Featured Standard for Benzene Levels in Texas (Vicki Wolf – C.L.E.A.N., April, 2012) Unacceptable Only in Texas would a Houston mayor’s task force declare that current levels of exposure to benzene pose unacceptable increased risk for public health in one year, and in the next year the state agency responsible for protecting the environment and public health increases acceptable levels…
Featured Artist Boat Leads Students to Environmental Discovery (My FOX Houston, 04/19/2012) Artist Boat offers a unique program in which students can take trips to learn about the environment, kayaking, and art. Students paddle along in Galveston Bay, explore tranquil habitats, and make their own watercolor painting that reflects the diversity of life in the area. The trips include a…
Featured The Top Ten Invasive Species in Texas (Yana Skorobogatov – StateImpact, 04/13/2012) Over the past few decades, Texas has had a great influx of invasive species. These invasive species can cause an immense amount of agricultural, ecological, and economic damage. State regulators and citizens will need to implement stronger measures to stop the spread to prevent further damage. Species…