Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3141: Greenhouse Gases
Posted on · Episode: 3141 An analysis of greenhouse gases and climate change. Today, a closer look at greenhouse gases.
Tag: ozone
Energy & Environment
Bill Delaying New Ozone Standards Moves Forward In Congress
Posted on · One local environmental group calls the bill an "excuse on the part of industry" to not address air quality problems more aggressively.
News
Delaying The Ozone Standards Hasn’t Stopped Houston’s Progress
Posted on · The EPA delayed ozone protections by one year, local environmental groups are still committed to cleaning up the smog.
Houston Matters
How Air Quality in Houston is Getting Better — and Worse
Posted on · Is it getting harder to breathe around here? According to Environment Texas, the number of days Houston experienced unhealthy levels of ozone increased from 101 in 2015 to 106 last year. But that momentary snapshot may miss the bigger picture: the air quality in Houston is much improved from what it was years ago. We […]
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Air Quality, and Fighting Opioid Addiction: Tuesday’s Show (April 25, 2017)
Posted on · Is it getting harder to breathe around here? According to Environment Texas, the number of days Houston experienced unhealthy levels of ozone increased from 101 in 2015 to 106 last year. But that momentary snapshot may miss the bigger picture: the air quality in Houston is much improved from what it was years ago. On […]
News
Report Says Houston Still Among Nation’s Most Ozone-Ridden Cities
Posted on · The report on government data finds pollution increases in recent years, but long-term progress.
Energy & Environment
Worst Season for Ozone in Houston? Maybe Right Now
Posted on · In the past few days, air pollution levels in Houston have been spiking at levels considered unhealthy for the elderly and children and for people with health problems. Research points to a seasonal link to health effects.
Houston Matters
What Are the Environmental Consequences to Houston’s High Ozone Levels?
Posted on · On Mondayâs program, we discussed how Greater Houston has long exceeded federal standards for ozone levels and is facing new, even tougher standards set forth in the Clean Air Act. That, according to the Greater Houston Partnership, may create circumstances that could prompt companies wanting to build new industrial plants to do so outside of the region. […]
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Ozone Standards Follow-up and Championship Quidditch: Thursday’s Show (August 25, 2016)
Posted on · Yeah. You’re looking at a Quidditch match above. More about that below. First, on Mondayâs program, we discussed how Greater Houston has long exceeded federal standards for ozone levels and is facing new, even tougher standards set forth in the Clean Air Act. That, according to the Greater Houston Partnership, may create circumstances that could prompt companies […]
Houston Matters
Houston’s Ozone Levels Still Aren’t Good Enough
Posted on · The Houston region has long exceeded federal standards for ozone levels. With new, tougher standards set forth in the Clean Air Act, Houston’s really only further away. It may be little comfort, but now we have some company: El Paso and San Antonio have joined Houston on a dubious ozone offender list. We discuss the consequences […]
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Ozone Standards and Mental Health on Campus: Monday’s Show (August 22, 2016)
Posted on · The Houston region has long exceeded federal standards for ozone levels. With new, tougher standards set forth in the Clean Air Act, Houston’s really only further away. It may be little comfort, but now we have some company: El Paso and San Antonio have joined Houston on a dubious ozone offender list. On this edition of […]
Energy & Environment
Better Air In Houston But Not Good Enough
Posted on · More Texas counties are being added to a list of those that have levels of smog that can hurt people.
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Air Pollution Report and Sean Patrick Flanery: Tuesday’s Show (April 26, 2016)
Posted on · Last week, the American Lung Association released its 17th annual “State of the Air” report, which says Houston – when it comes to ozone – is the 15th most polluted city in the U.S. But what does that mean and what’s being done to address it? On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss air […]
Houston Matters
How Are Environmental Regulations Impacting Deer Park? Mayor Weighs In
Posted on · Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary hold on a new EPA rule designed to cut carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. That ruling may have dwarfed another environmental discussion taking place here in Houston at the annual Hot Air Topics Conference hosted by the Gulf Coast Air and Waste Management Association. There, […]
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An EPA Ozone Rule’s Impact on Deer Park: Monday’s Show (February 15, 2016)
Posted on · Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary hold on a new EPA rule designed to cut carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. That ruling may have dwarfed another environmental discussion taking place here in Houston at the annual Hot Air Topics Conference hosted by the Gulf Coast Air and Waste Management Association. There, […]