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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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University, City of Austin collaborative projects future climate of Austin in report

University, City of Austin collaborative projects future climate of Austin in report

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter June 20, 2024

The City of Austin is projected to see hotter and more extreme temperatures, longer heat waves and fewer periods of colder weather due to climate change over the next century, according to the first report...

With rising rates of heat-related illnesses, know risks this summer

With rising rates of heat-related illnesses, know risks this summer

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter June 18, 2024

Heat-related illnesses have spiked 90% since last year, and temperatures will continue to rise in Central Texas throughout the summer. Austin-Travis County EMS reported 270 heat-related illness...

City’s Office of Sustainability prepares investment plan to fund Austin’s environmental goals

City’s Office of Sustainability prepares investment plan to fund Austin’s environmental goals

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter June 10, 2024

The Austin City Council received a memo on May 21 from the city’s Office of Sustainability outlining an investment plan for projects to help Austin meet its climate and sustainability goals. The sustainability...

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