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December 17, 2012

ECONOTES 2012-12-17: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

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  1. Real vs Artificial Christmas Trees: An Easier Choice Than You Think (Elizabeth Trovall – StateImpact, 12/13/2012)
    A peer reviewed study released last year compared carbon footprints of artificial and natural trees. The findings showed that the difference in environmental impact between the two is negligible, with artificial trees having a slightly larger impact. Cutting down or buying a Christmas tree has less of an environmental impact than the daily impact of someone living for one day in the United States.
    http://stateimpact.npr.org/
  2. Rice Researchers Develop Plant-Based Battery (Laurie Johnson – KUHF News, 12/03/2012)
    Scientists at Rice University are developing a “green” battery that uses plant matter to hold a charge. Lithium-ion batteries, the kind in your smart phone, laptop and other rechargable devices, are expensive and not eco-friendly. The plant-based battery has the potential to be a cheaper, greener way to power the world’s devices.
    http://app1.kuhf.org/
  3. Harnessing Huntsville’s potential: Community identifies areas for improvement (Tori Brock – The Huntsville Item, 12/02/2012)
    The Houston-Galveston Area Council has funded a study on the issues affecting Huntsville. According to the city, the case study is a stand-alone process that will assist the city of Huntsville in strengthening its housing and economic base. The results of the study process will be shared with H-GAC for inclusion in its Regional Plan in order for that plan to be reflective of the community’s needs. Areas of interest include community and quality of life, land use, economy, environmental impact and aesthetics.
    http://itemonline.com/

EcoNotes

  • 14 December
    • New soot limits squeeze Harris County (Matthew Tresaugue – Houston Chronicle)
      http://www.chron.com/
    • The Number of Fracking Trade Secrets in Texas Will Likely Surprise You (Terrence Henry – StateImpact)
      http://stateimpact.npr.org/
    • Expected Weekend Rains Will Help Ease The Drought, But Not By Much (David Pitman – KUHF News)
      http://app1.kuhf.org/
  • 13 December
    • Rice Researchers Develop Plant-Based Battery (Laurie Johnson – KUHF News)
      http://app1.kuhf.org/
    • Real vs Artificial Christmas Trees: An Easier Choice Than You Think (Elizabeth Trovall – StateImpact)
      http://stateimpact.npr.org/
    • Texas company’s challenge to proposed EPA greenhouse gas rules nixed (Matthew Tresaugue – Houston Chronicle)
      http://www.chron.com/
    • Texas Receives New Energy Department Investment for Offshore Wind Project (Guidry News)
      http://guidrynews.com/
    • You Still Have Time To Prepare For The First Area-Wide Freeze Of The Season (David Pitman – KUHF News)
      http://app1.kuhf.org/
    • Central Texas Water Conflict Heats Up Again (Terrence Henry – StateImpact)
      http://stateimpact.npr.org/
    • Sierra Club Releases Report on Water Conservation in North Central Texas Progress Made in Last Decade, Additional Steps Needed to Achieve Potential Savings (Guidry News)
      http://www.guidrynews.com/
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  • 7 December
    • In Central Texas, a rush to secure water rights (Ciara O’Rourke and Asher Price – The Statesman)
      http://www.statesman.com/
  • 5 December
    • The Washington Ave. parking problem continues as City Council puts off deciding vote (Whitney Radley – Houston CultureMap)
      http://houston.culturemap.com/
  • 3 December
  • 2 December
    • Harnessing Huntsville’s potential: Community identifies areas for improvement (Tori Brock – The Huntsville Item)
      http://itemonline.com/
  • 29 November

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