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October 5, 2011

ECONOTES 2011-10-05: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

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  1. In new stance, water board advises on planning for risks of climate change (Bill Dawson – Texas Climate News, 09/27/2011)
    This year, the State Water Plan includes a detailed discussion of manmade climate change. The current drought has put more pressure on the Water Development Board to address projected water shortages. The plan recommends 562 supply projects to meet extra needs during a drought, which would cumulatively provide 9.0 million acre-feet of water by 2060 – about eight percent more than the projected shortfall.
    http://texasclimatenews.org
  2. Environment Enhanced Learning at the Monarch School (Vicki Wolf – Clean, 09/30/2011)
    The Monarch School uses the outdoor environment to provide a place to learn, relax, and gain composure for individuals, age 3 to 29, with neurological differences. Nature provides a place to be physically active for students who have difficulty sitting still indoors. The students have planted more than 100 trees, as well as vegetable and flower gardens. They have observed birds nesting and participated in installing three bee hives. Even indoors, students are encouraged to be environmentally conscious. In math class, students monitor peaks and valleys of energy consumption throughout the day.
    http://www.cleanhouston.org/
  3. Public Housing Development Goes Green to the Max (Ned Hibberd – My FOX Houston, 9/26/2011)
    Cypresswood Estates, a north Harris County public housing development for seniors, has achieved LEED Platinum certification. LEED Platinum is the highest possible certification for energy efficiency. Some of the development’s green features include thick insulation that saves electricity, solar panels that power six electric vehicle charging stations on the property, and a hidden storage tank that conserves water. Developers say Cypresswood Estates is the only complex of its kind in America.
    http://www.myfoxhouston.com/

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