Texas Climate Plan Hopes to Reduce Texas’ Carbon Emissions

Plan would also regulate the state's fossil fuel industry

"...of 41 bills filed this session to reduce Texas' carbon emissions (the highest among the states) and increase regulation..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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.

"...human beings will continue to release planet-destroying amounts of carbon dioxide into the environment until governmental penalties for emissions..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Council Endorses EPA Emissions Rule

Supporters hope to set precedent for Texas

"...support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recently proposed carbon rule, staying in stride with the city's net-zero emissions..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...2040 – 10 years earlier than when Austin's net-zero emissions goal was adopted in 2014...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Spillar Responds on Carbon Footprint

More on the Strategic Mobility Plan

"...He continues, "Focusing on 'sustainability' and greenhouse gas emissions is no longer an option for any transportation organization,..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Travis County Needs to Double Its Emissions Reductions by 2030

No strategy too small for tackling climate change

"...hitting Austin. Since then, the county has reduced its emissions by improving energy efficiency in county buildings, adding electric..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AE's Long Road to Reducing Emissions

AE's generation plan doesn't please all

"...importance of long-range cost benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He then presented a brief overview of the utility's..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Can Austin Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

The city stepped up its game, but it'll need your help

"...In August 2019, just weeks before the September climate..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Francesca D'Annunzio

At SXSW Reducing Carbon Comes in Many Flavors

Panelists share glimmers of hope for the climate

"...surface of the ocean, allowing it to absorb more carbon from the atmosphere...."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

It's the Carbon, Stupid!

Texas leaders continue to drag their boot heels on global warming

"...the impending catastrophe caused by fossil-fuel combustion gasses (namely carbon dioxide) building up atmospherically and keeping heat from radiating..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Carbon Neutrality

A primer

"...There's a simple equation. Burn carbon, you get energy. That's good. You also get the..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Climate Change: City Targets Zero Emissions

City aims for carbon neutrality by 2050

"...2050, Austin plans to implement, citywide, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions – i.e., "carbon neutrality." Citing increasing evidence of worldwide..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

City Launches Carbon Calculator, Hosts Climate Expo

The Climate Protection Program starts off 2010 with a bang

"...global warming. This week, it launched its long-awaited local carbon footprint calculator – offering a more accurate measurement of..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Exhaust Emissions From Motorcycles

"...can be heard in many parts of town. Exhaust emissions from motorcycles are high, particularly for carbon monoxide. With..."

May 31, 2005 Postmarks

Cool City: My Big Fat Carbon Footprint

One reporter's liberating steps toward energy efficiency

"...to reduce their energy use – and thus greenhouse-gas emissions – by making easy lifestyle changes like switching to..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Meeting the City's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets In Three Charts

Are we there yet?

"...Austin Community Climate Plan projected that local greenhouse gas emissions (measured as "millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Carbon Monoxide a Continuing Problem in APD's Cars

One officer still on medical leave after incident

"...started popping up that cops were experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning – headaches, dizziness, general nausea – due..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Future-Proofing the Fruits of Austin's Building Boom

ULI Greenprint sets a net-zero carbon emissions goal for 2050

"...trying to incentivize, aiming for a goal of net-zero carbon emissions from its members' commercial buildings by 2050. Last..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

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

"...Plan, which requires that states reduce by one-third the carbon emissions of their power plants by 2030. Shortly after..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?

Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running

"...Energy plans for 100% of its power to be carbon-free a little more than a decade from now, as..."

May 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Kimley-Horn Is Staff Pick

National engineering and planning firm recommended to be Strategic Mobility Plan consultant

"...Fehr & Peers using transportation planning to reduce GHG emissions...."

Nov. 2, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

AAAS Highlights Austin Efforts to Address Climate Change

One of 18 communities featured in “How We Respond,” released today

"...adapt to climate change impacts and/or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Green Events: July 26-Aug. 2

The usual opportunities for local food and brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, and more.

"...brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, the SOS Ordinance turns 15, and architect Mark..."

July 25, 2007 Columns Post

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...5) Going carbon neutral as a city 1) The Municipal Plan: Leading..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...climate bill that's expected to impose municipal costs on carbon emissions and may also reward early-action cities. Counting Carbon..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...bicycle or in tiny cars, and have reduced their carbon footprints – and seem darn happy about it. Leading..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

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

"...adopted "the goal to achieve net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and directed staff to work with stakeholders..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Five Ways YOU Can Fight Climate Change

Yes, you can do things to help the planet

"...immediate action, the UN says it's possible to reduce carbon emissions within 11 years, but doing so will require..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How Green Is the Music?

Festivals, bands, and musicians seek environmental harmony

"...for bands and crew, and avoids 50,000 pounds of carbon-dioxide emissions by using varying blends of biodiesel in the..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

A Glossary of Cool

A quick definition of terms used in describing the Austin Climate Protection Plan.

"...of excessive and fast-increasing levels of greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone...."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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