More Texas Cities Seeing Solar As Smart Investment
March 27, 2018
More utilities are beginning to view solar (and wind) resources as good for both their pocketbook and the planet, as more and more citizens demand a local response to climate change.
Santa Ana Was Spared, But We’ve Got To Keep Organizing
March 26, 2018
Santa Ana was originally ground zero for new border wall construction, and thanks to organizing efforts, we can keep this for our people. It's proof that when we come together, we can win. And we will keep organizing and mobilizing.
Texans From Across The State Oppose Air Pollution Permits For LNG
March 26, 2018
More than 1,800 comments were delivered to TCEQ HQ today opposing LNG near South Padre Island.
Big Questions & Slow Progress: Six Months After Harvey
March 25, 2018
Climate change is a reality and extreme weather is part of our future, so the questions about how to recover with dignity and efficiency are more urgent than ever. At West Street Recovery, we believe that the people who were flooded out are a key...
EPA Ordered To Stop Delaying Ozone Designations As Ozone Season Starts
March 21, 2018
Nearly 20 million Texans (70%) live in the four most polluted Texas urban areas facing new designations as nonattainment for ozone, which has significant health impacts. Last week, a federal judge ruled in favor of Sierra Club in our Clean Air Act "...
Op-Ed: More Hot Air For CPS’ New Energy Plan
March 19, 2018
CPS' "Flexible Management Plan" is underwhelming and was developed in secret designed to preserve the status quo.
It's Chapter Awards Time: Nominate An Environmental Activist By March 16!
March 6, 2018
Each year, Texas Sierra Club takes some time to look back at the previous year and recognize this great work of inspiring environmental activists and innovators from around our state with awards to show our appreciation. Our award categories inspire...
San Antonio Moving From Paris Agreement To Community Climate Agreements
February 27, 2018
With the guidance of Sierra Club San Antonio Organizer Greg Harman, alongside countless environmental justice and social justice community leaders, the Climate Action SA coalition has been demanding that San Antonio leadership - including CPS Energy...
What's Next For Denton And Its 100% Renewables Goal?
February 27, 2018
Earlier this month, the City of Denton voted to revise the city utility's energy plan to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2020, becoming the second city in Texas to make the commitment (Georgetown was the first). However, the work did not end with...