Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1501: Horizontal Diffusion
Posted on · Episode: 1501 The orientation of continents determines their development. Today, the advantage of being horizontal.
Tag: climate
Energy & Environment
Texas Could Look Increasingly Like West Texas, Climate Study Says
Posted on · Scientists say arid conditions are expanding into the nation's lusher, eastern regions
Houston Matters
Is The Weather In Texas More Unpredictable Than Other Places?
Posted on · You've heard the old saying that if you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait five minutes. But is that sentiment really that unique to Greater Houston? State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon gets us some answers.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Lessons From The Columbia Disaster, And Our Unpredictable Texas Weather (Jan. 31, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We look back at the space shuttle Columbia disaster, 15 years later. We discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston. State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon discusses the roller coaster that is Texas weather. And we learn about Houston Grand Opera's production of Elektra.
News
EPA Official Speaks On Risk Of Climate Change To Toxic Sites
Posted on · There are more than 1,300 Superfund sites in the U.S.
Energy & Environment
Energy Sector Pushes Back Against New York City’s Climate Change Lawsuit
Posted on · The lawsuit targets Houston-based ConocoPhillips, along with BP, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil
Energy & Environment
State Climatologist Looks For Lessons From Harvey-Like Hurricanes That ‘Stall’
Posted on · Over time, hurricanes have stalled along coastlines more often
Energy & Environment
Studies Say Climate Change Likely Increased Chances For Harvey’s Heavy Rain
Posted on · The research ties global temperature increases to better odds for Harvey's unprecedented rainfall
News
Record Heat Facing Astros, Dodgers In World Series
Posted on · "For the game itself, the temperature should be right around 99-degrees," says meteorologist Evan Duffey of Accuweather.
Houston Matters
Texas’ State Climatologist on What We Know About Climate Change – And How We Know It
Posted on · When Pres. Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, it served as a reminder that, while nearly all the rest of the planet has come together to pledge a willingness to do something about human influence on our changing climate, there’s still disagreement in political ranks here […]
News
Protests, New Climate Pledges After Trump’s Paris Pullout
Posted on · Anticipating a possible U.S. pullout, officials from China and the European Union — two of the world's major polluters — had prepared a declaration reaffirming their commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement.
News
5 Things That Could Change When The U.S. Leaves The Paris Climate Deal
Posted on · NPR reporters break down how the coal industry, climate, U.S. global relations, public support and budget could be affected by President Trump's decision to pull out of the deal.
News
Elon Musk Resigns From Trump Business Councils
Posted on · Musk is the founder of SpaceX and Tesla among other companies. He's been a member of Trump's infrastructure council, manufacturing jobs council and strategic and policy forum.
News
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Announces His Decision On Paris Climate Agreement
Posted on · Trump is revealing his decision in the Rose Garden at the White House.
Politics
Official Says Trump Expected To Pull US From Paris Deal
Posted on · Trump pledged during his presidential campaign to withdraw the U.S. from the pact immediately after taking office, but had wavered on the issue since winning the election.