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June 29, 2011

ECONOTES 2011-06-29: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

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  1. Unwanted guests, Invasive Species (Shannon Tompkins – Houston Chronicle, 06/22/2011)
    Scientists are working primarily in the Galveston Bay conducting surveys and collecting samples to catalog alien and invasive species, which are non-native organisms that cause ecological or economic damage. The scientists are trying to understand and monitor the impact of the growing number of alien/invasive species in Texas. This information can help to maintain environmental and economic health of the area.
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story
  2. Houston development alters winds increasing smog (Jay Blazek Crossley – Houston Tomorrow, 06/23/2011)
    Houston has some of the highest levels of ground-level ozone and air pollutants in the United States. A new study shows that focusing on the city’s development patterns and adding to the park system could improve air quality. A greener city with lakes and ponds instead of pavement could lower the night-time temperature and create stronger winds, which would blow pollution out to the Gulf.
    http://www.houstontomorrow.org/
  3. TCEQ won’t pursue foreign smog relief (Matthew Tresaugue – Houston Chronicle, 06/22/2011)
    The TCEQ has denied an attorney’s attempt to get a break on smog rules for Texas because of foreign-born pollution. The attorney claimed that oil refiners and chemical makers are spending billions of extra dollars to control smog because of pollution from other countries, such as Mexico.
    http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/

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