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Austin Environment

Austin's reputation as "green" city keeps growing

Austin gets a tip of the hat for its Climate Protection Program from the Natural Resources Defense Fund. The NRDC listed the capital city as one of...
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Hydraulic fracturing a growing concern as TCEQ proposes new regulations

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White has recently come under fire for his ties to a natural gas company, BJ Services, which uses diesel...
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Car2Go expands car sharing in Austin

After almost four years of business, Austin CarShare closed and permanently ceased operations this July. Unable to pay its bills and faced with...
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Bisphenol A in your pocket-receipts contain BPA

Though most people probably associate bisphenol A (BPA) with plastic, two recent studies confirm the presence of BPA in store receipts or thermal...
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Interpreting eco-labels

The demand for eco-friendly products is growing and U.S. consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmentally responsible goods. Companies...
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Ramping Up the Renewable Lobby for the Coming 82nd Texas Legislative Session

By Michael G. Albrecht August 2010 With the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe fueling fresh, national debate on U.S. energy policy, Texas’...
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How does your garden grow? Using native plants saves habitat

Imagine hiking along one of the hundreds of nature trails in the beautiful hill country of Texas. The sun is bright, the birds are singing, and...
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Congress considers Safe Cosmetics Act and Toxic Chemicals Safety Act

This week, Congress proposed two important bills concerning Americans’ exposure to chemicals. Both pieces of landmark legislation will have...
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Family (and eco) friendly summer events

As July winds down, and August approaches, the end of summer lingers around the corner. Though the children may be skipping off to school in a...
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Shade grown coffee is for the birds

Coffee is a classic example of globalization. Discovered in Ethopia and Yemen over 500 years ago, coffee is now grown in more than 45 countries...
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