Featured Harris County in Crosshairs of Pollution Lawsuit Limits (Jim Malewitz – The Texas Tribune, 5/20/2015) “With Harris County in its crosshairs, the state Senate on Wednesday tentatively approved legislation that could make it tougher for Texas counties to sue big-time polluters. If finally passed, House Bill 1794 would notch another victory for a wide range of business groups in a legislative…
Featured Texas Passes On New Park Benches Equipped With Air Analyzers (Dave Fehling – Houston Public Media, 5/13/2015) “In a growing number of cities across the country, the federal government is installing what look like park benches in public places. But they’re not just a place to sit. They actually have a scientific purpose… That’s right. [They are] air pollution…
Featured Water districts challenged to increase conservation (Robin Foster – Houston Chronicle, 5/5/2015) “Local water providers are between a rock and a hard place – trying to keep rates low while facing huge costs over the next decade to build the infrastructure needed to secure Greater Houston’s future water supply. At a recent breakfast of the Association of Water Board…