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…
As Memorial Day approaches, the CEC joins you in commemorating our soldiers who have died while serving in our country’s armed service. That Memorial Park in Houston commemorates our soldiers who died in service is probably no surprise to you. You might be somewhat surprised at some of the ties between the park and Memorial Day. Much of Memorial Park…
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…