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Hurricane Harvey’s Toxic Impact Deeper Than Public Told

Posted on March 22, 2018 · More than a half-year after Hurricane Harvey flooded America's largest corridor of energy and petrochemical plants, records show the storm's environmental assault was more widespread and severe than authorities publicly acknowledged

Houston Matters

How to save plants after a hard freeze

Posted on January 5, 2023 · The Houston area was hit hard by a deep freeze during the holidays. Experts say there are easy tests to determine if your plant is still alive and can be saved.

Weather

Freezing temperatures mean plants need to keep warm too. Here’s how.

Posted on December 20, 2022 · Tropical plants and arctic blasts don’t mix well, and with the predicted freezing temperatures there can be major impacts on outdoor trees and plants.

Health & Science

“It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health

Posted on September 8, 2022 · Tens of thousands of coastal Texas residents have survived repeated extreme weather events including Hurricane Harvey. For many, it has taken an emotional toll, and researchers warn that climate change could be “catastrophic” for our mental health.

Houston Matters

County plans to sue over allegations it was defunding the police (Aug. 31, 2022)

Posted on August 31, 2022 · On Wednesday’s show: We learn about the latest salvo in a battle over Harris County's budget and allegations from state officials that county officials are defunding the police. Then, we discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Hurricane Harvey’s Toxic Impact Deeper Than Public Told

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