Energy & Environment
Report Says Texas Could See More Frequent “Extreme Heat” In Decades Ahead
Posted on · The findings suggest a "huge challenge" for Texas, says one of the report's authors.
Energy & Environment
News
‘Secrecy Provision’ Prevented Public Input On Houston’s $2 Billion Deal To Fix Sewers
Posted on · Councilmember Dwight Boykins told News 88.7 he plans to delay the vote for one week, so advocates have an opportunity to view the agreement.
Energy & Environment
EPA Needs To Improve Outreach To Vulnerable Communities During Texas Disasters, Watchdog Office Says
Posted on · An internal report finds the agency didn't do enough to reach out to Vietnamese and Spanish-speaking communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
News
With Barry Approaching Louisiana, Texas Gears Up To Help
Posted on · The "Cajun Navy" helped rescue thousands after Hurricane Harvey. Some Texas volunteers are prepared to return the favor.
Energy & Environment
“Sunny Day” Flooding To Increasingly Threaten Texas Coast
Posted on · Rising sea levels are expected to cause more coastal flooding from high tides in the decades ahead, in Texas and across the country.
Business
Despite Moderate Oil Prices, Houston’s Energy Economy Doing Well
Posted on · But mergers may negatively affect jobs in the oil and gas sector.
In-Depth
Houston Weather Forecasters Exploring Ways To Improve Heat Warnings
Posted on · Even in a city that has a long love affair with air conditioning, heat kills.
Energy & Environment
House Dems Accuse EPA Of Withholding Documents In Harvey Probe
Posted on · A House science committee is looking into why a NASA plane that could've tracked pollution after Harvey wasn't used.
Energy & Environment
Harris County Continues To Pressure Industry Polluters
Posted on · The county is planning a federal lawsuit against Valero's Houston refinery.
Energy & Environment
West Texas Boom Softens Oil Market Impacts Of Iran Tensions, Analysts Say
Posted on · There's less concern about supply disruptions with so much Permian oil available, but experts caution markets could be underestimating geopolitical risks.
Transportation
Debate Intensifies Over The I-45 North Widening Project
Posted on · The City of Houston says it will hold public forums throughout the summer to gather input. But some residents say they still feel their voices aren’t being heard.
In-Depth
“Carbon Neutral Oil” Is Promising, But Far From Guaranteed
Posted on · Some experts say sequestered CO2, even if it's used for oil production, can help the planet in the short-term. But critics say it prolongs the use of fossil fuels.
Houston Matters
The Pros And Cons Of Houston’s Complicated Relationship With Plastics
Posted on · Plastics are a big part of the Houston economy, but how do we weigh that against environmental concerns?
News
Facebook Invests In Renewables With Texas Solar Project
Posted on · The Prospero Solar project just north of Odessa will have a capacity of 379 megawatts. That's enough to power around 72,000 homes based on the national average.
In-Depth
Houston Flood Czar: Stopping Development In 100-Year Floodplain “Not Going To Happen”
Posted on · City Council recently approved a new municipal utility district upstream of Addicks Dam where 620 acres of vacant land will become homes and commercial development.