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September 8, 2010

ECONOTES 2010-09-08: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

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  1. Houston to receive $423,069 to reduce greenhouse gases (ABC13 News, 09/07)
    The City of Houston will receive $423,069 to reduce the emission of transported related gases. The grant will be used to build electric vehicle and bicycle infrastructure. Houston does not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone pollution, so this will be important in helping to reduce gas emission.
    http://www.greenrightnow.com/ktrk/2010/09/07/houston-to-receive-423069-to-reduce-greenhouse-gases/
  2. Invasive plant a threat to native greenery in Galveston (Rod Rice – KUHF News, 09/03)
    The Brazilian pepper-tree is not a native plant to Galveston, and it has been found spreading on Galveston Island. The pepper-tree crowds out native plants, therefore reducing the available food and shelter for animals. Currently, there is a licensed contractor who is targeting the tree.http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1283547259
  3. Will more urbanization hurt Houston’s waterways? (Wendy Siegle – KUHF News, 09/06)
    Putting up buildings and cutting down trees has a detrimental effect on water quality and it increases runoff and flooding. Houston is expected to continue to expand, which means more urbanization. The city is attempting to strictly regulate how the construction will occur. There must be mitigation measures taken to make up for the destruction of green spaces.
    http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1283808842

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