Lone Star Sierran - November 2015
December 2, 2015
November Lone Star Sierran: We're Still in Love With Texas
Bruun: 2016 Funding Cycle for the SWIFT Program to Open December 1
November 23, 2015
In 2015, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved over $173 million in financial assistance for conservation projects from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program.* In the first year, we anticipate the sponsoring...
Travis Audubon to Host Adventurer Dorian Anderson December 17
November 23, 2015
We have partnered with Travis Audubon to host a special evening, December 17 in downtown Austin, with modern-day adventurer Dorian Anderson, who in 2014 completed a year long, cross-country Biking for Birds journey.
Reed: Move Texas Forward on Energy Codes
November 23, 2015
Making sure our homes and buildings meet more efficient lighting, insulation, windows, and appliance standards is a sure-fire way to lower bills, reduce pollution from power plants, conserve water, and create jobs. Thankfully, the Texas Legislature...
Lone Star Chapter’s Dr. Ken Kramer Recognized by Big Thicket Association
November 9, 2015
The Lone Star Chapter congratulates Dr. Ken Kramer for receiving the Maxine Johnston Distinguished Service Award at the Big Thicket Association’s 51st Annual Meeting in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Kramer was among several individuals receiving honors at...
How Austin Came to Be A Solar Powerhouse
November 5, 2015
The makings of a deal. A brief and biased history of how Austin, Texas made a collective decision to invest in solar energy big time.
EPA Must Crack Down on Methane Pollution
November 5, 2015
Back in August, the EPA announced its first-ever plans to regulate methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) pollution as part of the Obama administration’s effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tell the EPA you support strong regulations on...
Lone Star Sierran - October 2015
October 30, 2015
So Much Solar, Cities with Dangerous Smog, and A New Face in the Office
ERCOT’s Analyses of Haze Pollution and Clean Power Plan Safeguards More Like Academic Exercises Than Likely Outcomes
October 28, 2015
In a packed meeting last week at ERCOT, regional planning staff presented analyses of the effect of two new environmental regulations on the electric grid and Texas power plants -- the new limits on regional haze pollution and the Clean Power Plan...
Sierra Club Welcomes Ruthie Redmond to the Lone Star Chapter
October 27, 2015
We are pleased to introduce Ruthie Redmond as the Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter’s Water Resources Specialist. Ruthie will focus on water policy issues across Texas including water conservation, drought response, sustainable groundwater management,...