I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by connecting the dots between global climate change and our local Austin weather.
Our newest Net-Zero Hero may be a familiar face for many Austinites: three-time Emmy Award winner, David Yeomans! As KXAN’s chief meteorologist, David supports our community daily in understanding our local weather. Through all his work, David’s passion for climate action shines through, whether he’s…
Breathe in. Feel your lungs expand with air. Breathe out.
Every second, we breathe in about a cup of air, or nearly a gallon every minute. For many of us, breathing is so automatic that we may have taken it for granted at one point or another. But, breathing clean, fresh air is necessary for people to survive and thrive.
In Austin, air…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by connecting community members to resources both at the library and beyond.
In honor of National Library Week and National Gardening Month, we’re excited to introduce our newest Net-Zero Hero: Marcos Martinez, Managing Librarian at the Little Walnut Creek Library! From serving on the Nature Smart Libraries initiative to starting a seed collection at his library, Marcos is doing his part…
“We get to be out in nature all day — I really love that,” shared 12-year-old Annika, who we met on a recent visit to Whole Life Learning Center (WLLC). With nearly two acres of space in South Austin, WLLC is creating “living classrooms” where students are encouraged to connect with the natural world around them.
Visiting the school, it’s clear to see the impact of outdoor learning. Teacher John prepares a garden for his Ecostudies class later that day. Students on a break create their own version of leapfrog with the help of the school’s baby goats. The campus is buzzing with activity.
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We’re pleased to introduce you to Sergio Torres-Peralta, a new Food & Resilience Coordinator in our office. Sergio will be working with the food team in developing Austin's first-ever Food Plan.
We asked Sergio a few get-to-know-you questions so you can learn more about him and his background.
Q: Where are you from and what do you like best about your homet…
Each April 22nd, the world joins in the collective celebration of Earth Day. With spring flowers, birdsong, and lovely temperatures, April is a perfect time to celebrate the life-giving magic of our planet. From choosing sustainable transportation to supporting our natural spaces, our Earth Month Calendar can help you take daily actions to celebrate Mother Earth. After all, at the Office of Sustainability, we believe every day is Earth Day!
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Led the creation and final City Council adoption of the Austin Climate Equity Plan through a unique community-driven process that mo… |
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by advocating for equitable access to and connection with nature.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, we’re excited to introduce our newest Net-Zero Hero, Gaby Benitez! Gaby is a poet, nature advocate, and born-and-bred Austinite. Nature is at the center of so much of what Gaby does. She worked for years on the education team at Keep Austin Beauti…
I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by discussing how climate discrimination keeps most BIPOCQ* in areas of urban sprawl and how safe, sustainable transportation is accessible to few.
Meet Stephanie Webb, an activist, analyst, athlete, and our newest Net-Zero Hero! As the founder of Decipher City, Stephanie has spent…
We're excited to welcome Sydnee Landry, the Office of Sustainability's newest team member! Sydnee joins our team in the role of Climate Equity Engagement Associate. In this role, Sydnee will be managing the Community Climate Ambassador program to support the implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Pl…