Texas lags behind most states in planning for the unavoidable impacts of climate change on its landscape and economy, according to a national report released Thursday. Continue Reading »
Issues: Environment
Ellis pedals toward fitness diversity
It’s been a goal of state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, to get more African Americans and Latinos on bicycles. His purpose is simple: Riding bicycles on a regular basis can improve their health and well-being through a fairly inexpensive and available activity they can do throughout their lives. Continue Reading »
Ellis: Preparing for climate change
The science is clear: Our climate is changing, and we are witnessing its effects throughout the world. Here in Texas, we are undergoing the state’s worst one-year drought and just finished the second hottest summer in U.S. history. Continue Reading »
Texas accused of censoring global warming facts in science report
Two Texas lawmakers have accused the state’s environmental agency of censoring information about global warming in a state-commissioned report about Galveston Bay. Continue Reading »
Two Senators question TCEQ cuts to article
Two state senators have written to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality chairman, calling the agency’s edits on a paper about rising sea levels censorship. Continue Reading »