Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...Al Armendariz, Texas' highest environmental official until last spring, moved to Austin this summer to..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

There Will Be Blood

This powerful character study and origin story is rooted in American soil.

"...Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds and Dillon..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mixing Up Your Environmentalism

Plateaued on your earth-friendly efforts? Here are a few ideas to help.

"...we do it, but, yawn. We collected a few out-of-the-box ways to impact (or not impact) the environment. So,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Events Post by Bonny Chu

Sarah Jarosz & Gary Clark Jr. Nominated for Grammys

Local youths step further out into the national spotlight

"...Who makes their biggest announcement of the year on a weekend? One..."

Dec. 9, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

TribFest: Oil Terminal Protest Interrupts Buttigieg’s Q&A (But He Doesn’t Mind)

Transport secretary: "I hear you" about Gulf Coast project

"...Near the end of the Texas Tribune Festival’s opening-night keynote with..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Green Is as Green Does

Robbins' latest 'Directory' follows the flows of water – and power

"...It's not surprising that water would be the dominant talking point of Paul Robbins' latest edition of..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: A More Urgent Warning

National Climate Assessment amplifies the alarm

"...Reading through the summations in the latest National Climate Assessment, I found..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Column by Michael King

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...Neil deGrasse Tyson, the celebrated astrophysicist, the director of the Hayden Planetarium, the..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Only Natural

The Texas Memorial Museum decides to focus on its natural history roots.

"...The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, planted dramatically at..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Travis Duncan Enters Mayor Race

Candidate says he’ll bring “people’s power plan” to Austin

"...There’s a new entry in Austin’s mayoral race, joining incumbent..."

March 14, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Carbon Nation

Carbon dioxide emissions will be the death of us all unless we take steps to counteract the harm already done, says this new eco-doc.

"...Directed by: Peter Byck. Byck wastes no time at the start of his documentary proving that global warming and..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"..."You had a future," chanted the young people taking part in the Sept. 20 Climate..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

At SXSW Reducing Carbon Comes in Many Flavors

Panelists share glimmers of hope for the climate

"...“We have to move mountains,” Ralph Keeling of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography told the Chronicle, discussing..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Revolutionizing Batteries With Sodium

UT professor looks to jump from the lab to the marketplace

"...If you memed today, then that LOL was probably powered by what's called..."

April 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Surf's up for Texas Democrats, as the building blue wave of voter enthusiasm drove nearly 1..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project

"...This Saturday, people will gather in cities throughout the world to..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Naked City

City leaders announce plan to push hybrid cars here and nationwide

"...Think of the city of Austin as the Green Godfather. In..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...Last summer, the Austin Generation Resource Planning Task Force issued a bold..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Don’t Breath Today or Tomorrow

Ozone Watch Level Orange Alerts

"...The Clean Air Force of Central Texas has issued an..."

May 28, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

How to Ride SX

The Annual, How to Ride SX—or why drive and pay for parking when you can take the Cap Metro?

"...I ride the bus. I rode the bus before it was cool..."

March 19, 2009 SXSW Post by Belinda Acosta

American War by Omar El Akkad

This dystopian novel of a late 21st century America split by civil war shows how vengeance survives down the generations

"...You're probably aware by now that since the election last November, dystopian novels have become all the..."

April 21, 2017 Arts Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Hey, Jude

The talented Mr. Hickey deftly clambers up that old ladder (ladder, ladder, ladder) of success

"...The 36-year-old actor from Nebraska didn't choose to look like..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...Dino Days..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cap Metro Pitches in as Mobile Cooling Center

As temperatures rise, bus stops serve as shelter from the sun

"...Edward Hardword spends 20 to 30 minutes each day waiting for the bus near the UT campus. That..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

(Apple) Core Values

The East Side Compost Pedallers are cycling across a gardener's gold mine

"...The East Side Compost Pedallers team has become a staple..."

May 10, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Cool City: Solar Subtleties

Cost of solar array depends on how you look at it – and when

"...Public questions linger about the city's proposed $250 million solar-power-purchase agreement – the first..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...If not, don't blame yourself. While the city of Austin indeed has been hard at work..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The Austin Chronicle's endorsements for the Commissioners Court should leave..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

SXSW Film Review: Boycott

The real victims of the GOP war on free speech

"...One never hopes to see their hometown featured prominently in a documentary about anti-speech legislation...."

March 22, 2022 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

It Wasn't Just ERCOT: Task Force Slams City's Freeze Response

Winter Storm Review Task Force finds fault in city's Uri response

"...Storm Uri has released its draft report, which slams the city's lack of planning and preparation to handle an..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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