THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY invites you to attend a free symposium in celebration of our 100th anniversary! THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY, established in 1909, is the oldest research unit at The University of Texas at Austin, and it also functions as the Texas State...
Want to learn more about Solar Systems? Austin’s newest solar facility, Clean Tech Training Center has one day entry level classes for enthusiasts and beginners: (10am to 4pm) July 18th or Aug 11th (9am to 3pm) Advanced class starts Aug 12th 5%...
Central Texas Environmental Policy Events for July 13-19, 2009 What is this? For those interested in environmental policy at the local level, this post enumerates all of this week's meetings having an effect on environmental policy. Please attend as many as you can and help move...
Terry Moore, of Carbon Shrinks, plans to go along next Tuesday to speak in support of a Green Purchasing Resolution (see below) Aiden Cohen in corporate purchasing will be part of a “presentation from the purchasing department on the Climate Protection Plan and Green/Sustainable Purchasing...
From Brent Brewer Texans for Accountable Government member 512.382.4255 junkanalyst@gmail.com For Immediate Release: Would you like to help keep Austin among those cities respected for enjoying a high quality of life by removing a toxic chemical called fluorosilicic acid from the tap water? (July 2, 2009 -- Austin) Fluoride Free Austin's next...
My family’s summer just got better. This week TerraBurger opened its second location in northwest Austin at 10611 Research Blvd, right by Costco. Now we have a healthy option for a quick meal at a family-friendly restaurant – what a treat! When we saw...
Beloved Community: On June 25, 2009, over 40 Austin Environmental groups hosted an Eco-Change Exchange community forum to welcome our new Mayor and City Council members. During the opening reception participants enjoyed delicious, local, organic food provided by Barr Mansion as they milled among the closely...
Central Texas Environmental Policy Events for July 6-12, 2009 What is this? For those interested in environmental policy at the local level, this post enumerates all of this week's meetings having an effect on environmental policy. Please attend as many as you can and help move...
Okra has one of the prettiest blooms in vegetable land. When you think of okra, this probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. This hearty vegetable from the hibiscus family has a lot more up its sleeve, too, and is making its first...
In 2008, Brandi & I conspired to make her Citizen Foodie talk a core element of the Green 4th of July celebration we shared at The Austin Farmers Market (www.austinfarmersmarket.org/)....