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Environment
Coverage of climate, conservation, natural resources, and environmental policy shaping the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Energy
Texas proposes first new rules for oilfield waste in 40 years
While environmentalists say the new rules don’t do enough to protect groundwater, oil and gas operators are contesting stricter requirements for waste pits near wells.
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Environment
How we assisted Houston residents in monitoring air quality and reporting pollution
After identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.
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In South Texas, SpaceX faces skepticism over environmental damage
A federal agency has paused some of SpaceX’s plans amid concerns over the environment.
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Texas takes its first steps to protect its mountain lions
While many other states limit hunting of the apex predator, Texas is only now introducing rules to ban canned hunts and require regular checking of traps.
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Group sues Texas over law banning state business with firms “boycotting” fossil fuels
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the 2021 so-called “anti-ESG” law discriminates against specific political views.
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Texas, the dynamic hub of America’s energy future
bp America’s chairman explains how his company—and Texas—is building the energy system of today, and tomorrow.
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A West Texas ranch and resort will limit water to residents amid fears its wells will run dry
Residents at the sprawling Terlingua Ranch near Big Bend National Park will limit residents to 1,000 gallons of nondrinking water per month.
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Economy
Donald Trump’s promise to “drill, baby, drill” probably won’t change much — least of all in Texas
Texas is producing so much natural gas right now companies are losing money.
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Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills.