RELEASE: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules against Exxon for fourth time, affirms record Clean Air Act penalty
December 11, 2024
Lawsuit first filed in 2010 by Environment Texas, Sierra Club to enforce pollution violations at company’s Baytown, Texas, facility.
Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Connects Texans to Key Environmental Issues in the 89th Texas Legislative Session
December 10, 2024
The grassroots nonprofit is prepared to lead Texas’ environmental advocacy during the 2025 legislative session, offering opportunities to engage, and trusted insights on key issues like clean energy, air and water quality, and fossil fuel subsidies.
The Truth About the Hy-Velocity Hydrogen Hub: What Texas Communities Need to Know
December 9, 2024
Last month, the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced funding for two hydrogen hubs, including Texas’ HyVelocity Hub. Headlines touted $1.2 billion for the Gulf Coast region to help fund seven projects, part of a $2.2 billion...
Sierra Club Members: Vote In Chapter and Group Executive Committee Elections
December 9, 2024
As a member of the Sierra Club, you have a say in how our chapter is governed!
Get Involved: Protect Texas Water with the Water for People & the Environment Committee
November 25, 2024
Water is life. Yet across Texas, our most vital resource is under threat. The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter is stepping up to meet these challenges with a bold, statewide initiative. Discover how we’re uniting communities to protect Texas’ water for...
2024 Election Results: What They Mean for Texas’ Environment
November 22, 2024
The 2024 election results delivered few surprises but plenty of challenges for environmental advocates in Texas.
In a Giving Mood? Explore Meaningful Ways to Support the Environment
November 22, 2024
If you’re thinking about making an end-of-year donation to the Sierra Club, the good news is there are many impactful ways to give beyond a traditional check, including donating your vehicle, workplace giving programs, gifts of stock or property...
Texas Applies for $690 Million for Energy Efficiency: A Step Toward Clean, Affordable Energy
November 21, 2024
As bleak as this November may feel, we’ve got good news to share: Texas could be receiving a a massive injection of federal funding - $690 million - to support energy efficiency programs, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Tackling Methane: Key Updates on Efforts to Curb Oil and Gas Emissions
November 21, 2024
As the Biden Administration concludes, two major initiatives to reduce methane emissions - the primary component of gas - are gaining momentum. These actions aim to hold the oil and gas industry accountable while advancing climate solutions in Texas...
What You Need to Know About the 89th Texas Legislative Session
November 12, 2024
The Texas Legislative session lasts 140 days, beginning in mid-January and ending in early June. But here at the Lone Star Chapter, we know that the 89th Legislative Session has already begun.