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September 28, 2011

ECONOTES 2011-09-21: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

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  1. It’s Time to Set Uniform Algae Feedstock Standards (Algae Industry Magazine, 09/21/2011)
    Algae oil is gearing up to industrial scale production. Algae oil is a distinctive biofeedstock that generates abundant energy. Currently, multiple standards are being devised in order to enable blending, common refining, transportation and distribution. The trust and support of the public and regulators is important in the ability to achieve wide acceptance of industry standards for algae applications in just a few, critical years.
    http://www.algaeindustrymagazine.com
  2. MSUSA Announces Houston-Area Wetland Mitigation Credits Now Available (Market Watch, 09/21/2011)
    MSUSA Wetland credits are now available for a seven-county service area, which includes Harris and Montgomery counties. These credits will help to offset the impacts that businesses have on wetlands or streams. By offering these credits, MSUSA is furthering resource and urban development, which is tied to strengthening the Houston economy, while mitigating the environmental impact.
    http://www.marketwatch.com/
  3. Piranhas, other dangerous exotic species found in Texas’ waterways (Shannon Tompkins – Houston Chronicle, 09/27/2011)
    A red-bellied piranha, a native of the Amazon basin, was found in the 23-acre lake in Tom Bass Park. The discovery of this piranha supports the suspicion that exotic species, which have the potential to do great harm to native fish and the ecosystems, are increasing in the area. The exotic species may outcompete, prey on or otherwise overwhelm native species.
    http://www.chron.com/

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