. 17, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...to continue to meet them going forward, Austin must change the way it gets around. Car pollution also pollutes..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Luv Doc: Lucky You

How can someone who has experienced such wealth and plenitude ever hope to live a life free of tortured conscience?

"...My boyfriend and I were dating long distance for..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...darkly comedic critique of the bizarre cultural and political climates in the United States. Cast: Amanda Crew, Robert Patrick,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...rather weak explanation that the hike "is the first change in the rate in more than 10 years." Circulation..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

With oil in the future rationed to agriculture, essential services, and (inevitably) the military, and personal long-distance driving and passenger flight no longer feasible – then, if the United States is to remain a continental entity, the only answer is trains

"...One: Global climate change may be drastic, catastrophic in places, but not..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Opinion: Formula 1: An Environmentalist’s Guilty Pleasure

A student tries to reconcile her passion for F1 and environmentalism

"...high carbon footprint all whilst experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand – the tiresome heat, and the shortage..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Julia Ruiz

Opinion: More Transit and Housing Options in More Locations Are Critical for Austin’s Future

The executive director of Transit Forward on the positive environmental impacts of greater density

"...train and bus routes, and b) the city’s recent changes to minimum lot sizes, compatibility requirements, and transit oriented..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Bill McCamley

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Austin is going to feed itself, and deal with climate change and food security, then we need to decide..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

We Have an Issue: Election Post-Mortem

"...The climate crisis is the most urgent threat we face, which..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Panel Recap: Engineering the Future With Mushrooms and Diamonds

Not your weird aunt’s future, a cool future

"...the future, haters be damned. “People are going to change because they’ll have to. The market is changing. The..."

March 18, 2022 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Travis County Races See Wins for Incumbents, a Possible Recount

Nail-Biters, needles moved, and a successor for Dana DeBeauvoir

"..."an endorsement of the crucial work I'm doing fighting climate change" and that "I am committed to continuing to..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Until the End of the World

Writing is not what I live for, it’s how I live

"...of nuclear war, and with the ever-swelling threat of Climate Change – now the individual's death overlaps and foreshadows..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Arts Feature by Michael Ventura

Opinion: Austin’s Sustainability Efforts Need Anti-Displacement Tools

An environmental policy advocate explains why urban planning and increased sustainability efforts must address gentrification as Austin's people are just an integral to Austin as its infrastructure is.

"...Assessment Report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change came out, but its grim findings were mostly..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Column by Chelsea Gómez

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...international network of 96 cities (including Austin) committed to climate leadership and sustainability, including zero waste. "For example, a..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

2020 Council Races Already Taking Shape

Alter draws a challenger for D10 seat

"...Office of Police Oversight working group, and the city's climate change steering committee...."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sustainable Meat

"...but it's time for people to understand the massive climate change effect the industry is creating. The only logical..."

Nov. 15, 2018 Postmarks

Reasons to Vote

John Leguizamo on why it's important to make your voice heard

"...gotta do something about it. Run for office and change the status quo. Help someone get elected. Write to..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by John Leguizamo

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...inaugurated. The issues that harrow my character – namely, climate change and our country's relationship to big business –..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

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.

"...producing an orographic lift (when an air mass rapidly changes altitude and creates clouds or precipitation) that can dump..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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