Energy & Environment
9 Years After Deepwater Horizon, Has Anything Changed?
Posted on · A report by an ocean advocacy group finds oil spills continue to happen.
Energy & Environment
Houston Matters
Despite Recent Chemical Fires, Houston’s Air Quality Continues To Improve
Posted on · Dan Cohan from Rice University explains the overall trend of improvement in Greater Houston's air.
News
Community Advocates Ask For Congressional Hearings On Houston Area Fires
Posted on · A coalition of environmental and community groups are calling for change after the recent chemical fires in Deer Park and Crosby.
Top Stories
Tentative Agreement On Firefighter Pay Raises, Chevron To Buy Anadarko For $33 Billion, And Low Level Of Benzene Found In Deer Park’s Water Supply
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Energy & Environment
Chevron Vaults Into New League On $33B Anadarko Acquisition
Posted on · While the combined company will remain far behind Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc. in market capitalization, it jumps from the fourth biggest producer among major drillers, to second.
Energy & Environment
Third Arkema Official Indicted In Connection With Harvey-Related Disaster
Posted on · Harris County DA Kim Ogg charged Arkema VP Mike Keough with reckless assault for allegedly providing false information about the 2017 fire and chemical release at the company’s Crosby plant.
Houston Matters
Report Reinforces Role Of Texas In Wind Energy
Posted on · Texas is home to about a quarter of all wind power capacity in the country, as capacity nationwide increased by 8 percent in 2018.
Energy & Environment
Houston Group Says Coastal “Carbon Marketplace” Could Help Fight Climate Change
Posted on · The Texas Coastal Exchange seeks to connect companies or individuals with marshland owners to "offset" carbon emissions.
Energy & Environment
Environmental Advocates Demand Public Input On ITC Disaster Response
Posted on · They protested a state committee hearing that only included invited testimony from officials.
City of Houston
Curbside Glass Recycling Returns To The Houston Area
Posted on · The city’s new recycling facility is open for business.
Transportation
Deadline Nears To Apply For Aid To Repair Or Replace Vehicles That Fail Texas Emissions Test
Posted on · Officials are urging people to act quickly since these funds may not be around in the future.
Houston Matters
Houston Could Feel More Like Central Mexico In 60 Years
Posted on · New analysis of climate change data shows what cities will feel like in a generation.
News
Texas A&M Water Researchers Find Waxy Residue Near Deer Park Disaster
Posted on · The team has been collecting water and air quality samples in Galveston Bay on a quarterly basis since June 2017.
News
Lawsuits Against ITC Pile Up As Harris County Sues For Environmental Violations In Deer Park Fire
Posted on · Harris County, the state of Texas and residents who live near the facility have all filed lawsuits.
Top Stories
Harris County Will Also Sue Deer Park Company, Trump’s National Emergency Stands, And Flood Insurance Rates Changing For Some Galveston Residents
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.