Precinct 3 Race Likely a Rematch

The Precinct 3 primary looks to be a preview of a fall rematch

"...'totally unregulated growth' favored by Daugherty," and that "the pollution and degradation of Lick Creek, Bee Creek, and Hamilton..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Drought, wildfires, and more WTP4

"... the Environmental Protection Agency's new safeguards to limit mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants. Gov. Rick Perry accused the..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...of events aimed at spotlighting the impact of mercury pollution in Texas – home to six of the 10..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature

Headlines

"...a free tax ride on equipment purchased to reduce pollution...."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature

Why Should Taxpayers Subsidize Formula One?

"...bankers build race tracks? Unfortunately, the noise and air pollution generated by auto racing is considerable and has not..."

June 27, 2011 Postmarks

Praise for Pond Scum

New pond will help keep pollution out of Barton Springs

"...project will enable the removal of 35,000 pounds of pollution a year from storm water. Notably, that water originates..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Hightower Report

Just Like You – Only Way Richer; and Worst of the Worst Contest

"...the corporate powers. From gutting the Environmental Protection Agency's anti-pollution restrictions on Big Oil to undoing the restraints on..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: A Tale of Two States

How you see Texas depends on where you're standing

"...which has finally found the gumption to enforce federal anti-pollution laws that Texas has long ignored. As Fort Worth..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...escape his underwater home when it becomes threatened by pollution. Dinosaur Ballet Director: Ross Butter A short animation, showcasing..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Daily Hustle: 2/8/11

Austin's past, present & Comp Plan future

"...the City, we have increased urban sprawl, congestion and pollution. Let us not kid ourselves, folks are driving into..."

Feb. 8, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

A nuke offer and a guilty plea

"...[FPP], and our ability to reduce generation to prevent pollution episodes or to reduce our carbon footprint will be..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What Are the Planes Spraying on Us?

"...global warming (which doesn’t make sense to add more pollution to the sky from airplanes), to the idea that..."

Jan. 11, 2011 Postmarks

Top 10 Environmental Stories

An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list

"...coal-burning capacity without making required upgrades to rein in pollution...."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

A Cure for What Trails You

The National Park Service lends a hand

"...to a more natural state in hopes of reducing pollution going into Carson Creek. "This plan has strong community..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

"...Help protect the Trinity Aquifer's largest perennial spring from pollution and overpumping. Volun­teers are needed to guide tours, coordinate..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column

Raising the (Green) Roof

Austin's Green Roof Advisory Group to deliver its report to council

"...membrane." Stud­ies also show that they can reduce noise pollution and enhance property values. All around the world, cities..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Setting the Record Straight

"...making it cost much more and called congestion relief, pollution reduction, and choice. It is none of these. Also,..."

Oct. 13, 2010 Postmarks

Comp Plan Combo Platter

The comp plan process reaches critical density

"...31 34 21 22 16 Tons of smog-forming air pollution emitted annually by vehicles 48,774 48,064 46,992 47,423 46,220..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Hightower Report

Pocketful of Coal; and Go for the Feingold

"...Not dirty merely in terms of the gross pollution, mountain destruction, and mineworker deaths that the Appalachian coal..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

After a Fashion

After a Fashion is people!

"...2022 and we have completely destroyed our world through pollution and overpopulation. The differences between the remaining moneyed class..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

How Cool Is Austin

2010 snapshot of the ACPP 'five plans'

"...or carbon-neutral standards, and ethanol (E85) increases air (ozone) pollution. Forty-three percent of fleet remains gasoline-only.Objective 3: Develop and..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Sierra Club, and Public Citizen reported this week that pollution from the proposed White Stallion coal plant in Bay..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 5-12

"...HELP PREVENT WATER POLLUTION Join the city's volunteer program marking storm drains to..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...increased risks for the health effects associated with air pollution, including increased mortality, higher cancer rates, asthma, and other life-threatening..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 29-Aug. 5

"...HELP PREVENT WATER POLLUTION Join the city's volunteer program marking storm drains to..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

The Spa at Hancock and 41st?

Developer has eye on historic Central Austin property

"...the project, as well as the parking, traffic, light pollution, and noise it could generate. Some homeowners have lobbied..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Hightower Report

Franken v. Roberts; and Stomping on America's Workers

"...behemoths and the rest of us – things like pollution of our water and air, denial of basic workers'..."

July 16, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

'Shoddy' and 'Rushed'

Spicewood neighbors blast WTP4 water line plan

"...at neighboring Canyon Vista Middle School and general noise pollution from the project. "The way sound carries through the..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Catch-2010

The ledger on Barack Obama features plenty of black eyes and feathers

"...Protection Agency has actually stepped forward to enforce federal anti-pollution laws in Texas. In recent months, the momentum is..."

July 9, 2010 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

The Chamber of Commies; and BP's Steady Flow of BS

"...life back" – Tony is a one-man plume of pollution...."

July 2, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

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