Education
The City of Austin is working diligently to combat the effects of climate change. If you want more information on common climate myths vs. facts, the legal and regulatory framework surrounding the issue or resources designed for kids follow the links below and in the menu to the left of the page. Additional information is also available from external sources under the "Resources" section.
General Information
- Other City of Austin plans
- Read Austin Energy's PowerPlus Newsletters.
- Air Quality in Austin (PDF, 62 KB)
- Learn about the City of Austin's air quality program.
- Central Texas Clean Cities is one of more than 80 volunteer coalitions that develop public and private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles.
- Climate Justice Web site shows legal cases related to climate change.
- U.S. Department of Transportation Center for Climate Change and Environmental Forecasting
- Science.gov is a portal for numerous science-related Web sites.
- Find U.S. Government events and other information.
- Check out the National Institute of Environmental Health Web site and learn about the link between the environment and human health.
Climate Protection Flyers
- Overview of Austin Climate Protection Plan (PDF, 494 KB)
- Ways to Help Protect the Climate (PDF, 474 KB)
- Climate Change Myths vs. Facts (PDF, 460 KB)
Glossary
- Austin Climate Protection Program glossary of climate-related terminology
- EPA Terms of Environment
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