Transportation
New Metro Electric Bus Starts Rolling This Weekend
Posted on · The transit agency is giving the bus a 90-day tryout
Tag: alternative energy
Energy & Environment
Report: Colleges That Stop Investing In Oil And Gas Risk Losses
Posted on · Colleges that want to make a statement about climate change by cutting off investments to oil & gas companies may lose a lot of income.
Houston Matters
What Renewable Energy Sources Should We Pursue Next?
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, Houston Matters has explored efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy. In previous weeks, we discussedÂsolar energy,Âhydrogen,Âwind power, andÂbiofuels. On this edition of the program, we ask what youâd prefer to see energy companies here in Texas pursue â whether traditional fossil fuels, like oil […]
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Alternative Energy Series Conclusion, Ashby High-Rise & The Inner Marilyn: Houston Matters for Tues., April 29, 2014
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, Houston Matters has explored efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy. In previous weeks, we discussed solar energy, hydrogen, wind power, and biofuels. On this edition of the program, we ask what you'd prefer to see energy companies here in Texas pursue – whether traditional […]
Houston Matters
How Might Biofuels Reduce Our Dependence on Fossil Fuels?
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month Houston Matters has been exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy, those that might someday helpÂus toÂdramatically reduce carbon emissions. In past weeks, we discussed solar energy, hydrogen, and wind power. On this edition we talk about developments in biofuels, including ethanol. The corn-based […]
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Biofuels, Summer Jobs for Teens, & Houston Poets: Houston Matters for Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, leading up to Earth Day this weekend, Houston Matters has been exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy, those that might someday helpÂus toÂdramatically reduce carbon emissions. In past weeks, we discussed solar energy, hydrogen, and wind power. On this edition of the program, […]
Houston Matters
Could Wind Energy Ever Replace Fossil Fuels in Texas?
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, leading up to Earth Day, Houston Matters is exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy, Today we talk about developments in wind energy. Itâs something some heavy hitters in the oil and gas industry have pursued over the years. (Perhaps most notably T. Boone […]
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Wind Energy, Child Abuse Prevention & Texas Hair: Houston Matters for Tues., April 15, 2014
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, leading up to Earth Day, Houston Matters is exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy, Today on Houston Matters we talk about developments in wind energy. Itâs something some heavy hitters in the oil and gas industry have pursued over the years. (Perhaps most […]
Houston Matters
How Realistic is Hydrogen as the Next Big Energy Source?
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, Houston Matters is exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative forms of energy that might someday, in some way,dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Last week,we discussed solar energy. In future weeks, we'll explore wind and biofuels. Today, we talk about developments in harnessing hydrogen energy. We welcome your questions […]