Action for a greener, healthier Texas

Report details bacteria pollution at 55 Texas beaches

If it's safe to go to the beach, it should be safe to swim. Too often, though, it’s not.

Environment Texas launches Million Acre Parks Project

We love our parks in Texas so much that we've created a problem: They're chronically overcrowded.

Big incentives for clean energy included in major infrastructure bill passed by House

Federal incentives spurred the rise of renewable energy. Now, their inclusion in a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill could keep up that progress.

Trump EPA allows power plants to dump more toxic pollution into waterways

The EPA’s new Toxic Water Pollution Rule puts the health of our rivers and the safety of our drinking water at risk from pollution. 

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We need to protect the boreal forest, and Procter & Gamble shareholders can help

Each year, 1 million acres of boreal forest is cut in Canada, much of it turned into pulp that is used for tissue products. This threatens wildlife and puts incredible pressure on our changing climate. 

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Austin: Vote Yes on Prop A for Transit

Light rail for Austin!

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Testimony on proposed changes to TCEQ Penalty Policy

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality considered changes to its penalty policy at a work session this morning. We submitted comments together with Public Citizen and the Sierra Club and I delivered the following testimony.

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Join Houston youth climate leaders in 24-hour climate vigil at City Hall

Houston’s young people are demanding a better future for themselves and for future generations because they will inherit the climate that we give them.

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It’s time to shut down the WA Parish coal plant

A coal-fired power plant south of Houston wants to renew its permit to pollute and local residents are saying enough is enough. 

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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.