We are starting a Green New Deal campaign in Austin! We will meet weekly to write a campaign plan and a resolution for chapter endorsement. All members are welcome to help us plan. The aim is to start a GND Project Committee to campaign on
Join us on May 25th to learn how Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) and other electric cooperatives are helping Texans build climate resiliency by providing affordable solar energy. Here at Solar Austin, we continue to peel back the curtain on local policy and utility action after
Bill Bray, formerly at ExxonMobil, will give a presentation on the Oil, Gas and PetroChem industries in Texas and how the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will impact them. The Energy Transition with a predictably rising price on carbon will certainly drive change, but
Meetup admins will be outdoors at Amy’s Ice Creams from 11-noon to answer your questions about this caregiver-led climate group. Say “hello,” grab a free bookmark, coloring page, and coupon for a free mix-in or topping (while supplies last), then head inside for a treat.
In the fight to address climate change and decarbonize our economy, we must decarbonize homes and businesses to eliminate building sector emissions. But how? Pecan Street’s 2019 Electric Texas report examined the possibility of converting all residential heating in ERCOT’s service area to electric. Building on that
Join us on Zoom! https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 In-person events have been cancelled for all Sierra Club activities through July 4, 2021. Dang. 6:30 to 7:30 – Presentation Wanted! Mountain Cedars, Dead and Alive Rethinking the Juniper trees last seen spreading across the Hill Country of Texas By Elizabeth
Join Environment Texas and Wisconsin Environment for a free screening of the new short film, “Come Home.” Afterwards, filmmaker Susan Rockefeller will join us for a panel discussion with local leaders from TX and WI, to discuss how we make progress towards protecting the planet
Austin’s REACH (Reduce Emissions Affordably for Climate Health) is approaching its 1 year anniversary, and we have data for 2020 showing great success. Join Matt Weldon, Commissioner on the Electric Utility Commission and CCL volunteer, as he discusses carbon pricing at work for the 7th
Join us this month for a very special meetup, where we’ll connect with fellow parent climate activists in Montana. We’ll also create some informal protest art (e.g., zines, sketches, poems) to bring attention to climate change this Mother’s Day.
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 a discussion with Lucia Athens, the City of Austin’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Lucia will speak about projects that the Sustainability Office is