Energy & Environment
Houston Solar Energy Growth Surges In Recent Years, Despite Lagging Other Big Cities
Posted on · In the past two years, installed solar capacity in Houston has more than quadrupled, as more homeowners are going solar.
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Energy & Environment
EPA Grant Set To Help Redevelop Contaminated Sites In Underserved Houston Neighborhoods
Posted on · The sites include a former incinerator, thermal processing facility and two abandoned commercial high rises.
Town Square
One Year Later: Houstonians Reflect On The Impact Of George Floyd’s Life And Death
Posted on · We discuss the legacy of George Floyd. What kind of impact have we seen on our community? And how has it affected personal and public conversations about race and justice?
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The Erniversary: Celebrating 25 Years at Houston Public Media With Friends, Celebrities And Listeners
Posted on · Host Ernie Manouse marks 25 years at Houston Public Media. How well do you know the man behind the mic? Friends, colleagues and celebrities share stories and memories.
Health & Science
A Key Tool In Houston’s Research On COVID-19 Variants? Your Poop
Posted on · Last year, health officials in Houston started using the city’s sewage system to help detect where the coronavirus was spreading. Now, they've fine-tuned the process, zeroing-in on specific buildings and monitoring for the emergence of new variants.
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How Do We Stop Police Violence?
Posted on · Today, we examine police violence and the future of policing.
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ReShonda Tate Billingsley On Journalism, Publishing And Telling The Stories Of Our Times
Posted on · We spend an hour with Houston journalist ReShonda Tate Billingsley, who discusses her career with The Defender Network and other national media outlets, as well as her life as a writer and reporter in these unprecedented times.
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After The Guilty Verdict in the Murder Of George Floyd, What Is The Future Of Policing And Racial Justice?
Posted on · Experts discuss the Chauvin verdict and what comes next, along with community reactions.
Energy & Environment
Houston Launches Citywide Solar Co-op
Posted on · The co-op model works by bringing a group of people together to lower solar installation costs.
Energy & Environment
Cleanup Of The San Jacinto Waste Pits Faces More Delays, EPA Says
Posted on · Community members are calling on the EPA to accelerate the cleanup of the waste pits, which contain dioxins, a group of chemicals known to cause cancer.
Energy & Environment
Flooding From Hurricane Harvey Polluted Coral Reefs More Than 100 Miles Offshore
Posted on · The research shows just how far Houston’s flooding problems go.
Transportation
Houston Traffic Campaign Looks To Promote Safety After Freeway Breakdowns
Posted on · Safety experts say exiting your vehicle on or near the freeway could make a dangerous situation even worse.
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What’s Your Favorite Asian Comfort Food? Chef Christine Ha Shares Hers, Plus Her Personal Food Journey
Posted on · Today, a show to make you hungry – we’re talking Asian comfort food with Houston Chef Christine Ha.
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Is The Economy On The Road To Recovery?
Posted on · Experts discuss and field listener questions on money, unemployment, taxes and the pandemic economy.
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From Dating to Anxiety to Agoraphobia, How Do We Adjust To Social Interactions Post-Pandemic?
Posted on · What has a year of isolation done to our social skills? Experts discus how to navigate interactions and expectations, and the stress and safety concerns that come with it.