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Representatives of several organizations pleaded with the three elected commissioners of the Texas Railroad Commission not to formally oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s methane rule.

Last week, the Public Utility Commission of Texas did something right. When our state grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), proposed to adopt new rules that would make it harder for energy storage to operate, the...

For the past three years Alex Ortiz has served Texas as a steadfast advocate for water, wildlife, frontline communities affected by water policy, and for equity and environmental justice. While we’re sad to lose Alex on staff as a lead water policy...

This was the Centennial Year Celebration of Texas State Parks, and it was widely touted by the state. Ironically, this was also the year that Texas Parks and Wildlife's decided to back out of their year long pursuit of re-obtaining Fairfield Lake...

The Texas Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan is an important guiding document that aids TPWD in making its investment decisions in our state lands as well as prioritizing important cultural heritage sites and the protection of...

This is the real story of families living in the Rio Grande Valley and how lack of accountability from those in power, capitalism, energy poverty and burden has impacted their wellbeing. More than that, it is a testimony to perseverance -- how...

Did you know that as a member of the Sierra Club, you have a say in how our chapter is governed?

New buildings in the country’s fourth largest city will soon be 5 to 10 percent more energy efficient than before, and we’ll also see water savings through more efficient products and technology.

The Sierra Club stands ready to help TDHCA, the Texas Solar for All Coalition, or any other entities engage communities in cleaner forms of energy in a way that lowers bills and creates jobs. 

On Monday, November 13th, the public finally got a look at what Austin Energy leadership is thinking in terms of how it will update its plans, and specifically how it can meet the current goal of becoming a zero-carbon utility by 2035. Spoiler: they...