Energy & Environment
Houston’s Major Power Company Wants Electric Market Reforms
Posted on · A Texas public utility commissioner describes the discussion as one about "improvements, enhancements and increased efficiency."
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment
Coastal Residents Sue Plastics Plant on Water Pollution Claim
Posted on · State regulators have linked the plant to plastic pellets in nearby waters and are currently considering an enforcement action. But residents are suing in federal court, hoping for what would be, if they win, an unusually large fine.
Energy & Environment
Report Explores “Radical” Low-Carbon Energy Scenario
Posted on · The envisioned "radical" future still includes plenty of oil and gas.
Energy & Environment
Houston Activists Question Whether Superfund Site Was Thoroughly Cleaned Up
Posted on · Under Administrator Scott Pruitt, the EPA is looking for ways to encourage private investment and redevelopment plans for Superfund sites, an approach some environmental activists aren't thrilled about.
Energy & Environment
Galveston Bay’s Health Has Improved, But Still Faces Challenges
Posted on · A new "report card" gives the bay a "C" grade.
Energy & Environment
Austin’s ‘Milk People’ Express Concern Over Trump’s Immigration Policies
Posted on · Some “milk people” worry it's Trump's immigration policies that may be bad for business.
Energy & Environment
Coastal Planners Gather to Talk Hurricane Preparedness
Posted on · Planning and storm forecasting might be getting more sophisticated, but some say it’s still not enough.
Energy & Environment
Biologist Says Border Wall Could Threaten Wildlife
Posted on · The researcher says habitat isolation can lead to increased inbreeding and mutated genes.
Energy & Environment
Oil Markets React to Situation in Venezuela
Posted on · Monday’s oil price uptick was a reaction to the possibility of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, which so far haven't happened.
Houston Matters
Understanding ExxonMobil’s $20M Air Pollution Fine
Posted on · A federal judge Monday rejected ExxonMobil's request to reduce a $20 million air pollution penalty. We learn what led to the fine and its significance.
Energy & Environment
Texas Oil And Gas Regulator Pushes For Vote On FERC Nominees
Posted on · "We are at a standstill."
Energy & Environment
Exxon Mobil Sues After Treasury Fines It $2 Million For Alleged Sanctions Violations
Posted on · The U.S. Treasury is accusing Exxon Mobil of violating sanctions on Russia in a series of deals in May 2014. "What were they thinking?" wonders one of the architects of the sanctions.
Energy & Environment
Environmental Group Sues EPA Over Houston-Area Pollution Permits
Posted on · It's an effort to force the agency to respond to objections about various air permits.
Houston Matters
How Has Houston’s Native Landscape Changed Over The Years?
Posted on · There are some trees and plants that were once native to Greater Houston that you just don’t see as much anymore.
Energy & Environment
Bill Delaying New Ozone Standards Moves Forward In Congress
Posted on · One local environmental group calls the bill an "excuse on the part of industry" to not address air quality problems more aggressively.