Hurricane Laura
Galveston Could Miss Brunt Of Hurricane Laura, But The Island City Isn’t Taking Chances
Posted on · The hurricane is expected to grow to a Category 4, landing east of Galveston. But a last-minute turn could be devastating.
Tag: wind
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2246: Into the Wind
Posted on · Episode: 2246 Sailing into the wind: vectors, language, and a fine summer’s day. Today, our guest, chaplain and sailor John Price, heads into the wind.
Energy & Environment
Wind Energy On Track To Surpass Coal Power In Texas
Posted on · Power generated from wind matched that from coal for the first time in 2019.
Bauer Business Focus
Will Renewable Energy Replace Coal In Texas?
Posted on · Research by Rice University shows wind and solar can complement each other to make energy from coal unnecessary.
News
UPDATE: Alabama, Mississippi and Florida Prepare As Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches
Posted on · The three states declared state of emergency as the first storm of 2018 approaches, right before the beginning of the hurricane season.
News
2 Killed, Several Hurt As Strong Winds Strike East Texas
Posted on · Unexpected severe weather in East Texas has killed two people and left several others injured
News
Wind And Solar Advocates Have “Urgent Concerns” About GOP Tax Plan
Posted on · Industry groups say parts of the tax bill could lead to a "devastating reduction" in renewable energy investments.
Energy & Environment
Texas Helps U.S. Set Wind And Solar Record
Posted on · Texas leads the nation in combined wind and solar power generation.
Houston Matters
Texas Energy: What Did We Miss?
Posted on · We've been devoting time in recent weeks to talking about the various sources of energy in Greater Houston and across Texas. In previous weeks, we've talked about the future of energy from wind, solar, coal and nuclear and natural gas. On today's show, we examine any forms of energy we may have missed, including biofuels. […]
Energy & Environment
Report: Wind And Natural Gas Are Cheapest Power Sources In Most Of The Country
Posted on · A group of researchers from UT Austin says they’ve created a way to measure the true cost of power in the hopes of guiding America’s energy future.
Full Show
Alternative Energy Series Conclusion, Ashby High-Rise & The Inner Marilyn: Houston Matters for Tues., April 29, 2014
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, Houston Matters has explored efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy. In previous weeks, we discussed solar energy, hydrogen, wind power, and biofuels. On this edition of the program, we ask what you'd prefer to see energy companies here in Texas pursue – whether traditional […]
Houston Matters
Could Wind Energy Ever Replace Fossil Fuels in Texas?
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, leading up to Earth Day, Houston Matters is exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy, Today we talk about developments in wind energy. Itâs something some heavy hitters in the oil and gas industry have pursued over the years. (Perhaps most notably T. Boone […]
Full Show
Wind Energy, Child Abuse Prevention & Texas Hair: Houston Matters for Tues., April 15, 2014
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, leading up to Earth Day, Houston Matters is exploring efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy, Today on Houston Matters we talk about developments in wind energy. Itâs something some heavy hitters in the oil and gas industry have pursued over the years. (Perhaps most […]
Houston Matters
Wind Sync Makes Chamber Music ‘Interactive’
Posted on · When you think of chamber music, you probably think of several classical musicians seated on stage, focused intently on their music. But the Houston-based wind ensemble Wind Sync is turning that notion on its head. These rising stars in the classical world are known for taking different approaches to chamber music, including moving around onstage […]