Energy & Environment
Houston’s ‘New Normal’: A Hotter And Wetter Climate
Posted on · Houston’s average monthly temperatures have gotten warmer year-round, according to the latest data from NOAA.
Energy & Environment
Texas City Lifts Shelter-In-Place Order After Marathon Oil Chemical Leak
Posted on · The city specifically called for a shelter in place for Fifth Avenue South to Texas Avenue, between 14th and 34th streets.
Energy & Environment
3 Texas Refineries Continue To Emit Cancer-Causing Benzene Above Federal Limits
Posted on · When benzene emissions exceed a certain level, refineries are supposed to come up with a plan to reduce them. But a new report from an environmental nonprofit found some Texas refineries continue to exceed the federal threshold.
Energy & Environment
Houston’s ‘Father of Environmental Justice’ On Where He Sees The Movement Headed
Posted on · TSU professor Dr. Robert Bullard is often referred to as the “father of environmental justice.” We spoke with him about the origins of the movement and what he hopes to see accomplished during the Biden administration.
Energy & Environment
Texas To Make Environmental Proceedings More Accessible To Non-English Speakers, Following Civil Rights Complaint
Posted on · Air and water permits for industrial facilities are often granted in predominantly Latino communities, but environmental justice advocates say language barriers often make it hard for community members to participate in the public process.
Energy & Environment
Houston Launches Citywide Solar Co-op
Posted on · The co-op model works by bringing a group of people together to lower solar installation costs.
Energy & Environment
Cleanup Of The San Jacinto Waste Pits Faces More Delays, EPA Says
Posted on · Community members are calling on the EPA to accelerate the cleanup of the waste pits, which contain dioxins, a group of chemicals known to cause cancer.
Energy & Environment
Flooding From Hurricane Harvey Polluted Coral Reefs More Than 100 Miles Offshore
Posted on · The research shows just how far Houston’s flooding problems go.
Energy & Environment
As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes Clearer
Posted on · When severe winter weather caused the state’s power grid to partially collapse, millions of Texans lost power for days. Those who suffered the most were among the most vulnerable populations, according to an analysis of the latest data from the Harris County Medical Examiners’ Office.
Energy & Environment
Winter Freeze Another Setback For Texas Beekeepers
Posted on · Some local beekeepers estimate they lost about 25-30% of their bee colonies this winter, both from the freeze and other issues plaguing the pollinators.
Energy & Environment
Spike In Songbird Deaths Reported In Backyards Across Texas
Posted on · Experts believe a disease is spreading through bird feeders and bird baths.
Energy & Environment
Houston Firefighters To Carry Out Controlled Burn At Arboretum For First Time In 20 Years
Posted on · Prescribed fires are a land management technique that help prevent future fires and revitalize the soil.
Local
Houston Leaders Slam Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision To Reopen Texas, End Mask Mandate
Posted on · Both Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner harshly criticized the governor's announcement, expressing fears that it would slow down recovery efforts.
Health & Science
Harris County To Get 12,000 Doses Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine This Week
Posted on · The doses are being delivered to the FEMA vaccination site at NRG Park on Tuesday.
Energy & Environment
Houston-Area Refineries, Plants Emitted Thousands Of Pounds Of Additional Air Pollution During The Winter Freeze
Posted on · State documents show facilities released some 700,000 pounds of excess air pollutants last week, as they faced electrical outages and equipment failures due to the severe winter weather.