Featured Dike visitors urged to avoid birds’ nest area (T.J. Aulds – The Galveston County Daily News, 9/11/2010) Since Hurricane Ike destroyed the Texas City Dike two years ago, a variety of birds, including hundreds of black skimmers, have settled in the area. There is concern about this population as the city prepares to re-open the dike. Since skimmers prefer…
Featured Houston, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico Receive $923,000 to Reduce Greenhouse Gases (EPA News, 9/8) The Environmental Protection Agency announced that the City of Houston and the City of Albuquerque will receive grants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as increase energy commission. Houston will use the money to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure, implement a bike-share program,…
Featured Houston to receive $423,069 to reduce greenhouse gases (ABC13 News, 09/07) The City of Houston will receive $423,069 to reduce the emission of transported related gases. The grant will be used to build electric vehicle and bicycle infrastructure. Houston does not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone pollution, so this will be important in helping to…