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Texas has far more proposed coal fired power plants than any other state in the country -- 12 and we have the most carbon dioxide and mercury from existing coal plants -- 17, than any other state in the nation. However, Texas is the leader when it comes to renewable energy production from wind and we can do the same with solar! By stopping new coal plants and phasing out old dirty coal plants we are rebuilding our economy and energy infrastructure, creating clean power and green jobs, saving our natural resources, and protecting the health and viability of Texas communities. We can only do this by working with you--Sierra Club volunteers and friends. Get involved today!
“We appreciate the recent EPA finding that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is not adhering to the Clean Air Act. We’re supporting the EPA ruling with comments from over 2,000 Texans across the state saying ‘We want clean air and clean energy’," said Sierra Club's Eva Hernandez with (l-r) Becky Bornhorst of Downwinders at Risk, Molly Rooke of Dallas Sierra Club, and Dallas pediatrician Dr. Karen Lewis. Read more...
Calling for Clean Energy, Green Jobs, and Clean Air, Texans across the state held rallies, bike rides, and hikes to stop the second wave of the Texas coal rush. Sierra Club, our environmental partners and the bicycling communities that came out to Roll Beyond Coal are asking the EPA to intervene and make Texas Commission on Environmental Quality follow the Clean Air Act by stopping the permitting of dozens of new coal plants. Read more and check out the slide show of the Roll Beyond Coal events around Texas on Halloween day.
Reporter Forrest Wilder tells the story of the second wave of the Texas coal rush in his article "Coal Star State" from the bi-weekly Texas Observer.
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Ask the EPA to Take Bold Action in Texas: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ruled that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been permitting coal plants and other major sources of air pollution illegally. The EPA is seeking public comments RIGHT NOW on the steps and decisions and we need you to take action to show strong public support to hold TCEQ accountable.
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