Building more compactly on smaller lots, using drought tolerant plants, and making sure our irrigation systems work properly will decrease water demand, keeping more water in our lakes and rivers for people and wildlife alike. #txwater environmentamerica.org/texas/updates/…

Fighting offshore wind is not standing up for the environment. We urgently need more clean energy to cut pollution and protect people and wildlife. #txenergy

“Bumblebee populations have declined by 90 percent in the past 20 years, according to Environment America... climate change is perhaps the biggest factor.” #txclimate
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.U.S. EPA's #SolarForAll will ensure low-income communities and vulnerable Texans will have access to lower bills and reliable clean energy. Luke Metzger Environment Texas Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice U.S. EPAespanol #txlege #txenergy
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Take action today to combat the hold Big Oil and Gas has on our communities and join Progress Texas on May 9 at their Texas Burning Issues Town Hall! Virtually attend to learn from experts on LNG across the Gulf Coast! 🔥🛢️RSVP: act.progresstexas.org/a/townhall_24

In most homes, the water heater is the second biggest user of energy. This common sense rule will save energy, cut pollution and save consumers on their energy bills # #txenergy environmentamerica.org/center/media-c…

Texas’ extreme weather is just getting started, report warns #txclimate fortune.com/2024/04/29/tex…

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Texas Public Comment Opportunity 🚨: Public hearing on ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant operating permit to be held May 6.

To learn more about this opportunity, visit l8r.it/UVMk

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“the plant has not installed the commercially available equipment for emissions capture on three of its four coal stacks and, before a new EPA rule finalized Thursday, state and federal authorities had not required it to be retrofitted to reduce pollution” houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

“This past year, houses of worship received some good news for the environment. The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier for nonprofits and houses of worship to access clean energy funds and tax credits through a program called direct pay.” #txenergy statesman.com/story/news/loc…

“the market is telling us that climate change is an issue, because insurers are scared of what the future holds. You’re going to have these storms every year.” #txclimate texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Today’s announcements by EPA send a clear message to polluting power plants: It’s time to clean up or shut down. We applaud U.S. EPA & ⁦President Biden⁩ for these steps toward cleaner air and water while ensuring a more stable future for our kids and grandkids environmentamerica.org/texas/center/m…

The connection between #plastic & our health is clear: plastic poisons people. We need strong legislation that prioritizes PEOPLE—not profits—in the #PlasticsTreaty !

Sign on: 🔗bit.ly/global-plastic…

Collaboration with Jeff Bridges @plasticpollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic…

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold offshore wind lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico this year, next year and in 2027. #txenergy doi.gov/pressreleases/…

Learn about the species you’ll find in the Gulf, common misconceptions about them, and the threats they face environmentamerica.org/texas/center/a…

.Luke Metzger “said lead, if consumed, is “disastrous” for a child’s development, as it can cause behavior and learning problems, lower IQ and several other issues. He said it was frustrating that the district had still not eliminated high levels of lead” #txwater

“Solar energy is both a clean form of energy — zero emission, which is critical for meeting our clean air and climate goals — and it also can really help lower electric bills for some of our most vulnerable populations,” said ⁦Luke Metzger⁩ houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Texas ranks #1 for animal vehicle collisions, with almost 10,000 crashes and 26 deaths of people in 2022. We should build The Great Texas Wildlife Corridor, a network of trails, bridges and tunnels to help animals move across the state without getting hit. cbsnews.com/video/how-wild…

Pleased to meet with Luke Metzger and Environment Texas to discuss our work to reduce harmful microplastic pollution—a threat to our water and our bodies. I will continue working to pass bold policies that address pollution to create greener environments and protect public health.