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We preserved a special part of Texas.

This fall, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced plans to transfer the ruggedly scenic Christmas Mountains to Texas State University, where the land will be open to all. Previously, Patterson proposed selling the mountains to private interests. But after a public outcry—including thousands of petition signatures from Environment Texas members—he promised to protect the Christmas Mountains forever.

News Release | Environment Texas

San Antonio, Austin support 85 percent of Texas solar energy installations

AUSTIN – The municipally owned utilities in San Antonio and Austin have supported the installation of four times more solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity than the rest of Texas combined or 85 percent of the state total, according to a new Environment Texas Research and Policy Center report. The report release comes as the Legislature considers new programs to expand solar to the rest of the state.

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Report | Environment Texas Research and Policy Center

Reaching for the Sun

Texas has the nation’s greatest potential for solar energy. “Going solar” is a smart solution for Texas—it reduces our reliance on fossil fuels, curbs air pollution, saves water, creates local jobs and keeps money in the local economy. Austin and San Antonio are showing how Texas can expand the use of solar energy and reap the benefits. The electric utilities in San Antonio and Austin have installed four times more solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity than the rest of Texas combined.

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News Release | Environment Texas

President Obama Outlines Plan to Tackle Global Warming with Clean Energy

AUSTIN – Tonight, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address. Luke Metzger, Director of Environment Texas, responded with the following statement: “Tonight, President Obama backed up his bold words on addressing global warming from his inaugural address by outlining clean energy solutions that will pave the way towards a cleaner, healthier future.

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News Release | Environment Texas

Response to Gov. Perry’s Call for Billions for Water

Statement by Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger: “Texas faces stark choices in how to meet its water needs. We can invest billions of dollars in new environmentally harmful reservoirs, pipelines and desalination plants. Or we can take the more sustainable path and ensure that the industries that consume the most water in Texas use it more efficiently.

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News Release | Environment Texas

President Recommits to Tackling Global Warming in Inaugural Address

AUSTIN  – Earlier today, President Obama concluded his second inaugural address. Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger, made the following statement in response: “I am pleased that President Obama committed to do more to tackle global warming in his second term, building on the strong foundation his administration laid over the last four years.          

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