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Harris County Wants $7 Billion Solar Program Restored – Houston Press

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

Since Donald Trump took office in January, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has sued the federal government four times, saying Tuesday that it’s the only way to get…

Read more Harris County Wants $7 Billion Solar Program Restored – Houston Press

Houstonians Are Feeling Effects as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark – Houston Press

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

Patrice Williams has relied on Obamacare health insurance subsidies since 2021, and she’s getting nervous that her payments could more than double if the U.S. Congress doesn’t reach…

Read more Houstonians Are Feeling Effects as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark – Houston Press
EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses

EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses

August 8, 2024August 10, 2024 · Business

ST. LOUIS (AP) — For the first time in roughly 40 years, the Environmental Protection Agency used its emergency authority to halt the sale of a weed-killing pesticide…

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Kids living near Colorado airports have slightly elevated levels of lead in their blood, new study finds

Kids living near Colorado airports have slightly elevated levels of lead in their blood, new study finds

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Children living near small airports in Colorado had slightly higher levels of lead in their blood than the statewide average, according to a new study — though experts…

Read more Kids living near Colorado airports have slightly elevated levels of lead in their blood, new study finds
Los Angeles smog woes worsen as U.S. EPA threatens to reject local pollution plan

Los Angeles smog woes worsen as U.S. EPA threatens to reject local pollution plan

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 · US News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to reject California’s plan to curb air pollution in Los Angeles, a consequential move that could result in stiff economic sanctions…

Read more Los Angeles smog woes worsen as U.S. EPA threatens to reject local pollution plan
Exxon scraps plan for new pipeline after 2015 spill — but may try to resurrect old one

Exxon scraps plan for new pipeline after 2015 spill — but may try to resurrect old one

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 · US News

Central Coast environmentalists are celebrating ExxonMobil’s recent decision to scrap plans to replace miles of pipeline through Santa Barbara County, key to revitalizing a local network of petroleum…

Read more Exxon scraps plan for new pipeline after 2015 spill — but may try to resurrect old one
How EV range is determined and why the process is flawed

How EV range is determined and why the process is flawed

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023 · World News

Chevrolet Bolt at EPA’s National Fuel and Emissions Lab How far an electric vehicle can drive on a single charge is one of the most closely watched numbers…

Read more How EV range is determined and why the process is flawed
AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales

AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales

April 11, 2023April 13, 2023 · Politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S.…

Read more AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales
EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants

EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants

April 7, 2023April 8, 2023 · US News

In what could prove a significant move for communities facing air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Thursday that chemical plants nationwide measure certain hazardous compounds that…

Read more EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants
Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?

Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 · Breaking News

After a catastrophic 38-train car derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, some officials are raising concerns about a type of toxic substance that tends to stay in the environment.…

Read more Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?
EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution

EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution

December 28, 2022December 29, 2022 · Finance

DENVER — The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Colorado’s regulation of air pollution from industrial facilities discriminates against Hispanic residents and other racial minorities, according to a…

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EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution

EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution

December 28, 2022December 29, 2022 · US News

DENVER — The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Colorado’s regulation of air pollution from industrial facilities discriminates against Hispanic residents and other racial minorities, according to a…

Read more EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution
EPA to tighten nitrogen oxide limits for new heavy trucks

EPA to tighten nitrogen oxide limits for new heavy trucks

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 · US News

DETROIT — In a little over four years, new heavy truck makers will have to cut harmful nitrogen oxide pollution more than 80% under new standards released Tuesday…

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Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 · Finance

TOPEKA, Kan. — An oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas shut down a major pipeline that carries oil from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast, briefly…

Read more Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline
Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 · Finance

TOPEKA, Kan. — An oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas shut down a major pipeline that carries oil from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast, briefly…

Read more Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline
Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 · Finance

TOPEKA, Kan. — An oil spill in a creek in northeastern Kansas shut down a major pipeline that carries oil from Canada to the Texas Gulf Coast, briefly…

Read more Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline
Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history

Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 · US News

TOPEKA, Kan. — A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, becoming the largest onshore crude…

Read more Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
Oil spill in rural Kansas creek shuts down Keystone pipeline

Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history

December 9, 2022December 10, 2022 · Breaking News

TOPEKA, Kan. — A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, becoming the largest onshore crude…

Read more Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history
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