Houston Matters
How Might New Tariffs on Chinese Imports Affect Houston?
Posted on · Energy analysts examine the ramifications of this latest round of an escalating trade dispute.
Tag: Houston oil and gas
Energy & Environment
Not Your Household Dirt: Industrial Dust Causes Concern At Houston Refineries And Chemical Plants
Posted on · “There was supposed to have been pollution control equipment that was operating. It was not operated properly,” said Jim Blackburn, an environmental lawyer in Houston.
Energy & Environment
Environmental Groups Worry if Houston Can Limit Oil Drilling Near Drinking Water Source
Posted on · The groups are meeting with people concerned about oil drilling near the shores of Lake Houston.
Energy & Environment
Houston ‘Ethical’ Hacker Tells How Your Computer Is At Risk
Posted on · If you’ve ever been the victim of a computer virus, you‘ll want to listen to what Jonathan Pollet has to say.
Houston Matters
Thriving in the Unpredictable Energy Market
Posted on · On Monday (5/2/16) during the 2016 Offshore Technology Conference, an entire day will be dedicated to what organizers call their Next Wave program – it’s billed as an “opportunity for leaders in the energy sector to share their insight and experience about how to thrive in times of volatility.” Why do it? Because much of […]
Energy & Environment
How A Deadly Cloud In Houston Decades Ago Led To ‘Shelter-In-Place’
Posted on · Earlier this month, a refinery in southeast Houston caught fire. Officials warned people living nearby to shelter-in-place. But is that good advice? Forty years ago next month, Houston played a crucial role in helping experts determine if shelter-in-place actually saves lives.
Opera & Musical Theater
Houston Grand Opera Reaches out to Those Affected by Energy Sector Downturn
Posted on · Oil, gas, and opera are not usually seen as being connected, but in the Houston area, they have a close relationship. That's been made apparent by a recent announcement by Houston Grand Opera.