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Revisiting the city's decision to hook up with a chip-burning plant
"...broken pallets. The city has committed to an ambitious climate protection plan, with a goal of drawing 30% of..."
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April 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith
Happy Feet Two
Some penguins march; these animated penguins dance – and sing – just like they did the last time around, only with a little less novelty.
"...in that the penguins’ plight may be due to climate change, but that conclusion is merely implied rather than..."
Nov. 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Incendiary: The Willingham Case
The "junk science" used to make the case for the Texas execution of Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson murders of his children is persuasively laid out in this locally made documentary.
"...the camera about what he calls the current "anti-intellectual" climate in our country. Well, you know what they say:..."
Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Point Austin: Rick Perry, Boy Scientist
When it comes to science, the Inquisition's got nothing on the guv
"..."crazy" enough to believe the current science on man-made climate change), Perry responded to a reference to the overwhelming..."
Sept. 16, 2011 News Column by Michael King
Edible Landscaping
Become inspired to look at gardens as flexible canvases
"...organically) fed and disease-free, and how to use the climate to your advantage. Although she gardens in Northern California,..."
May 27, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón
The Hightower Report
The Kochs Take One on the Chin; and Muzzling Michigan Professors
"...December, a merry band of tricksters called Youth for Climate Truth spoofed Koch Industries with a fake press release..."
May 27, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower
Forks Over Knives
This documentary presents evidence that a whole-foods diet can prevent the occurrence of cancer, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes.
"...physicians, scientists, and researchers than the reality of global climate change. Most people know that they're killing themselves and..."
May 13, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
From the 'Are You Frakking Kidding Me?' Files
"Hire a day laborer" as one of the things to do in Dallas?
"...It seems to me that in this fast-changing media climate, when the future of print publications is uncertain, and..."
March 26, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta
From Prada to Nada
Former Spy Kid Alexa Vega co-stars in this comedy that provides a Hispanic spin on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
"...that repurposes the Dashwood sisters for the current cultural climate. It's not nearly as ghastly a proposition as Pride..."
Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
AE's Nuclear Option
The seduction of the South Texas Project
"...September press statement. "While Garza rightfully acknowledges the danger climate change poses to Texas," Smith continued, "nuclear power's life..."
Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Top 10 Environmental Stories
An oil spill and a water treatment plant top the list
"...with the passage of Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan, which establishes goals for achieving energy savings,..."
Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...what changes in the market might mean for AE's climate-conscious customers, and he said, "I always plan to have..."
Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...Range Plan (Item 9), an update on the Austin Climate Protection Plan (Item 27), and an economic analysis of..."
Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature
Raising the (Green) Roof
Austin's Green Roof Advisory Group to deliver its report to council
"...vegetation – often native plants well-adapted to the local climate – and are known to improve both buildings and..."
Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Feeling a Trifle Damp?
Global warming report predicts 'extreme precipitation'
"...global warming is overwhelming ("97 to 98 percent of [climate] researchers agree with the central theories behind global warming")...."
Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Michael King
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, June 10-16
"...ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE The Central Texas – Balcones Chapter of the..."
June 11, 2010 News Column
Wasted Energy
Why the 11th-hour 'action' against AE's generation plan?
"...through renewable sources by 2020, an outcome of the Climate Protection Plan, initiated under Mayor Will Wynn to lessen..."
April 16, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Witty, Pretty People
The real deal on Austin as a reality TV casting mecca
"...just rewards. In today's "get famous fast" reality TV climate, why go to all that trouble?..."
April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...The Austin Climate Protection Program plans to host a community climate change..."
Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature
Rick Perry vs. the EPA
Which is the bigger danger, climate change or our governor?
"...used a scientific assessment from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which Abbott called “scandal-plagued” due to the..."
Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...based in key city departments; he also said Austin Climate Protection Program Director Ester Matthews will retire this year..."
Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature
What Would John Galt Do ... About Global Warming? Deny It.
Is John Mackey's 'John Galt' complex putting Whole Foods' bottom line on the line?
"...that "'no scientific consensus exists' regarding the causes of climate change," dismisses "hysteria about global warming" and international efforts..."
Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Michael King
Top 9 Letters of 2009
"...In the picture accompanying the latest of Copenhagen article ["Climate, Meet Mobility," News, Nov. 6], we can see that..."
Jan. 1, 2010 Features Feature by Mark Fagan
Copenhagen Kudos
"...piece of local coverage I’ve read about the UN Climate Change Conference, and it was inspiring to read about..."
Dec. 15, 2009 Postmarks
EPA Issues Verdict on Greenhouse Gases
Climate-change fighters can now tuck the Clean Air Act into their tool belts
"...On the opening Monday of the international climate summit in Copenhagen, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Animal Farm
Sebastien Bonneu and Countryside Farm
"...of the farm. They reside in hutches in a climate-controlled barn, where Bonneu can keep them cool, comfortable, and..."
Nov. 20, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack
Developing Stories: Greening the Neighborhood
Mueller development wins LEED for Neighborhood Design
"...Neighborhood Development takes the next step for sustainability and climate protection by establishing standards that integrate the principles of..."
Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Walking Is a Major Form of Transportation
"...In the picture accompanying the latest of Copenhagen article [“Climate, Meet Mobility”; News, Nov. 6], we can see that..."
Nov. 13, 2009 Postmarks
Cool Cities: AE Task Force
Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan
"...decade both to meet the criteria of the Austin Climate Protection Plan and to provide reliable, affordable electricity to..."
Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...the usual protests. New this week, a Recommit to Climate Protection petition is gathering signatories "to show our support..."
Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature
Bullock Texas State History Museum
