Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...to 2040 – 10 years earlier than when Austin's net-zero emissions goal was adopted in 2014...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Climate Change: City Targets Zero Emissions

City aims for carbon neutrality by 2050

"...new goal: By 2050, Austin plans to implement, citywide, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions – i.e., "carbon neutrality." Citing increasing..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

City's Zero Energy Homes Prove Too Pricey for Montopolis

Energy efficient building project proves fiscally impractical for current neighborhood location

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Is the Net Neutrality Repeal Another Blow to Tex-Mex Musicians and Broadcasters?

Bidi bidi bom bom

July 6, 2018 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Future-Proofing the Fruits of Austin's Building Boom

ULI Greenprint sets a net-zero carbon emissions goal for 2050

"...is trying to incentivize, aiming for a goal of net-zero carbon emissions from its members' commercial buildings by 2050...."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...this year – Austin adopted "the goal to achieve net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and directed staff..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

This New-ish Plan

"...hope because I learned that Austin is implementing a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions plan. It was encouraging that the..."

March 29, 2019 Postmarks

Council Endorses EPA Emissions Rule

Supporters hope to set precedent for Texas

"...proposed carbon rule, staying in stride with the city's net-zero emissions goal (set in April). The resolution's supporters hope..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

The Hightower Report

Let's join the army

April 19, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: Our Neighbors' Keepers

More than one way to save a neighborhood

June 22, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Austin Energy Gives Up on Fayette Plan, But Not on Climate Goals

Keep Austin dirty?

"...its carbon footprint, setting Austin on course to reach net-zero emissions in 2040, a decade earlier than had been..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...recommendations: accelerating City Council's recently declared goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The task force recommends adjusting..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Middle Men

Middle Men journeys backward in Internet history to 1995 when two coked-up ne'er-do-wells created the first dial-up, porn-on-demand website.

Aug. 6, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Climbing Mount Compost

Austin's next big zero-waste project is feeding nature's recycling program

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Meeting the City's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets In Three Charts

Are we there yet?

"...would put the city on a "glide path" to net-zero emissions by 2050...."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

How Green Is the Music?

Festivals, bands, and musicians seek environmental harmony

"...to nine organizations doing climate-change-reform activities, while shooting for net-zero emissions from tours and business...."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically

Climate change forum focuses on young voters

"...environmental justice, what their views are on the city's net-zero carbon emissions goals and solar panels for Austin schools,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...that will help us to bring carbon emissions to net-zero. For others, the tools for creating a sustainable economy..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...last week for their roles in creating the Montopolis Net-Zero Energy Homes subdivision, whose 85 planned ultraefficient homes are..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Media Clips

The Internet offers new opportunities for newspapers to expand their coverage, but so far, Texas dailies have yet to heed the call.

April 21, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Austin at Large: This Road’s Gone On Forever

Is it wrong, or dumb, or evil to spend billions to fix I-35?

"...work hard to reach our adopted community goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But I expect us to..."

May 17, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Your Electric Bill Is About to Go Way Up

Council approves new Austin Energy rates, advocates disappointed

"...the Climate Equity Plan to help the city achieve net-zero emissions by 2040...."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

On Austin Climate Equity, More Plan Than Action

Staffing crunch slows down sustainability efforts

"...City, and San Francisco) to have committed to achieving net-zero emissions as soon as 2040. But as Athens noted,..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Additional Air Emissions

April 26, 2022 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...local climate goals, including the city's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040...."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Back to Biz: City Council returns to the dais..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature

UT Research Reinforces Anti-Racism at Austin Water

Making equity flow

"...the Community Climate Plan, which commits the city to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050...."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...between ECHO and its service-provider partners on reducing to net-zero veteran homelessness as evidence of her ability to bring..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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