Town Square
Extreme Global Heat and the Impact of Climate Change on the Planet
Posted on · Climate experts explain the extreme weather events we’re experiencing and what this means for the future of our planet and society.
Tag: extreme heat
Houston Matters
Houston mid-year: Health and the environment
Posted on · Houston Public Media's reporters Sara Willa Ernst and Katie Watkins review recent stories in their beat -- and what they're working on next.
News
Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here’s why
Posted on · Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.
Energy & Environment
City of Rosenberg requests that residents limit water usage amid first stage of drought plan
Posted on · The city asks that residents use its recommended time to water lawns.
Criminal Justice
New study details how extreme heat is affecting Texas prisons
Posted on · The research from Texas A&M University shows how many incarcerated individuals and staff are suffering from heat-related illnesses and death.
Weather
Texas heat forces some outdoor workers to modify schedules and adjust work patterns
Posted on · Workers across Texas say this summer’s heat feels far worse than previous years, leaving them to find new ways to cope with long hours outside.
Houston Matters
More Extreme Heat Expected For Houston’s Future, And Attwater’s Prairie Chickens On The Rebound: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · Houston Matters breaks down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
Energy & Environment
Report Says Texas Could See More Frequent “Extreme Heat” In Decades Ahead
Posted on · The findings suggest a "huge challenge" for Texas, says one of the report's authors.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Population Growth Could Mean An Increase In Extreme Heat
Posted on · The consequences of Greater Houston's population growth have been well documented – from its effect on traffic, to housing, to urban development. But it also could have another effect – it could be making this an even hotter place to live in coming decades, according to ongoing research using Houston as a predictor of what’s […]
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Extreme Heat, Texas Black Expo and Fluoride: Tuesday’s Show (June 9, 2015)
Posted on · The consequences of Greater Houston's population growth have been well documented – from its effect on traffic, to housing, to urban development. But it also could have another effect – it could be making this an even hotter place to live in coming decades, according to ongoing research using Houston as a predictor of what’s […]