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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Tag: toxic chemicals

Texas Standard

Chemical exposure for Houston residents increased directly after Hurricane Harvey, study shows

Michael Marks, Texas Standard

Posted on July 29, 2022 · A group of scientists from Oregon State University conducted the experiment using silicone wristbands that absorb chemicals.

Tags exposure gulf coast Hurricane Harvey kim anderson Oregon State University Petroleum Refining toxic chemicals

Houston Matters

What the Arkema Criminal Case Could Mean for Other Companies Preparing for Storms

Abner Fletcher

Posted on August 30, 2018 · NPR science reporter Rebecca Hersher tells Houston Matters what she’s learned about what happened before and during the flooding at Arkema.

Tags Arkema Arkema Chemical Plant chemical manufacturer chemical plants harvey Hurricane Harvey Michael Hagerty npr Rebecca Hersher toxic chemicals

Houston Matters

First Responders Suing Arkema — How Strong Is Their Case?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 8, 2017 · We learn why first responders are suing Arkema, Inc. following fires at the company's Crosby plant and discuss the merits of their case with a legal expert.

Tags Arkema lawsuit Misty Hataway-Cone plant fire Spurlock and Associates toxic chemicals

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Houston gasoline prices fall to their lowest levels in nearly half a year, thanks to lower crude prices and a decline in demand

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 9, 2022 · High prices at the pump this spring and early summer have caused people to limit their driving and their purchases at the pump.

Tags crude oil prices Energy Information Administration gasoline prices hurricane season Refining

Below the Waterlines

Five years after Harvey, a solution to the flood threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs remains a long way off

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 9, 2022 · The most popular solution to the flooding threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs is a massive underground stormwater tunnel. It would cost billions of dollars and remains more than a decade away from the start of construction.

Tags Addicks and Barker dams Addicks and Barker Reservoirs flooding Harris County Flood Control District hurricane Hurricane Harvey US Army Corps of Engineers

Houston Matters

How the Inflation Reduction Act might affect Houston (Aug. 9, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 9, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Analyzing the climate change provision in the Inflation Reduction Act and how it might affect Houston. Questions for Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin. A gardening expert answers your questions. And addressing problems Hurricane Harvey exposed with area reservoirs.

Tags Addicks and Barker Reservoirs Below the Waterlines city council climate change congress Dave Martin Environmental Defense Fund flooding Garden Club of Houston gardening houston city council Hurricane Harvey inflation Inflation Reduction Act Meg Tapp

Houston Matters

A billion dollar county bond measure, and rebuilding after Harvey (Aug. 2, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 2, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Will a billion dollar bond measure go before Harris County voters for approval in November? Then, City Council Member Letitia Plummer answers your questions. And we begin a four-part series reflecting on lessons from Hurricane Harvey, five years later.

Tags Below the Waterlines city council city government flooding homelessness Hurricane Harvey Letitia Plummer Matt Harab politics

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  • Houston gasoline prices fall to their lowest levels in nearly half a year, thanks to lower crude prices and a decline in demand

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