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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…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by giving new life to high-quality materials, imagining and creating them into modern, functional goods. Meet Aileen Chen: maker, mother, entrepreneur, and our newest Net-Zero Hero! Aileen is the founder of…
We're excited to introduce our newest team member: Angela Baucom! Angela is taking on the new role of Food and Climate Program Coordinator. She'll be supporting both the climate and food teams in understanding where their work intersects and how to…
We’re helping to make Austin Net-Zero by promoting stewardship of our local watersheds. As part of the Girl Scout Law, every scout agrees to “use resources wisely” and “make the world a better place.” For Troop 40348, the scouts live these practices…
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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.