Luke Metzger

3 weeks ago | environmentamerica.org | Luke Metzger

Take Action Close Give today to help save the bees Give today to help save the bees Despite powerful opposition, this session saw big wins for our legislative agenda. Environment Texas and our allies defeated major threats to clean energy and local climate action, while helping pass forward-thinking laws on rooftop solar, conservation, and the right to repair. Still, key challenges remain—from plastic pollution to PFAS “forever chemicals.” Here’s our recap of the major bills impacting the...

1 month ago | environmentamerica.org | Drew Francis |Luke Metzger

Happy World Turtle Day! On this special day we wanted to put a spotlight on these incredible reptiles. Texas is home to 28 different species of turtles, meaning that a little under ½ of the turtle species in the United States call Texas home. Within these 28 species, there is wonderful diversity in what these turtles are like. While most Texas turtles live in riverbeds and are vegetarians, some are carnivorous, and their habitats can range from the Gulf to Texas’s pastures and prairies.

1 month ago | environmentamerica.org | Luke Metzger

We’re in the home stretch of the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, with the last day (known as Sine Die, or as we say in Texas, “sign-ee die”) on June 2. Yesterday was the deadline for House bills to pass the House on second reading, which means most filed bills are now effectively dead. Here’s what’s happening with the bills related to our Legislative Agenda which are still standing. More natureLand and water conservation.

2 months ago | houstonchronicle.com | Luke Metzger |Kara M Kockelman

With projected demand for electricity and water skyrocketing, Texas lawmakers are worried we won't have enough supply to keep the lights on and the faucets flowing. While most of the attention has been paid to increasing supply, the Legislature shouldn't forget to look at the demand side too. One promising solution? Giving more Texans the freedom to choose smaller, more efficient homes. Texas is one of America's fastest-growing states.

2 months ago | statesman.com | Luke Metzger

The signs of spring are upon us. Tree buds are opening up, bluebonnets are appearing along roadsides — and our lawns are looking pretty shaggy. While many of us enjoy having lawns, taking care of them isn’t nearly as much fun. In a 2019 survey, weed management and lawn mowing ranked as Americans’ two least favorite outdoor chores. As a result, many of us turn to lawn equipment: mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers and more.