Energy & Environment
5 Things You Should Know About Houston’s Climate Action Plan
Posted on · Experts say it's an important first step, but the plan has lots of limitations.
Tag: Paris Climate Agreement
Houston Matters
Should CEO Pay Be Linked To Real-Life Results, Like Reducing Climate Change?
Posted on · With Royal Dutch Shell linking executive pay to specific carbon footprint reduction goals, should other industries follow suit?
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Shutdown’s Impact On Immigration Cases, And Tying CEO Pay To Carbon Footprints (Jan. 2, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn how the government shutdown is affecting local immigration cases. We break down the week’s biggest political stories. We discuss the concept of tying CEO pay to certain real-world outcomes. And we learn how alligator snapping turtles have thrived in the heart of Houston.
News
US Lone Holdout To Climate Deal
Posted on · French authorities said President Donald Trump is not among more than 100 world leaders invited to Paris for a climate summit next month.
News
Houston Is Sticking With The Paris Climate Deal, But How Much Can It Really Accomplish?
Posted on · "We have to work within our jurisdiction, and unfortunately, air pollution doesn’t care about city limits."
Politics
Mayor Turner Condemns Trump’s Withdrawal Of U.S. From Paris Climate Agreement
Posted on · The president based his decision in part on the need to protect jobs tied to fossil fuels. But Houston’s mayor says the move won’t help the city’s economy.
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 10: Paris Climate Disagreement
Posted on · The world has been all atwitter with talk of Trump's decision regarding the Paris Accord this week. But what is the Accord, and what are the broad repercussions of a U.S. pullout?
News
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.
Energy & Environment
Trump Poised To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement
Posted on · Nearly all the world's nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is set to announce today whether the U.S. will withdraw.
Energy & Environment
Exxon-Mobil Shareholders Vote In Favor Of More Climate Reporting
Posted on · Shareholders rejected a similar proposal last year.
Energy & Environment
Oil Company Shareholders Want Details On Climate Risks
Posted on · The company considers the proposal at a shareholders meeting Wednesday, May 31.