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Climate solutions can enhance the lives of every Austinite, but the effects of climate change are not felt equally across our community. As part of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, the Community Climate Ambassadors Program helps to empower community…
There are thousands of employees who help power the City of Austin — we're proud that so many of them center sustainability in their work and lives. Today, we're introducing you to one such employee: Sara Boone Hartley, Assistant Director for Support…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by amplifying community voices, needs, and solutions that address the social determinants of health* Meet Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak, our newest Net-Zero Hero. For some, the relationship between health and climate…
With the arrival of triple-digit days, Austin is heating up. Scorching summer heat can pose significant dangers. In fact, heat waves claim more lives among Americans than many other natural disasters including floods, lightning, tornadoes, and…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by educating our community about the importance of plants and sustainable landscapes. Matthew Gaston is many things: educator, TikToker, native Central Texan, friend of plants, and our newest Net-Zero Hero! Matthew…
At the Office of Sustainability, we know that the many school gardens across Austin offer students an opportunity for play, discovery, and learning — and that they wouldn't be possible without the tremendous support of volunteers. The Friends in…
At the Office of Sustainability, we are proud to work in an organization where so many employees are committed to supporting a brighter, greener Austin — both in and out of the office. Karlee Taylor, Environmental Conservation Information Specialist…
We’re helping to make Austin Net-Zero by biking our way through life. May is National Bike Month. To celebrate, we sat down with two Austinites who are doing their part to support a more sustainable Austin, one ride at a time. Meet Sagar Kumashi and…
Across the US, we celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week during the first week of May. Yet here in sunny and warm central Texas, we need to be “air aware” as early as March due to the potential for high levels of the dangerous type of ozone, called…
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News, ideas, and inspiration from the Office of Climate Action and Resilience to help advance a bright, green future for Austin.