Energy & Environment

gas pipeline holding tanks
May 13, 2021

Colonial Pipeline Hackers Cut ‘Aorta’ For Fuel Between Texas And The East Coast

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a wind turbine with several others in the background
May 12, 2021

Fact Check: Is Renewable Energy To Blame For An April Power Crunch?

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jeans drying out on a lawn in front of a flooded home after hurricane harvey
May 5, 2021

Texas Landlords Don’t Have To Disclose Flood Risk To Renters. A New Bill Would Change That.

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an earthen levee along the south texas border
May 5, 2021

Border Wall Construction Left These South Texas Levees Damaged Ahead Of Hurricane Season

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May 3, 2021

Lubbock Votes To Become Largest ‘Sanctuary City For The Unborn’ In US

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a view of clouds between mountains in big bend national park
May 3, 2021

In Big Bend, One Of The Biggest Fires In Decades Is Contained But Still Burning

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a shell gas station
May 3, 2021

Too Few Truck Drivers May Lead To Gas Shortages This Summer

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two oil workers standing on a rig on the gulf coast
April 27, 2021

ExxonMobil’s Carbon-Capture Plan Part Of A ‘Portfolio’ To Fight Climate Change

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April 22, 2021

A Celebration of Earth Day with Music

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April 19, 2021

Proposed Energy Efficiency Law Swapped Out For ‘Terrible Plan’ From Warren Buffett’s Company

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April 19, 2021

Will The Energy Economy Thrive After COVID-19? Depends Who You Ask.

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a Galveston beach view, looking out into the Gulf
April 15, 2021

The Search Begins For New Texas Sand Sources

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April 14, 2021

Railroad Commission Renews Permit For South Texas Oil And Gas Waste Facility Despite Locals’ Complaints

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April 14, 2021

Some Rio Grande Valley Locals Warn SpaceX Expansion Could Lead To More Environmental Harm And Gentrification

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April 13, 2021

Texas’ Famous Anti-Litter Campaign Gets An Update For Gen Z

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an oil truck travels down a deserted road
April 9, 2021

South Texans Fight Permit Renewal For Oil and Gas Waste Facility

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April 6, 2021

Nearly 200 People Died In February’s Winter Storm, Double The State’s Initial Estimate

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many power lines
April 6, 2021

Texas Policymakers Split On Electricity Repricing, Natural Gas Reforms In Aftermath Of Winter Storm

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April 5, 2021

What The Biden Infrastructure Plan Could Mean For Texas

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oil wells and pump jacks
April 5, 2021

What An OPEC Production Boost And Global Lockdowns Mean For US Oil

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electricity meters with ice hanging off of them
April 2, 2021

Fractured But Influential: Texas Energy Companies Want A Say In Electric Grid Improvements

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Seeding cirrus clouds`
April 1, 2021

As Drought Threat Increases, Scientists Hope To Make It Rain By Seeding The Clouds

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Buildings without roof shingles, damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
March 31, 2021

On The Gulf Coast, Repeated Natural Disasters Do More Than Destroy Structures; They Damage The American Dream

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March 31, 2021

After Pandemic And Suez Canal Blockage, American Businesses Will Likely ‘Rethink’ Their Supply Chains

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March 30, 2021

Two-Thirds Of Texans Surveyed Said They Lost Power During February’s Winter Storm. The Average Outage Was 42 Hours.

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March 30, 2021

Is The ‘Buffett Plan’ Good For Texas’ Energy Grid?

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March 31, 2021

As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes Clearer

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March 26, 2021

Catastrophic Climate Change Is Already Taking A Toll On Texas. Will The Energy Grid Adapt?

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March 25, 2021

Uncertain Market Forces Liquefied Natural Gas Project To Shut Down

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Barton Springs pool in austin
March 24, 2021

City Of Austin Says It Might Permanently Close Barton Springs If Texas Bill Becomes Law

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Oil Rig at Sunset
March 22, 2021

Oil Prices Dipped Last Week, But Don’t Expect Another Crash

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March 17, 2021

Public Utility Commission Chair Resigns After Leak About Pledge To Protect Profits After Storm

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a storage battery
March 16, 2021

In The Future, Your Home Could Have A Battery Backup

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March 11, 2021

ERCOT Says It Doesn’t Have To Release Power Outage Data

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March 10, 2021

Winter Storm Reminder Of Chronic Disrepair In Dallas Neighborhood Many Immigrants Call Home

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green natural gas pipelines with a cow standing in front
March 10, 2021

Fact Check: Are Natural Gas Pipelines ‘Insulated’ From Cold Weather?

