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Environment & Natural Resources

Environment & Natural Resources

Stories about energy, the environment, and natural resources from across Texas.

Texas Public Radio is supported by contributors to Environmental & Natural Resources reporting including Lake Flato Architects. 


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The world is moving full speed ahead with renewable energy and away from carbon-burning power — except for the United States. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. is actively falling behind in the global clean-energy race. In fact, billions of tax dollars are being spent to scrap domestic renewable projects. How does this policy choice threaten American competitiveness, national security and access to reliable affordable electric power?