Radical Means Grabbing Something By the Root
June 16, 2020
We must continuously read, watch, and listen to Black voices with the intent to learn how to recognize white privilege and manifestations of systemic racism, unlearn the habits and social practices built on that system and privilege, and act to...
Sierra Club Calls on Railroad Commission to Eliminate Flaring by 2025
June 16, 2020
Austin, TX- Today, the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club joined others at a Texas Railroad Commission open meeting to call on the Commission to completely eliminate routine flaring -- and associated unlit flaring and venting -- by 2025. Sierra...
Welcome Our New Intern, Camila Rojas!
June 8, 2020
The Lone Star Chapter would like to welcome our newest communications intern, Camila Rojas!
Is the GIbbons Creek Coal Plant Re-Opening Real? Yes and It Needs Your Attention!
June 1, 2020
How and why would a coal plant which has been shut down for almost two years suddenly be available for the 2020 summer for a new owner that no one had ever heard of?
May 2020 Donor Shout Out: Derek Eckert
May 29, 2020
We're trying something new here at the Lone Star Chapter. We want to give our supporters and donors a shoutout, no matter how big or small your contribution might be, to show our appreciation for your continued support! If you'd like a shoutout or...
Planning for Our State’s Water Future in the Midst of a Pandemic – You Have a Unique Opportunity for Your Voice to Be Heard!
May 29, 2020
Planning for the future is always a challenge – even more so in the midst of a pandemic. Texans currently are coping with the uncertainties of the Covid-19 crisis – financial hardships, continuing hospitalizations and deaths, the impacts of “...
Sierra Club Tells TCEQ: Put In Methane and Oil and Gas Controls Into General Operating Permits
May 29, 2020
The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club filed comments this week to the TCEQ on their proposal to incorporate minor changes to their General Operating Permits for oil and gas wells, processing plants and associated infrastructure. In our comments,...
Statement of Support for the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas' Tribunal for Human Rights
May 29, 2020
On May 22 -23rd, more than 400 participants on zoom and more than 7,000 listeners over Facebook joined the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas in partnership with the Gulf South for Green New Deal Initiative to participate and listen into the...
To Prevent More Suffering, San Antonio's COVID-19 Response Must Include CPS Energy Reforms
May 28, 2020
Next week, as evictions get back underway, the Sierra Club will release an important new report commissioned from Optimal Energy on the potential of energy efficiency and related efforts to create more accountable governance, equitable rate...
Sierra Club Announces Second Round of 2020 Texas Legislative Endorsements
May 27, 2020
The Sierra Club Political Committee of Texas recently unveiled its second round of endorsements for the 2020 General Election.