Energy & Environment
Rice Launches Climate Change Initiative With $10 Million Donation From Shell
Posted on · The Carbon Hub will focus on developing technologies for creating clean, hydrogen fuel as well as materials that are made of carbon.
Tag: James A. Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University
Politics
Obama To Speak At Baker Institute Tuesday Evening
Posted on · Former President Barack Obama will share the stage with former Secretary of State James Baker. Historian Jon Meacham will moderate.
Houston Matters
Election Poll: One Mayoral Candidate’s Surprising Rise, One’s Surprising Fall
Posted on · In just a little more than three weeks, Houstonians will go to the polls to vote on a new mayor, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, and term limits for city council members – among other matters. But in what direction are voters leaning on these issues? We examine voter attitudes as determined by the latest […]
Houston Matters
What is Jade Helm? An Historical and Political Look at the Military Exercise
Posted on · Starting in July, several states — including Texas — will participate in an 8-week-long exercise called Jade Helm 15. Gov. Greg Abbott came under fire for ordering the Texas State Guard to monitor the U.S. military while it conducted the training exercises. That got us wondering — has the Texas State Guard been used like […]
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Houstonians Weigh In On Syria
Posted on · President Obama addressed the nation on Tuesday night, Sept. 10, to again make his case for targeted military action in response to last month's deadly chemical attack in Syria, which killed more than a thousand people, including hundreds of children. The President described how, without a response, the Assad government, and other tyrants will commit […]