Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...No. 4 dominated the year's enviro debates, with most environmental groups opposed to the project as unnecessary and wasteful..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Local environmental news wasn't all bad this year

"...at Commissioners Court reactivating the project, and Council and environmental advocates looking for new ways to delay or prevent..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Drought, wildfires, and more WTP4

"...on Coal Enviros and public health advocates celebrated the Environmental Protection Agency's new safeguards to limit mercury pollution from..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Environmental Stories

We've only got one planet

"...happy warrior at the Capitol and City Hall for environmental protection, renewable energy, and political reform...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Environmental Stories

The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues

"...construction projects to start anew under older, less stringent environmental regs...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Environmental Stories

"...burned in 2008 thanks to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Texas Low Emission Diesel Program, introduced in 2005..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Save Our Springs' anniversary, Al Armendariz's move, and the bag ban

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Local Stories

Don't feel listless! Check out this local list of lists.

"...story in Texas or Austin. See "Top 10 State Stories," and "Top 10 Environmental Stories."..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by the News Staff

Top 10 Local Stories

The year in Austin: from the APD to urban rail

"...with Austin at their epicenter. See "Top 10 Lege Stories."..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Environmental Storytelling

Two SXSW Eco panels, one 'Inconvenient Truth,' and unlimited possibilities for human stories inspiring green change

"...The planet is at the center of countless stories, but precious few truly capture the heart of its..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Climate Change Stories: A Traveling Sisterhood

The Climate Wise Women visit SXSW Eco

"...data can sometimes obscure the ordinary human cost of environmental politics, and one small group of women is using..."

Oct. 14, 2013 News Post by Jessi Cape

Top 10 Local Stories

WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more

"...of attention this year. See "Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories."..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

Top 10 Local Stories

Austin's top stories in 2008

"...it was especially fun here. See "Top 10 State Stories."..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 Local Stories

"...new watchword of weather response. (See "Top 10 Environ­mental Stories," Jan. 1.) 2) Official Immunity..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 City Council Stories

The big stories of Council's last seven-member year

"...over renewables and affordability caught fire in September, as environmental advocates forced a late-night, quick-pitch vote for a new..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...4) TCEQ VS. EPA See "Top 10 Environmental Stories."..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The Top 10 Censored Stories of 2000

The news stories that didn't make the mainstream press in 2000

"...If none of these stories rings a bell, it's not because you've missed the..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Karynn M. Fish

Developing Stories: Chipping at the Waterfront

Revised waterfront ordinance returns to City Council today (Thursday, May 21)

"...with a detailed urban design framework plan. (See "Developing Stories," March 30, 2007.) Yet the "SuperPUD ordinance," passed last..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: East Riverside: The Road Ahead

Let's capture the value – and federal funds

"...Improving this corridor can advance many community goals, including environmental and fiscal sustainability, as well as comprehensive planning for..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Local Stories

Toby to SOS

"...Bird Lake was at the center of several hot stories: the unveiling of an innovative city park (conceived in..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Developing Stories

If You Believe in Villa Muse, Clap Your Hands

"...the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction and from its development and environmental oversight...."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Tell Our Own Stories

"...continue today to advocate for social, political, economic, and environmental reform. Their social consciousness transcends well beyond our community..."

Nov. 23, 2020 Postmarks

Top 10 Media Stories

More is Less

"...legend Molly Ivins pass away (see "Top 10 State Stories"), there was little cause for celebration in media circles...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Developing Stories

City plans ahead for sustainable funding of Austin's new flagship Downtown library

"...or September; the mixed-use project features a handsome and environmentally sustainable (certified gold by Leadership in Energy and Environmental..."

May 11, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Top 9 Enviro Stories

"...go-ahead despite a recession, a record-breaking drought, an incomplete environmental-impact study, and opposition from environmentalists and Lake Travis businesses...."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Developing Stories

CAMPO's new executive director plans to get busy planning

"...and pedestrian plans. He's also keenly interested in CAMPO's environmental justice and clean air initiatives...."

May 16, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...that achieving a sustainable balance of economic, social and environmental interests is critical to the long-term vitality of our..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: 'L' Is for 'Lake' – and Legal and Ludicrous

The Waterfront Overlay has an intricate history

"...the river's natural scenic beauty, accessible open space, and environmental quality. Yet mad­den­ingly, each ordinance – as interpreted together..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...Growth Management Act, which requires comprehensive planning (partially for environmental reasons) and which spawned the hard density targets. Unfortunately..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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