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Top Victories for Texas’ Environment in 2020

In a year that tested people and our planet, Environment Texas helped win several victories for our state's environment.

Hays County approves $75 million parks investment

Most Texans would agree that more nature in our lives would be a good thing. 

With EPA protections lifted, pollution’s up and air quality’s down in Texas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opened the door to more industrial pollution, and now, Texans can feel it in the air. 

Renewables on the Rise

Clean energy is sweeping across America and is poised for more dramatic growth in the coming years.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment Texas Research and Policy Center

Expanded Protections for Texas Gulf Corals and Manta Rays

The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, the only known nursery in the world for manta rays and important feeding grounds for sea turtles, sharks and many species of fish, will officially be expanded by 104 square miles, according to the final rule announced today by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

News Release | Environment America

Environment America and partners file lawsuit to protect clean air

Environment America, along with ten other public interest organizations, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit opposing the Trump administration’s unlawful decision to bypass updating the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5).

News Release | Environment America

Statement: President Biden expected to cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit

President Joe Biden is expected to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline upon taking office, according to media reports. This order would override President Donald Trump’s attempts to speed up developmentof the pipeline, and it would put an end to construction efforts on the project. If completed, the pipeline would have disrupted sensitive ecosystems.

Blog Post

A New Year’s resolution for Procter & Gamble: turn your promises into commitments

The consumer goods giant continues to make irresponsible use of the world’s forests.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Introduction of Roadless Area Conservation Act is a key step to safeguarding America’s wild spaces

 Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington and Reps. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Diana DeGette of Colorado introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021 Tuesday with 15 Senate cosponsors and 60 House co-sponsors. This new act would reinforce the 2001 Roadless Rule, which was enacted as a federal regulation by the Clinton administration 20 years ago today.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.