Newly Discovered Uranium Sparks Mining Interest Despite Environmental Consequences
January 27, 2016
Back in December, several media outlets reported on a study released by the U.S. Geological Service (USGS) that found 60 million pounds of uranium deposits in South Texas and estimated that another 200 million pounds of ore remains undiscovered....
Budget and Tax Extension Deal Spells Good News For Renewable Development in Texas
January 22, 2016
The December agreement between Congressional leaders in Washington to approve a new budget, and extend various tax programs favorable to renewable energy, could well signal even greater development of wind and solar power in Texas. The agreement did...
Texas Finalizes More Energy Efficient Codes for New Homes, Businesses
January 7, 2016
Great news. While we rang in the new year, the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) formally adopted new energy efficient building codes for Texas. Conservation Director Cyrus Reed had some nice words to say about it, including the role Sierra...
I <3 Texas Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Party Feb 20
January 5, 2016
Don't miss the Lone Star Chapter's upcoming event celebrating 51 years of loving Texas!
Saturday, February 20, 2016
The Oasis on Lake Travis @ 5:30pm
Buy your table or tickets today!
Denton Citizens to City Council: Time-Out on Gas Plants, Go Big on Renewables
December 18, 2015
In a packed late night session on December 15, dozens of citizens of Denton told their Mayor and City Council they loved Denton Municipal Electric’s plan to go big on renewables – getting to 70 percent by 2019 – but were against the plan to add 220...
Chronic Wasting Disease in Texas Deer - Parks & Wildlife Unanimously Approve New Rules
December 10, 2015
On November 5, Lone Star Chapter Conservation Chair Evelyn Merz delivered remarks at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission’s public hearing on rules to prevent Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) among deer. The Commission unanimously voted to...
We're Hiring... A Lot!
December 9, 2015
We are extremely excited to announce that we are hiring for three, YES THREE!, new positions to start in early 2016. Two will be located in Austin and one in the Rio Grande Valley. Interested?
Reed: Solar Energy Shines Bright in Texas
December 9, 2015
Over the last fifty years, most of the power in ERCOT has come from natural gas and coal, with some from two large nuclear power plants. The traditional Big Three—natural gas, coal, and nuclear—however, are getting competition from cleaner and more...
We Are Seeking a Fundraising Intern/Volunteer. Apply today!
December 3, 2015
If you’re interested in a career in development, fundraising, event planning, public relations, or social media coordination, we have an exciting opportunity for you.