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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.
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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
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
Health & Science
Why Your Aches And Pains May Be Linked To Houston’s Big Storms
Posted on · We’ve been telling you how the recent flooding has been damaging homes and ranches in our area. But could it also be hurting your health?
Houston Matters
Houston’s Climate Provide Unique Challenges for Bakers
Posted on · We talk with an area chef about the unique challenges Houston’s climate provides for bakers, particularly when baking bread.
Houston Matters
What Rising Seas Mean for Houston and the Gulf Coast
Posted on · Recently, KUHF debuted a new public radio special entitled Rising Seas. Itâs part of a series of energy programs called BURN, and the production takes an in-depth look at the potentially devastating impact of sea-level rise along the Gulf Coast, and for two major American cities â Miami and New York. Houston Matters will give […]
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Texas Still in Severe Drought
Posted on · As the two year anniversary of the wildfire that devastated Bastrop State Park approaches — officials warn that a persistent drought continues to leave Texas vulnerable.