Big Wins for Texas Energy: $1.4 Billion for Solar & Storage, PCM's Demise, and What's Next for the Grid
December 24, 2024
It’s been an eventful month or so since the November election in the Texas electricity world, with some unexpected news - mainly good - along with a few causes for concern. First, let them eat cake!
Take Action: Help Reduce Methane Pollution in Texas
December 20, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking public input on new rules to limit methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. These rules will align Texas with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) updated guidelines to...
Community Advocates Secure Victory Against Massive Gas Plant: Win Key Amendments to Austin Energy’s Fossil Fuel Plan
December 12, 2024
RELEASE: Austin City Council prioritizes clean energy in the new 2035 Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan.
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...