Austin Climate Action and Resilience News & Media Center News & Media Center Learn about the latest news from Austin Climate Action and Resilience by signing up to receive our newsletter. View an archive of our past newsletters. View the timeline in full-screen mode> Recent News View All News Use the previous and next arrow buttons to navigate between slides. 2 weeks ago City Invests in 34 Organizations Focused on Food Access, Climate Action, and Community Resilience Austin Climate Action and Resilience has awarded a total of $102,000 in funding to 34 community-led projects through the Food and Climate Equity, or FACE, Grants program. This initiative provides up to $3,000 in grant funding to local organizations. Read more 2 months ago City of Austin Warns of Ash Tree-Destroying Insect Nearing Our Region Over the last ten years, an emerging threat has been inching closer to the Austin region — a small, iridescent green insect called the Emerald Ash Borer. Infested trees can quickly become a hazard. Read more 4 months ago Here Comes the Sun: Austin to Expand Solar Across City Facilities Today, one day after Earth Day, the Austin City Council approved a major investment in clean energy, authorizing two contracts to install solar energy systems across City-owned facilities. Read more 6 months ago City of Austin Releases Resilient Austin Playbook The City of Austin has released the Resilient Austin Playbook, a strategic roadmap to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from the challenges facing one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. Read more 7 months ago When Blackouts Occur During Heat Waves, Austin Homes Pose Major Risk A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin indicates that if the power goes out during a heat wave, there’s nowhere more dangerous to be than where people spend most of their time—indoors. Read more
