Octopuses of the Gulf of Mexico
Yes, we've got them! (and yes, it's octopuses, not octopi)
Luke
Metzger
Executive Director, Environment Texas Research & Policy Center
Started on staff: 1998
B.A., University of Southern California
As the director of Environment Texas, Luke is a leading voice in the state for clean air, clean water, clean energy and open space. Luke has led successful campaigns to win permanent protection for the Christmas Mountains of Big Bend; to compel Exxon, Shell and Chevron Phillips to cut air pollution at three Texas refineries and chemical plants; and to boost funding for water conservation and state parks. The San Antonio Current has called Luke “long one of the most energetic and dedicated defenders of environmental issues in the state.” He has been named one of the “Top Lobbyists for Causes” by Capitol Inside, received the President’s Award from the Texas Recreation and Parks Society for his work to protect Texas parks, and was chosen for the inaugural class of “Next Generation Fellows” by the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law at UT Austin. Luke, his wife, son and daughter are working to visit every state park in Texas.
Posts by Luke Metzger
Feds propose listing Texas lizard as endangered
The Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting comments until Oct. 2 on proposal to put the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on the endangered species list
Texas coal plants lack life-saving pollution controls
EPA action could force plants to clean up or shut down
New Texas law further restricts shark “finning”
Shark finning is a cruel practice in which fins are cut from live sharks, which are then left to die
Austin ISD slated for “Solar for Schools” federal grant
16 schools could get solar panels, providing cleaner air, lower utility costs and integrative learning opportunities for students