Two independent research teams have reported that the deluge from Hurricane Harvey was significantly heavier than it would have been before the era of human-caused global warming.
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Coverage of climate, conservation, natural resources, and environmental policy shaping the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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In search of a flood fix, one Houston community turned to a golf course
Clear Lake City officials say they hope the project will serve as an example of how communities can take matters into their own hands as they await the completion of large-scale flood control projects.
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Trump’s top environmental pick says she has “many questions” about climate change
Kathleen Hartnett White, the former head of the Texas Council on Environmental Quality and President Trump’s pick to serve as his top White House environmental official, faced tough questioning at her confirmation hearing Wednesday.
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Buda voters to decide whether to reintroduce fluoride to tap water
As the Central Texas city moved to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply, it encountered opposition from residents who say the practice is unnecessary and potentially risky.
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TCEQ toxicologist, who has questioned ozone risks, appointed to EPA advisory board
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it had appointed Michael Honeycutt, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s chief toxicologist, as chairman of the federal agency’s Science Advisory Board.
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Environmentalists worry industry could thwart cleanup of toxic Houston-area dump site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently unveiled a long-in-coming plan to muck out the infamous San Jacinto River Waste Pits — a strategy opposed by the companies responsible for the pollution.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Most Texans happy with government response to Hurricane Harvey
Voters are generally happy with the way local, state and federal officials have responded to Hurricane Harvey, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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In Harvey's Wake
Hurricane Harvey sparks renewed push for underground water storage projects
Some state lawmakers have described the monster storm as a missed opportunity to prepare for the next drought.
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What does Trump’s repeal of environmental rules mean for Texas?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has moved to unwind several Obama-era regulations designed to slash air pollution, protect the quality of major waterways and spur cities to reduce ozone.
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In Harvey's Wake
State says Harvey’s death toll has reached 88
Hurricane Harvey took the lives of at least 88 Texans, according to preliminary numbers released Friday morning by the Department of State Health Services.