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June 23, 2010

ECONOTES 2010-06-20: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

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  1. Restoring Galveston Bay  Oyster Reefs (Guidry News) About 2,000 acres of oyster reefs that were damaged by Hurricane Ike are being restored. Fishermen hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife are pulling dead shell out of the sediment, which provides a surface for oyster larvae to attach and grow. The restoration of the oyster reefs is beneficial to the environment because they support much life, including oysters which are natural bio-filters.
    http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000027390
  2. Texas Oyster Industry on Life Support After Oil Spill (Jack Williams – KUHF News) The Texas Oyster Industry is suffering because of the oil spill. The Texas oyster season closes at the end of April, making companies completely reliant on Louisiana oysters. In the last six weeks, one shrimp and oyster company saw its business drop about 95%. Although the Texas shores are not covered in oil, the impact of the spill is devastating.
    http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1276550196
  3. Changing computer power settings has a big impact on electricity use (ABC13 News) Home electronics make up a major portion of a household’s electricity usage at about 20%. A household can majorly reduce their electric usage by managing these items. Changes in computer management alone can save the average resident more than half of one month’s usage. Other items that can save energy if turned off and managed correctly include printers, space heaters, dehumidifiers, and entertainment devices. http://www.greenrightnow.com/ktrk/2010/06/18/changing-computer-power-settings-has-a-big-impact-on-electricity-use/

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