The Luv Doc: A Hard “No”

It's not uncommon to have awkward, shitty dates

"...to be a heartfelt apology. In the current political climate his response was a smart one: Just shut the..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: Ten Things

A CodeNEXT primer, and happy Earth Day

"...Form-based vs. Use-based: The biggest change in the new Transect-based zoning is that the regulations..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...of translating stakeholder input into viable guidelines for meeting climate plan goals and updating AE's generation plan, the appointed..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

SXSW Eco: Beyond the Burlap Bag

Environmentalists ponder how to mainstream eco-culture

"...the expected emphasis on the science of sustainability and climate change, with a heavy sidebar on eating in an..."

Oct. 10, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 27-Nov. 4

"...CLIMATE CHANGE SYMPOS­IUM Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Austin..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column

City Hall Hustle: The Fires This Time

Austin's feverish summer a tinderbox for rumination

"...in the Middle East, or consider the party of climate change deniers seeing the results of extreme weather unfolding..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

An Inconvenient Truth About UK Courts

The Neo-Cons go global in their pursuit of Al Gore.

"...Prize for his efforts in educating the world about climate change, the global warming doubters have been getting all..."

Oct. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...to the state sweeping environmental reforms aimed at attacking climate change. Crist committed to an 80% reduction in global..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Coal Hard Reality

Still cloudy over TXU

"...year. Austin is set to embark on its ambitious Climate Protection Plan – which would certainly boost that figure..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Hightower Report

More Monkeyshine From Exxon; and Making an Honest Dip

"...own words: "The risks to society and ecosystems from climate change could prove to be significant."..."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

"...to an 8% decrease in AE's fuel charge. The change should save the average 1,000-kilowatt-hour-per-month customer about $2.91 a..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Why Has Austin's Solar Program Stalled?

Activists think the city has put sun power in the shade

"...cycle, despite strong local popularity, global energy crunches, and climate change realizations. Leading the charge is Solar Austin, a..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Cool City: Acting Locally, Cooling Globally

The Austin Climate Protection Plan takes form

"...three months since City Council unanimously approved the Austin Climate Protection Plan Feb. 15, city staff has steadily begun..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...prevent further disparate outcomes from public health, economic, or climate catastrophes...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...• Aquaculture, Food Systems and Climate Change: A conversation about aquaculture’s role in creating sustainable..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Research Reinforces Anti-Racism at Austin Water

Making equity flow

"...100-year plan adopted in 2018 to prepare AW for climate change and regional growth. Smart meters that can be..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Green Detectives Investigate COP15

Austinites question climate impact on developing nations

"...interviews on the topic: "In the fight for more climate aid for developing countries, many advocates discuss the plight..."

Dec. 16, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

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

Naked City

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

May 18, 2007 News Feature

Rep. Erin Zwiener, HD 45

“We’re going to have to fight hard to protect our [LGBTQ] communities”

"...while protecting natural areas, establishing the House Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry in 2021...."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Mobility for All

Three visions for our transportation future

"...from fairly conventional to one that calls for disruptive change. Austin Climate Equity Plan..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Local Roller Derby Community in a Jam Over Extreme Heat

A shade covering could cost more than $100,000

"...sport that was born right here in Austin, Texas." Climate change will continue to impact outdoor playing conditions, she..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Gardeners and Librarians Join Forces to Catalog Seeds

Seed banking on the future

"...intended to promote sustainability, self-sufficiency, food security, and interpersonal exchange." [inset-2-right]..."

April 22, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Looking for Solutions for Residents Feeling Extreme Heat

UT-Austin partners with city, community orgs to mitigate local "heat island" effect

"...Austin, with the number of triple-digit days steadily increasing. Climate scientists believe this upward swing in extreme heat is..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: Electric School Buses Are a Win for Kids’ Health, the Environment, and Our Community

There's no safe level of exposure to diesel fumes for children, and yet our kids spend hours each week breathing fumes on diesel buses

"...three electric buses to their fleet. Citing student health, climate concerns, and cost savings, that district foresees a "bright..."

March 12, 2021 Column by Mary Beth Bennett

Read The Platforms

"...when they gain power over everyone else. Republicans say climate change is just “a political agenda promoted to control..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Postmarks

Dem Candidates Wendy Davis & Jennie Lou Leeder Take the Stage

South Austin “Indivisible” forum considers TX-21 race

"...(I-35 at Live Oak) for a polite but engaging exchange of views generated by audience-submitted questions, addressing health care,..."

Jan. 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

ATX Fest Recap: Vice News On Attracting Younger Viewers

How the near-nightly news show draws in millennials

"...several other Vice News Tonight on HBO’s staff – climate and environment reporter Arielle Duhaime-Ross, correspondent Elle Reeve, and..."

June 10, 2019 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol

Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done

"...Lege, hindsight rules – rather than acknowledge that changing climate conditions are creating weather disasters, officials are grudgingly funding..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Next Austin Bust

Will it be bad? Can we be ready? Or should we not care?

"...employment and GDP losses by 2011, without any fundamental change in our economic trajectory. "We were one of the..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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