Posted on · The American Lung Association recently released it's annual "State of the Air" report, which studied air quality data from 2011 through 2013. While Houston isn't among the worst U.S. cities for some types of pollution, the report ranks Houston/The Woodlands among the top ten when it comes to ozone pollution (smog). The report comes a […]
Posted on · Radio waves are passing through you right now, whether you like it or not (sorry). Some are generated by distant stars; others emanate from a nearby cell phone. And, of course, there are all those pesky radio stations. It’s an unseen yet significant part of Houston’s landscape. Capturing that landscape is the goal of a […]
Posted on · From the new resolution banning undocumented children from entering League City, to concern over pollution in and around Galena Park, to Texas being named the second-most state where âlife is most like a country song” — it’s The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of this week’s Houston news. This week’s rotating panel of non-experts […]
Posted on · For years, the State of Texas and the federal Environmental Protection Agency have clashed over regulations covering major air pollution sources, like refineries. Now, that longstanding legal dispute may be giving way – somewhat. Last week, Texas and the EPA reached a deal on portions of the state's clean air plan, concerning the state's "flexible […]
Posted on · Taking a deep breath may seem like a good idea sometimes. But when it comes to allergy season and asthma â forget it! Like most of the country, Houston has distinctive allergy seasons. Sometimes theyâre shorter, sometimes theyâre longer. But with a humid climate and air pollution, it may seem like allergies are a problem […]
Posted on · Taking a deep breath may seem like a good idea sometimes. But when it comes to allergy season and asthma — forget it! Like most of the country, Houston has distinctive allergy seasons. Sometimes theyâre shorter, sometimes theyâre longer. But with a humid climate and air pollution, it may seem like allergies are a problem […]
Posted on · On Oct. 30, 1938 — 75 years ago — Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre of the Air presented a radio adaptation of H.G. Wellsâ The War of the Worlds. Most of the broadcast was presented as a series of simulated news bulletins, so convincing that, as the story of an alien invasion by Martians […]
Posted on · An air pollution mobile lab will soon roam the streets of Houston — looking for concentrations of particulate matter.
Posted on · The Federal Aviation Administration is changing the way we travel by air. Houston is one of 21 cities in the country to be retooled with an aviation system, improving on-time flights and increase safety and fuel efficiency.
Posted on · A new air quality standard being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency will limit ozone pollution. The proposed rule is being welcomed by environment groups, medical communities and lawmakers. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · Houston airports are busy this Thanksgiving holiday. About 1.4-million passengers are expected to fly out of Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports during the 13-day travel period. The Transportation Security Administration is working with local airport officials on making this time as stress-free as possible. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · Ground is broken here in Houston on a high-tech air traffic control facility that will keep a close eye on skies from the Texas-Louisiana border all the way to Austin. Jack Williams reports.
Posted on · A local environmental group will be part of a meeting Thursday. The EPA is leading to lay the groundwork for bringing the state's air pollution rules into compliance with the federal Clean Air Act. David Pitman has more.
Posted on · Now that the Environmental Protection Agency will reassess the nation's smog standards — one local environmentalist says the new standards will be better for health but tougher to attain. Laurie Johnson has more.
Posted on · The Environmental Protection Agency says it's not going to approve certain changes the state wants to make to its clean air act permitting program. The EPA says the changes Texas wants to adopt do not meet Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) requirements that other states have to follow. David Pitman has more.