Dow Chemical’s struggles to secure enough water supplies for its growing operations in Texas have sparked concerns about whether the state’s diminishing natural resources can accommodate its exploding population and economy.
Neena Satija
Neena Satija worked at the Tribune from 2013 to 2019. She was an investigative reporter and radio producer for the Tribune and Reveal, a public radio program from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Previously, she was the environment reporter at the Tribune. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, she graduated from Yale University in 2011, and then worked for the New Haven Independent, the Connecticut Mirror, and WNPR/Connecticut Public Radio. She has also been a regular contributor to National Public Radio. As an East Coast transplant she is particularly thrilled with Austin tacos and warm weather.
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Another Loss for Texas in Its Challenge of EPA Regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court largely rejected Attorney General Greg Abbott’s challenge of federal climate rules Monday, deciding that the EPA is allowed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from most large industrial facilities.
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Methane Inquiry Closes, but Questions Linger
Last month, the Railroad Commission of Texas rejected an argument that drilling activity was to blame for methane migrating into a North Texas neighborhood’s water supply. But independent geoscientists remain divided on the issue.
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What Would It Take to Satisfy Proposed Carbon Targets? Here’s a Look
Gov. Rick Perry and other Texas leaders say a federal proposal to combat climate change is a direct assault on energy providers. This Tribune analysis examines what Texas would have to do to reach the goals set forth in the proposal — if that proposal stays as is.
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What Proposed Carbon Rules Mean for Texas
President Obama on Monday announced a plan for sweeping climate regulations that would dramatically slash carbon emissions from power plants. Here’s a look at how the rules — which are sure to be challenged — would impact Texas.
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GOP Contests Dominate Runoff Early Voting
Also, the race to succeed Bob Duncan gets an early start, and Sid Miller’s bid for ag commissioner gets a boost from Gov. Rick Perry
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Railroad Commission Sides With Driller on Well Protest
UPDATED: The Railroad Commission on Thursday sided with Marathon Oil Company’s bid to dismiss a groundwater conservation district’s protest of its application to inject waste into part of South Texas’ Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer.
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In Ag Commissioner Race, Focus Not on the Farm
Farmers and ranchers in Texas are in trouble, according to recently-released data, but the candidates for Texas agriculture commissioner are talking more about conservative credentials and pot than farming woes.
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Official Says Marvin Nichols Reservoir Should Stay in Water Plan
UPDATED: The Texas Water Development Board’s executive director issued a final recommendation Monday that the controversial Marvin Nichols reservoir in northeast Texas remain in the state water plan for now.
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TCEQ Proposal Could Mean More Dry Years for Rice Farmers
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