Posted on · A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to produce a full environmental review. Until then, oil must stop flowing through the controversial pipeline.
Posted on · As the Coronavirus pandemic and an international price war forced the price of Texas oil to plunge, many producers said they needed it to go back up to at least $40 a barrel. Companies now get to test out if they can survive at that price, as most experts say that's where it's going to sit for the rest of the year.
Posted on · Houston’s aging pipelines took the spotlight in February when a burst water main flooded part of the East Loop and left some communities with little or no water. A new report shows Houston has a ways to go when it comes to addressing water conservation.
Posted on · A recent report from consulting firm Ernst & Young shows the U.S. is at the top of the list for those looking to pump money into renewable energy.
Posted on · New research sheds light on the negative impact flooding from Hurricane Harvey had on dolphins in Galveston Bay.
Posted on · Experts say it's an important first step, but the plan has lots of limitations.
Posted on · Past studies have shown temperatures can vary up to 20 degrees in one city -- and that low-income communities of color tend to bear the brunt of the heat.
Posted on · A UH Hobby School Survey of Texas Oil and Gas Association members found more than three in four respondents saw a Biden victory in November as the biggest potential threat to their companies’ growth
Posted on · The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is home to threatened and endangered species of manta rays, sea turtles and corals.
Posted on · Despite its growth, Houston ranks fourth in total solar energy capacity in the state, behind San Antonio, Austin and El Paso.
Posted on · Texas’ coastal marshes absorb large quantities of climate-warming carbon dioxide. The Texas Coastal Exchange lets individuals and companies offset their carbon emissions by paying landowners to preserve these marshes.
Posted on · Austin saw the largest decrease in ozone pollution during its stay-at-home order, while Houston was average and El Paso had the smallest reduction.
Posted on · Even as the price of Texas crude has plummeted, plans are moving forward for a major oil exporting terminal off the coast of Brazoria County. But residents and environmentalists are worried the project would impact public health and wildlife, including endangered sea turtles.
Posted on · Texas Monthly writer Evan Mintz says Houston still isn't prepared for another prolonged oil and gas industry bust.
Posted on · The same trading deadline that helped push prices below zero in April is now approaching for this month. But experts don't expect things to get quite as bad.