Top 10 wins for Texas’ environment in 2022
Things which we give me hope for our air, water, parks, and climate
Biking, walking & transit
To protect clean air and our environment, we’re working to build a country where people can get around without relying on polluting cars.
The Latest on Biking, walking & transit
Expansion of I-35 in Austin a disaster for environment
Statement: Biden administration announces $6.4 billion program to reduce transportation’s climate impacts
Updates
We asked Travis County to invest in bike lanes and sidewalks
Austin doubles rebates for electric bikes
Housing and transportation are climate issues
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
State progress cutting transportation-related carbon emissions
Bipartisan infrastructure package in the southeast
Green Scissors
An electric vehicle toolkit for local governments and Texas communities
The Latest
Groups behind I-35 lawsuit demand immediate halt to I-35 Capital Express South Project
“E-Bike Rodeo” to let Austinites test ride electric bicycles
Statement: Fully restored Clean Car Standards will help reduce long-term oil consumption
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized on Friday its fuel economy rule. The revised federal Clean Car Standards will make future cars more efficient and drive innovation toward cleaner technologies, such as electric vehicles.
Statement: President Biden renews pushes on climate change, environment
WASHINGTON -- In President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, he urged Congress to adopt a suite of clean energy tax credits and other environmental programs, saying his plan will “cut energy costs for families an average of $500 a year by combating climate change.”
Infrastructure bill to bring big environmental benefits to Texas
AUSTIN - The U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-206 last night to build a bridge to a brighter future by passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Friday. This major bipartisan package will improve Texas' transportation and power infrastructure and ensure clean water over the coming decades. Up next: a budget reconciliation bill that would help the U.S. stall climate change and clean up our environment. The Build Back Better Act includes clean energy tax incentives and other investments to tackle pollution.