Tag: environment
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, potentially shutting off an...
Hundreds of old EV batteries have new jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the power grid
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Texas House committee discusses flood bills despite standstill
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Officials scramble to stop flesh-eating pest advancing toward Texas | Houston Public Media
The New World Screwworm continues to advance north through Mexico, toward the Texas border.
Screwworms are parasitic flies that were once devastating to ranchers, since...
Italy just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims
Italy’s competition watchdog said Monday it has fined the company responsible for Shein’s websites in Europe one million euros ($1.15 million) for false and...
Fort Bend County residents voice opposition to previously rejected concrete plant | Houston Public Media
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More than 100 people attended a public hearing in east Fort Bend County this week to speak out against...
Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floods
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Report: numerous beaches in Texas had unsafe levels of bacteria in 2024 | Houston Public Media
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A recent report found that a large number of Texas beaches tested positive for potentially dangerous levels of bacteria...
Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects
The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development, the latest step to suppress the...
Kerr flood survivors to state lawmakers: Tap Rainy Day Fund to meet needs now | Houston Public Media
Survivors of the deadly Fourth of July flooding want Texas legislators to tap into to the state’s $24 billion Rainy Day Fund to meet...