Forecasts of plunging temperatures reaching into the teens probably trigger memories of Houston’s Winter Storm of February 2021. Almost two years ago, a statewide freeze and high demand for energy caused power outages when people needed to stay warm and resulted in the deaths of nearly 250 Texans. Fortunately, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) expects the power to…
Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea is a traveling art exhibit currently on display in Galveston that features sculptures made entirely of plastic collected from beaches. They’re grand sculptures of sea creatures and their undersea habitats, most measuring more than six-feet tall. Their scale, detail, and colors are certain to catch your eye, but don’t miss the message! These…
The White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ’s) Justice40 Initiative aims to ensure that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. Through multiple Federal funding programs, federal agencies are working to increase investment and advance environmental justice in those communities — and identifying those areas…