Letters at 3AM: Improvising the Coming World

A planetary culture is crystallizing

"...Ellington, born in 1899, knew the meaning of change by the time he spoke those words in 1971...."

Dec. 31, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Feeling a Trifle Damp?

Global warming report predicts 'extreme precipitation'

"...global warming is overwhelming ("97 to 98 percent of [climate] researchers agree with the central theories behind global warming")...."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The Austin Climate Protection Program plans to host a community climate change..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Rick Perry vs. the EPA

Which is the bigger danger, climate change or our governor?

"...used a scientific assessment from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which Abbott called “scandal-plagued” due to the..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the NewsDesk section of Chronolog, providing coverage of Denmark's climate action in advance of the COP15 United Nations conference..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

ACL Music Fest Sunday Interviews

Overcoming the pains of success

"...In today's highly divisive political climate, one wonders if he can reach people that might..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Doggett: The D.C. Perspective

The lowdown from the Beltway

"...a national leader in encouraging an effective response to climate change," he said. "Not every specific approach has worked..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas vs. Planet

"...this December at the United Nations Framework Conven­tion on Climate Change in Copen­hagen, Denmark (otherwise known as COP15), to..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 30-May 7

"...CLIMATE CHANGE IN TEXAS Jere Locke, director of the Texas..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature

Letters at 3am

Everyone knows there's something extraordinary in the air, and everyone wants it to mean what they want it to mean

"...We wanted change? We've already gotten more change than anyone sufficiently comprehends...."

Jan. 16, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

Natural Gas No Solution

"...of natural gas in cars. Trying to solve the climate crisis by switching from oil to natural gas is..."

Oct. 8, 2008 Postmarks

Res Publica

This week's civic agenda, Aug. 28-Sept. 4

"...Area Metro­politan Planning Organization wants your input on proposed changes to various transportation projects around the region. Visit www.campotexas.org..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Coal News: Sierra Club Still Watching TXU, Ranks of Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Accord Grow, and Coal-Fired Power Plant Investments Protested

"...also recently applied to become part of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, a group of corporations calling for mandatory..."

Nov. 21, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Happenings

September 27-October 4

"...blowing the whistle on the Bush administration's tampering with climate-research reports. Piltz also appears in (and hosts both screenings..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Austin's Corn-Powered Cop-Car Conundrum

Did climate-change concerns trump common sense when the city decided to rush a nearly $3 million order for new cop cars?

"...Did climate-change concerns trump common sense when the city decided to..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Hell Freezes Over

Spinal Tap reunites to play Live Earth.

"...festival on July 7. Billed as "concerts for a climate in crisis," the fest also hosts Madonna, the Police,..."

April 25, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Naked City

"...latest grim dispatch from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change offering hope that global warming's worst effects can..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Happenings

March 8, 2007 - Wednesday, March 14

"...Mayor Will Wynn will be weighing in on the climate-change issue, and see "How Cool Is Austin?," for more..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Best Books of 2006

"...was The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth (Atlantic..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Books Feature by Nora Ankrum

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...violation; and obscenely add to Texas' nation-leading emissions of climate-changing carbon dioxide and mercury, a neurotoxin linked to fetal..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement

City aims to lower housing cost, considers displacement risk

"...City Council is expected to approve more changes to Austin’s land use rules that will mark the..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...of Austinites came out to support the most significant changes to the city's housing policies in recent memory. After..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Environmental Groups Warn Congress to Slow Down on Texas Coastal Barrier

It should block storm surges, but it might also kill native species off

"...along the coast that will need protection most as climate change alters storm patterns. Professor Kelly Hara­gan at UT..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Isabel Maney

Unique Options to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Austin

Ice cream tacos, root beer granita, and a movement for change

"...Black-owned local business, recently collaborated with Ice Cream for Change, a national community of ice cream makers committed to..."

July 17, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

What Happens When Two Academics Fall in Love and Start a Farm?

TerraPurezza Farm studies regenerative agriculture just outside Austin

"...sequestering carbon in the soil in the face of climate change. But there was a serious lack of research..."

April 3, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...Sanders also promoted climate change action, a ban on the sale of assault..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Medicare for All, advocating progress on environmental protection and climate change without endorsing the Green New Deal. Bell tracks..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

"...connected individual in legal circles who could bring real change to the way the D.A.'s Office interacts with the..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...of Texans who were middle-wage earners, and that number changed by a huge percentage, in the course of that..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...This powerful film odyssey across America explores the sea change in national attitude from pride in big dams as..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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