Today, urban dwellers tend to think about where their water comes from only when it stops flowing, or when it flows too much. This water usually makes it to residential consumers through an extensive and technologically sophisticated infrastructure that remains largely invisible outside times of
Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. We’ll start off with Announcements on current events… Tonite’s main program is CARBON CAPTURE – Monitoring, Safety, and Geologic Impact of Underground CO2 Injection, with Dr. Katherine Romanak. Dr. Romanak is an expert in near-surface
Join our parent-led climate meetup for a family-friendly holiday celebration, and commit to climate action in 2024! We’ll order some shareable appetizers for the table, and you can take advantage of Sour Duck’s happy hour deals. Kids and adults will also have a chance to
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Join LWV-AA and Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a moderated panel discussion on Austin and Travis County preparations for extreme weather events. Speakers: Carrie Stewart, Austin Fire Department Wildfire Prevention Selena Xie, Emergency Medical Services Association Sara Henry, Homeland Security and Emergency Services Lisa Martin, Austin
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for a family-friendly gathering and informal climate conversation. Meet fellow caregivers concerned about climate change and leave with a quick, specific climate action you can take. This month, we’ll talk about strategies for reducing consumption and
Driving Change: Transportation, Climate, and Your Health According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for Summer 2023 was 62.2F (16.8C), which is 2.07F (1.15C) above the 1990-2020 average. Although we’re experiencing pleasant weather now (in Austin), we cannot ignore the extreme weather patterns that we continue
Floods usually happen suddenly. The sky rips open, the rivers and streams quickly fill, followed by the fields and streets. Before long it can become a life-threatening emergency with people trapped in their homes or cars. However, there is a long ‘before’ and a long
Join us at ClimateCon – where Austin’s most passionate climate activists, innovators, and organizations unite! This transformative gathering seeks to cultivate collaboration, spark fresh dialogue, and drive forward the mission of a more sustainable Austin. Who Should Attend? Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist, a
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for a family-friendly gathering and informal climate conversation. Meet fellow caregivers concerned about climate change and leave with a quick, specific climate action you can take. Snacks provided. This month, we will also have supplies on