Austin reached a big milestone this year. The 10,000th electric vehicle hit the road in our city. That's significant, especially since Austin has a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Add onto that the fact that more than a third of our emissions currently...
We've been talking a lot lately about the future of transportation in Austin. In particular, the possibility of a 2020 election that could allow Austin voters to decide whether or not we want a high capacity transit system. But it's not all just about the...
Did you know there's an election going on right now? Yes, really. It's not getting a lot of media attention, but there are several important issues for you to vote on come November 5th. In Austin, there are two ballot propositions: Prop A - If passed, this proposition would add restrictions...
Welcome to the latest in our Beyond the Strike series, inspired by the recent global climate strikes and designed to take the big, global issue of climate change and make it local. Through the series, we're sharing proposed solutions, ideas from inspiring community leaders, and plenty of...
This is part two of our Beyond The Strike series, showcasing the many proposed solutions, ideas from inspiring community leaders, and opportunities for you to get involved around climate justice in Austin. You can read part one of the series (which focuses on energy) here. If...
Sponsored Post - Smart Charge America Been thinking about making the switch to electric for your next car? A little unsure because you have no idea what it's actually like to own an electric car? Get all of your questions answered (and have a little fun doing...
You've read the headlines. You've seen the photos. The Amazon is burning. But what exactly does that mean? Earlier this week, we sat down with Marshall Huggins, chief of staff with the Rainforest Partnership, and asked him this exact question. (The Rainforest Partnership is an Austin-based nonprofit...
Austin is about to get more than half its energy from renewables. And that's a pretty big deal. Austin Energy, our city's electric utility, just announced a new wind power contract that will allow Austin to get 61 percent of its energy from renewables (once the wind farm is complete...
What is your #1 concern, worry, or fear about Austin and its future? Wish we were doing more to address climate change? Or to protect families against displacement and gentrification?Think our parks could use a bit more love and support? It's August, which means now is the...
A big, hairy, audacious goal. What's the one big, bold thing you'd like to achieve in the next 15 years? That's the question the folks at the Sustainable Food Center sat down and asked themselves about nine months ago. And this was their answer - "to increase...