Energy & Environment
This Hurricane Season, New Maps Highlight Threats From Heavy Winds
Posted on · The maps show the “earliest reasonable arrival time” of tropical storm-force winds.
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After Review Of Shale Drilling Science, Researchers Want To Learn More
Posted on · Industry expansion into new parts of Far West Texas could be an opportunity for baseline land impact studies.
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Texas Helps U.S. Set Wind And Solar Record
Posted on · Texas leads the nation in combined wind and solar power generation.
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Environmental Group Outlines Cleanup Plan For Galveston Bay
Posted on · Plans include learning more about troubled septic systems and raising public awareness of the problem.
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Study: Electric Market Reforms “Delivered What Was Intended”
Posted on · Still, the findings don't mean there's a consensus on whether competition is good for consumers.
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Group Worries Chemicals In Drinking Water More Widespread Than Reported
Posted on · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the effects of low-level exposure are unknown.
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In Texas, Fear And Excitement With A New EPA
Posted on · Local pollution watchers worry about a loss of resources. The oil and gas industry looks forward to what it expects will be a consistent regulatory regime.
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A Warmer Planet Could Mean Riskier Bets For Outdoor Festivals
Posted on · Increased storm threats are a selling point for insurance companies.
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Trump Poised To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement
Posted on · Nearly all the world's nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is set to announce today whether the U.S. will withdraw.
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Exxon-Mobil Shareholders Vote In Favor Of More Climate Reporting
Posted on · Shareholders rejected a similar proposal last year.
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Oil Company Shareholders Want Details On Climate Risks
Posted on · The company considers the proposal at a shareholders meeting Wednesday, May 31.
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After Request from Waste Industry, EPA Will Reconsider Landfill Methane Rules
Posted on · The industry says the rules, as written, aren't feasible to implement.
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Could A Push To Export Texas’ Renewable Energy Be Getting A Second Wind?
Posted on · Texas leads the country in wind energy production and, because of the way the state’s electric grid is set up, most of that power stays right here. But a plan that would allow the state to make money exporting wind and solar power is moving slowly.
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Galveston Finishes Multi-Million Dollar Beach Renovation
Posted on · It's not just about making the beach prettier; it's about making the coast stronger.
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State Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Heavier Trucks on Houston Roads
Posted on · The Senate still has to approve amendments to the bill before it heads to the governor's desk.