Five Ways YOU Can Fight Climate Change

Yes, you can do things to help the planet

"...and the United Nations confirms the "life-threatening" effects of climate change are being felt throughout the world. It's time..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

With Climate Change Award, Bloomberg Makes It Rain in Austin

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

"...selection as a winner of Bloomberg Philanthropies' American Cities Climate Challenge. Austin joins 24 other U.S. cities, including San..."

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

Climate Change News

Safe Climate Act introduced to Congress; and National Academy of Sciences releases climate change report requested by House Committee on Science chair

"...Tuesday, Rep. Henry Waxman of California introduced the Safe Climate Act (HR 5642), a so-called long-term, science-based solution to..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Professors on Climate Change

A letter from 200 professors to the White House signals a broad consensus on global warming

"...his administration, urging continuing U.S. support for action against climate change under the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement...."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Austin City Council v. Climate Change

City Hall backs resilience, electric vehicles

"...achieving carbon neutrality on time, and preparing for the climate reality we're already living in...."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bipartisan Climate Change Solutions

"...history. This election will determine how we approach the climate crisis and whether we develop meaningful bipartisan solutions or..."

Dec. 25, 2019 Postmarks

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

Dipping a toe into a pool of options – and money

"...seems both parties at the Legislature want to make change happen, as the existential threat of a dwindling supply..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

It's Time to Deal With Climate Change!

"...address, President Obama promised to take action to address climate change if Congress refused to. Considering the vast damage..."

Feb. 12, 2013 Postmarks

City Council Looks at Homelessness, Climate Change, and Gun Violence

Post-summer Council hits the dais running with 149-Item agenda

"...brings forth a resolution (Item 78) to declare a "climate emergency," directing Cronk to develop "an accountability and regular..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

350 or Bust: New Climate Change Campaigns Get Rolling

The Share350 initiative launches at this weekend's Green Fourth of July, bolstering an international climate-change campaign with its own Austin twist

"...Some say climate change is this generation's biggest challenge, but a loose-knit..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

A Different Kind of Climate Change

Changes afoot at Austin Climate Protection Program

"...Sascha Petersen resigned from the staff of the Austin Climate Protection Pro­gram Monday. He follows program manager Jake Stewart,..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

"...appliance's life. This equipment is meant for severely cold climates in the northern United States and Canada. Installing them..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Climate Change Livestream

VIDEO: Texas Interfaith Advocacy Conference hosts candidates today

"...is hosting the only U.S. Senate candidate forum on climate change today at University Presbyterian Church of Austin (2203..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post

Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Could Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Council approves phase 1 of project that could store 60,000 acre-feet of water underground by 2040

"...withdrawn in the event of a drought or other climate emergency. In addition to meeting increased water demand as..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

"...into their natural habitat,” Lamm said. “It’s a game changer for conservation.”..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

CAMPO & Climate Politics

Austin reps and mayor split on 2040 Plan vision statement

"...Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization – one which removed "climate change" as an explicit rationale for the region’s long..."

Nov. 3, 2013 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Climate, Cuts, and Cuckoos

Austin attends the Paris climate conference

"...week's News Roundup: Austin leaders back from the Paris climate conference reaffirm their city's commitment to combat climate change;..."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

SXSW Eco 2015: Global Climate, Global Conflict?

UT's Joshua Busby on how the developing world responds

"...Max: Fury Road, eco-horrors have taught us that global climate change will bring about global conflict. But Joshua Busby,..."

Oct. 6, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Changing the Climate

Ellis hopes for a cooler future

"...Climate change, says Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, is "going to..."

Feb. 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

COP27: The Case for Why Texas Is the Most Vulnerable State in the Country to Climate Impacts

Pick your poison: drought, flood, heat wave, hurricane

"...world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 16, 2022 News Post

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Climate Emergency, and a Calamitous Conclusion to Star Wars

Texas Impact talks COP 25, plus our review of The Rise of Skywalker

"...this December that something of international urgency – the climate crisis, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference, held..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

There’s No Turning Back the Clock on Climate

Activist John Umphress reflects on “baby steps” at COP28

"...world’s eyes turn to Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post

COP28: Climate Migration Is Coming. Is Texas Prepared?

Extreme heat, weather, drought will cause displacement

"...world’s eyes turn to Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post

COP27: Protecting the Human Rights of Climate Refugees

VIDEO: Experts consider the legal & moral issues of climate migration

"...world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 21, 2022 News Post

COP25: How to Talk to Texans About the Climate Crisis

Texas is a renewable energy leader. Let’s celebrate that.

"...world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas..."

Dec. 9, 2019 News Post

COP27: Ukraine and the Climate Impact of War

WATCH: Beaman Floyd discusses national defense and the climate

"...world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Post

COP25: Faith and the Climate

VIDEO: What faith leaders are doing to advocate for change

"...world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post

Adapt or Fry: UT Climate Adaptation Symposium

Forum focuses on local solutions to climate change

"...in distress. But a Texas heat wave and global climate change are very different antagonists. The organizers of next..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Climate Strike at the Capitol Adds Austin Voices to Worldwide Movement

Students spark rally to combat climate change

"...to add their presence and voices to the worldwide “Climate Strike” – an international effort to call attention to..."

Sept. 23, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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