Environment

EPA: Political Punching Bag or the New 'It' Agency?

Katherine Gregor, June 11, 2010

Before Perry declared war on the whole Federal government, he started with the Environmental Protection Agency, threatening to take their clean air rules to court

It's the Carbon, Stupid!

Daniel Mottola, Dec. 1, 2006

As 30 states pass climate change legislation, Perry fast-tracks coal plant permits

Rick 'N' Rita

Amy Smith, Sept. 30, 2005

A bright spot in his career: Perry opens Texas up to Hurricane Katrina evacuees

Naked City

Daniel Mottola, July 22, 2005

Attempting to expand Texas' energy portfolio, Perry advocates for more solar

Off the Desk

Jan. 26, 1996

Cotton farmers in the Rio Grande valley vote to end one of Perry's pet projects - the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation - after its indiscriminate pesticide sprays almost wipes out their farms

Perry Wears Egg

Nov. 3, 1995

Texas cotton farmers blame $200 million in losses on Perry's dedication to wiping out boll weevils killed off all many natural predators and beneficial insects