Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...I asked Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger why his group's canvassers don't also focus on..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

TexPIRG Takes Off

"...lot of progressive issues were debated," says TexPIRG advocate Luke Metzger. "Even people like [Gov.] Rick Perry, who's not..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature

Saving Water, One House at a Time

Environmental Texas begins Prop. 6 education campaign

"...Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger said while the draft rules are encouraging at..."

June 20, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, sought out Environment Texas Executive Director Luke Metzger to shake his hand and thank him for..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry on Power

'No energy subsidies' or 'No, energy subsidies"

"...including special tax credits and grants. Environment Texas director Luke Metzger said, "One of the key takeaways from that..."

Oct. 25, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Drought Prompts Call for Conservation

With Lake Travis and Barton Springs hit hard by the drought, the call for more conservation funding grows louder

"...and let our children play and swim," said Director Luke Metzger...."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Keeping Our Land Public

Stretch of undeveloped land in far West Texas focus of unusual ownership debate

"...he said. However, according to Environment Texas' Legislative Director Luke Metzger, there should be no sale, as the Conservation..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Will the Grid Hold Up? Arctic Blast Not Expected to Be as Severe as 2021’s

Grid should remain stable despite freezing cold and high demand

"...Independent energy experts are cautiously optimistic. Environment Texas’ Luke Metzger says he doesn’t think there will be rolling..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council Passes Protections for Central, Eastside Creeks

Pollution, erosion, and development safeguards included

"...Northeast Austin into a tributary of Harris Branch Creek. Luke Metzger of Environment Texas said of the resolution, "From..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin's Affordability Crisis

Are taller buildings with less parking the answer?

"...maximizing housing capacity rang clear throughout the day, with Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas, laying out plain..."

May 21, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Promotes Air Pollution

State regulator barely even tries to hold industry accountable, advocates say

"...children, senior citizens, and people with respiratory problems," said Luke Metzger, executive director of Environment Texas. "The data show..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: A More Urgent Warning

National Climate Assessment amplifies the alarm

"...Overall, commented Luke Metzger of Environment Texas, "Texas will face increasingly dire..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Say Goodbye to the Plastic Bag Ban

Texas Supreme Court rules city ordinances can't override state law

"...strikes again. Following the ruling, Environment Texas Executive Director Luke Metzger noted that while the ruling should set precedent..."

June 22, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"..."Plastic pollution is killing our wildlife," said ET director Luke Metzger. "We need other businesses, and the state of..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...of the Texas Municipal League. Still, Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger called it "a dangerous power grab by Big..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Christmas Comes Early for Texas State

General Land Office gives the gift that keeps on giving

"...academic opportunities, Environment Texas Research & Policy Center Director Luke Metzger said, "It keeps in line with our goals..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Uh-Oh Exxon

Oil giant sued for violations of the Clean Air Act

"...require measurements and reporting from every single emission point). Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas worries that "a company..."

July 8, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and

"...controversy over hacked e-mails. In a press release, Environ­ment Texas' Luke Metzger replied: "Gov. Perry should win an Olym­pic medal..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature

Rick Perry vs. the EPA

Which is the bigger danger, climate change or our governor?

"...In response, Environment Texas’ Luke Metzger stated: “Gov. Perry should win an Olympic medal..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: Oct. 1-8

"...CONCORDIA SPEAKER SERIES LUNCHEON Envi­ronment Texas' Luke Metzger discusses going green by initiating change in local..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

Point, Counterpoint

The debate over WTP4 goes to a public forum

"...for the opposition: Colin Clark, Save Our Springs Alliance; Luke Metzger, Environment Texas; David Foster, Clean Water Action; and..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Letter to City Council

Reasons why the city should forestall WTP 4

"...Luke MetzgerEnvironment Texas..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Respublica

"...ETHICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTIN Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger discusses environmental issues facing the Texas Legislature. 10am...."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Patterson Lobs Another Christmas Surprise

Public access to Christmas Mountains is still uncertain

"...Still, Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas, expressed disappointment with the..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beyond City Limits

"...is ready for prime time," said Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger recently. "With support from policy-makers, Texas could quickly..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...to enforce the law themselves," said ET Executive Director Luke Metzger. Sierra Club member and small-business owner Karla Land..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Environmental Groups Sue Shell Oil Company

"...to enforce the law themselves,” said ET Executive Director Luke Metzger in a statement...."

Jan. 10, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Patterson Plays Grinch With the Press

Land Commissioner Patterson slips a poison pill in his offer over the Christmas Mountains.

"...that bind any land acquisition by either agency. However, Luke Metzger of Environment Texas called the hunting component of..."

Nov. 6, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Howard: Don't Make a Present Out of Christmas

Legislators and ecogroups line up to oppose the sale of Christmas Mountains.

"...the anti-sale group this morning. Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, Luke Metzger of Environment Texas and Cyrus Reed of the..."

Nov. 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...pay to clean up contaminated groundwater," said ET Director Luke Metzger. ET also looked at legislators' votes on maintaining..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

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