Austinites take part in Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs
After the event was canceled in 2020, loyal fans of the springs and environmental advocates came back to celebrate another year with a refreshing plunge.
After the event was canceled in 2020, loyal fans of the springs and environmental advocates came back to celebrate another year with a refreshing plunge.
City of Austin and TreeFolks hosting tree planting event on Jan. 8
The City of Austin is partnering with TreeFolks, a local non-profit, to host a tree planting event.
The City of Austin is partnering with TreeFolks, a local non-profit, to host a tree planting event.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
Travis County offering free Christmas tree recycling
Travis County residents have the option to give their tree another life through free holiday tree recycling available from Dec. 26-Jan. 10.
Travis County residents have the option to give their tree another life through free holiday tree recycling available from Dec. 26-Jan. 10.
Can you recycle Christmas wrapping paper? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
City of Austin to offer holiday tree recycling beginning Dec. 26
Residents will be able to give their natural holiday trees a new life as mulch or compost through the city's annual tree recycling program.
Residents will be able to give their natural holiday trees a new life as mulch or compost through the city's annual tree recycling program.
Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Texas to receive $221M to replace lead pipes as part of Biden plan
The Biden-Harris administration, with the help of the EPA and other federal and state agencies, has created a plan of action to eradicate lead exposure in the U.S.
The Biden-Harris administration, with the help of the EPA and other federal and state agencies, has created a plan of action to eradicate lead exposure in the U.S.
OC spill: 3 companies charged after thousands of gallons of oil leaked into ocean
The DOJ claims the companies' negligence caused about 25,000 gallons of crude oil to spill into the ocean.
The DOJ claims the companies' negligence caused about 25,000 gallons of crude oil to spill into the ocean.
States sign agreement to reduce use of Colorado River water
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Siberia set arctic heat record in 2020, UN weather agency affirms
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
City of Austin aims to create more green jobs for residents
The city is teaming up with local organizations to create sustainable job opportunities for Austin residents.
The city is teaming up with local organizations to create sustainable job opportunities for Austin residents.
TPWD to relaunch Ambassadors Program in 2022
The Texas State Parks Ambassador Program is back and begins accepting applications on Dec. 15.
The Texas State Parks Ambassador Program is back and begins accepting applications on Dec. 15.
41 Austin-area schools to receive Bright Green Future grants
The city's Office of Sustainability selected projects from every city council district representing schools in Austin ISD and several private schools.
The city's Office of Sustainability selected projects from every city council district representing schools in Austin ISD and several private schools.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Potential for Texas wildfires prompts officials to call for extra support
Texas A&M Forest Service is preparing for fire-friendly weather within the next few days. An Airtanker Base in Abilene is being opened to respond to any wildfire activity.
Texas A&M Forest Service is preparing for fire-friendly weather within the next few days. An Airtanker Base in Abilene is being opened to respond to any wildfire activity.
Was Kentucky, Tennessee tornado outbreak related to climate change?
Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?
Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?
ABIA one of four North American airports to achieve carbon neutrality
Austin-Bergstrom has earned a Level 3+ Accreditation by Airports Council International – North America’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Program.
Austin-Bergstrom has earned a Level 3+ Accreditation by Airports Council International – North America’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Program.
California's Lost Coast redwoods could be saved from logging
Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco agreed to purchase the historic DeVilbiss Ranch timberlands for $37 million if it can raise the money by Dec 31.
Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco agreed to purchase the historic DeVilbiss Ranch timberlands for $37 million if it can raise the money by Dec 31.