Environment
Santa Ana’s Last Stand?
Trump’s Wall Will Be a More Inept Version of George W. Bush’s
A border wall from the Pacific to the Gulf is unviable, but Trump and his people will settle for less.
A border wall from the Pacific to the Gulf is unviable, but Trump and his people will settle for less....Read More
State of Texas: Building Trump’s Border Wall
The Trump administration will have to navigate deep canyons, a national park, an ever-shifting river and a treaty with Mexico to build the wall....Read More
Rick Perry Partially Reverses Stance on Climate Change, Agrees ‘Some of It’ is Man-Made
After more than a decade of questioning climate science, Perry softened his stance at his confirmation hearing on Thursday.
After more than a decade of questioning climate science, Perry softened his stance at his confirmation hearing on Thursday....Read More
2016 Climate Recap: Record Temperatures, Warm Winters and Heavy Showers
Last year was the hottest on record globally. The 10 hottest years on record have all happened since 1998.
Last year was the hottest on record globally, just like 2015 and 2014. The 10 hottest years on record have all happened since 1998. ...Read More
Environmental Regulators Quietly Shrink Public Comment Period for Concrete Plants
Shortening the comment period by 15 days could burden citizens and reduce their opportunity to participate in the permitting process.
Legal experts say the move, carried out at an industry association's request, will hinder Texans' ability to engage in the process....Read More
Facing Tougher Pollution Regulations, Texas Coal Plants Want Old EPA Rule Back
In 2011, Texas sued to block an EPA rule. Now nine Texas coal plants are facing more stringent regulations as a result.
Texas’ latest attempt to dodge federal pollution regulations appears to have backfired, as the Environmental Protection Agency is now pushing more stringe...Read More
Six Texas Lawsuits Trump Could Impact (or Not) in 2017
Trump could quickly take action that would render some of them obsolete, while others could see several more years of litigation.
Trump could quickly take action that would render some of them obsolete while others could see several more years of litigation....Read More
Barging In
How a felon with a fake name convinced a federal agency and the Texas General Land Office to fast-track a controversial project in Port Aransas.
BARGING IN How a felon with a fake name convinced a federal agency and the Texas General Land Office to fast-track a controversial project in Port Aransas. When...Read More
The Five Foulest Texas Environmental Stories of 2016
Lowlights include failing to track chemical spills during floods and rejecting the link between earthquakes and fracking.
Thanks to investigative reporting, this year we learned of new ways the powerful in this state are messing with Texas. From failing to oversee toxic waste injec...Read More