ENVIRONMENTAL HEADLINES, MARCH 15 – 21
EPA PASSES STRICT NEW DIESEL RULES FOR LAND AND SEA
Houston Chronicle 3/14/08
The federal government unveiled stringent rules Friday to curb harmful emissions from diesel locomotive and marine engines – an action that should lead to significantly cleaner air at the bustling Port of Houston, officials said. US REQUIRES TRAINS, SHIPS TO CUT ENGINE POLLUTION EPA NAMES 3 AREA WASTE PITS AMONG MOST POLLUTED
Houston Chronicle 3/20/08
The Environmental Protection Agency added three submerged industrial waste pits that have been contaminating the San Jacinto River with highly toxic dioxin for decades to the Superfund list of the nation’s most polluted places Wednesday. DYNEGY TO REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS LIMITS
Houston Business Journal 3/18/08
Dynegy Inc. has agreed to draft a report for shareholders explaining its plans for limiting greenhouse gas emissions. BOY, 3, BITTEN TWICE BY RATTLER
Brazosport Facts 3/20/08
A 3-year-old boy was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being bitten twice on the ankle by a rattlesnake at the San Luis Pass County R.V. Park. STUDY: COUNTY MUST BEEF UP TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION
Houston Chronicle 3/18/08
Harris County enjoys diversity, low cost of living and exceptional medical facilities, but must overcome education and transportation deficiencies to attract more businesses and qualified workers, according to a study presented to county commissioners today. COUNCIL PLANS FOR FUTURE OF BAYTOWN
Baytown Sun 3/20/08
Community invited to share opinions at Tuesday meeting PUTTING UP A ROADBLOCK OF QUESTIONS
Houston Chronicle 3/20/08
Mae Smith, the 64-year-old mayor of the teeny Central Texas town of Holland, seized the civic center lectern like a dragon-slayer ascending the throne. REVETMENT AIMED AT PROTECTING SURFSIDE BEACH
Brazosport Facts 3/16/08
When it comes to storm surge damage and beach erosion, local and state officials plan to draw a hard line in Surfside sand. CAVE LIFE FORMS COULD GIVE CLUES TO SEA
Galveston County Daily News 3/19/08
Dr. Thomas Iliffe has discovered more than 250 new species of marine cave-dwelling animals in his years exploring underwater caves around the world. WORLD’S MOST ENDANGERED COASTLINES FEDS DROP BORDER FENCE LAWSUIT AGAINST UT-BROWNSVILLE
Houston Chronicle 3/20/08
The U.S. government dismissed its border fence condemnation lawsuit against the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College on Wednesday and agreed to explore alternatives to a fence with school officials. TEXAS LANDOWNERS SLOW BORDER FENCE’S PROGRESS IN COURT FOES OF S. TEXAS WIND ENERGY PLAN ASK JUDGE TO HALT WORK FEATHERS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE FOR BIRDS
Galveston County Daily News 3/17/08
A bird’s feathers are critical in terms of temperature regulation and their color patterns can mean the difference between life and death.