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Loophole Spurs Pollution “Accidents”
New policies controlling pollution from industrial plants show an improvement over old standards, but continue to violate the Clean Air Act, according to an analysis by TexPIRG and our allies.

State Considers Increased Wind, Solar Investment
The Legislature is currently considering a TexPIRG-backed expansion of Texas’ successful renewable energy program to require as much as 20 percent of our state’s electricity come from clean sources by 2020.

 
TexPIRG Advocate Luke Metzger speaks at a news conference outside the governor’s mansion calling for leadership from the governor on clean air enforcement.






Refinery Explosion Prompts Call for Safety Standards

Identity Theft Tops 2005 Consumer Agenda in Austin

The Last Word—Start Your Engines–The Legislature’s Back


 

 


Senate Votes to Open Arctic Refuge

Stores To Label Genetically Altered Products

EPA Under Fire For Weak Mercury Rules

Mercury To Be Removed From Cars

 



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