Featured The fight for Texas’ prairie wetlands (John S. Jacob and Jen Powis – Houston Chronicle) “To Texas developers, a coastal prairie wetland looks like profit waiting to be made: The expanses of grassland are easily bulldozed, easily platted and paved. So it’s no wonder that they’re disappearing quickly: According to a report from Texas A&M University, of the Texas…
Featured Bad Smog Days Up In Houston Where Air Had Been Improving (Dave Fehling – Houston Public Media, 12/18/2015) “Over the past decade, Houston’s air has gotten less and less smoggy as the refining and petrochemical industry reduced emissions and car engines ran cleaner. But suddenly, it appears the smog may be back. ‘What was surprising was that smog levels are up,’…
Featured Cool Roofs: Replacing asphalt shingles with reflective metal could curb the warming of Houston’s hot climate. (Ted Hesson – National Journal, 12/4/2015) “A home doesn’t alÂways deÂscribe its ownÂers, but this one, a mostly orÂdinÂary bunÂgaÂlow, speaks volumes. Bob RanÂdall and Nancy EdÂwards, in their 70s, are longÂtime enÂvirÂonÂmentÂalÂists, known in HouÂsÂton for their prowess in urbÂan gardenÂing and…