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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
March 9, 2021

LISTEN: Texas House Speaker On Getting ‘Very Honest’ About Texas’ Power Grid Failures

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March 9, 2021

Number of People Who Died In Winter Storm Still Unknown

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March 8, 2021

Will Politicians Pay A Price For Texas’ Electric Grid Problems And COVID-19 Response?

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March 8, 2021

Gasoline Prices Are Higher, Because Oil Prices Have Doubled Since November

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March 8, 2021

During The Winter Storm, The Austin Aquarium Went Dark And Cold. The Otters Snuggled For Warmth.

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an orange tree
March 8, 2021

Texas Freeze Could Deal Fatal Blow To Smaller Rio Grande Valley Citrus Growers

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March 5, 2021

As Regulators Leave, Texas Lawmakers Grapple With How To Prevent The Next Winter Power Crisis

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March 5, 2021

Commentary: Structural Racism And Its Economic Toll Magnified The Winter Storm’s Impact On Texans Of Color

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people entering a vaccine clinic
March 5, 2021

Study Finds Texas More Vulnerable Than Other States To Health Effects Of Climate Change

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March 4, 2021

Plumbers Swamped With Jobs Statewide After The Deep Freeze

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March 4, 2021

After Deadly Winter Storm, Families File Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Utilities

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March 3, 2021

After Winter Storm, Texas Plumber’s Apprentices Can Work Alone To Repair Damage

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March 3, 2021

Winter Freeze ‘Crushed’ Non-Native Deer

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water tower in Manor, Texas
March 1, 2021

Left Out In The Cold: Rural Communities Working To Restore Services After The Winter Storm

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March 3, 2021

In The Wake Of Last Month’s Storm, More Than 50 Texas Climate Scientists Urge State Leaders To Prepare For More Severe Weather Events

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March 3, 2021

Fact Check: Have Investments In Wind Energy ‘Pushed Out’ Gas And Nuclear Power?

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March 2, 2021

Why The Winter Storm Probably Won’t Help Democrats Turn Texas Blue

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March 1, 2021

Texas’ Power Grid Was 4 Minutes And 37 Seconds Away From Collapsing. Here’s How It Happened.

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March 1, 2021

Tips For Tenants: Know Your Rights When It Comes To Storm-Related Repairs

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March 1, 2021

The Cold Case That Took 66 Million Years To Solve: An Asteroid Caused Dinosaur Extinction

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March 1, 2021

Sad Succulents And Torn Tree Limbs: Storm Wipes Out Plants Around Austin, But There’s Hope For Regrowth

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February 26, 2021

ERCOT CEO Defends Power Outages As Texas Lawmakers Probe Winter Storm Response

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February 26, 2021

Texans With Deregulated Energy Rates Have Paid $28 Billion More Than Those With Traditional Plans

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February 26, 2021

FEMA Storm Relief Is Available In Almost Half Of Texas Counties, But If You Have Insurance, It’s A ‘Last Resort’

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a woman in a purple shirt sitting on a hotel bed
February 26, 2021

Displaced After Texas Snowstorm, Mothers Find Refuge Through Local Nonprofit

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a dam with water coming out
February 26, 2021

Civil Engineer Says Now’s The Time To Be Proactive About Updating Texas Infrastructure

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February 25, 2021

4 Options Texas Lawmakers Will Consider To Make Sure Blackouts Don’t Happen Again

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February 24, 2021

MAP: Facilities For Older, Disabled Texans Faced Storm-Related Problems

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texas governor greg abbott wearing a blue suit and red tie
February 25, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott, In Statewide Address, Promises Answers On Winter Weather Disaster

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a woman filling up a cooler with water from a hose
February 25, 2021

Water Service Has Been Restored In Austin, But Taps Are Still Dry For Many People In Apartment Buildings

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wint turbine
February 25, 2021

When South Australia Went Dark, Some Politicians Blamed Wind Turbines. They Were Wrong, Too.

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February 24, 2021

Will The Winter Storm Lead To The Next COVID-19 Surge?

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a snowy street
February 24, 2021

Community Mobilizes To Help Seniors Stuck Without Food And Water After A Nextdoor Post Gets Amplified

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February 24, 2021

Some Rural Texans Still Don’t Have Power After Winter Storm. It Could Take Weeks To Turn Back On.

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February 24, 2021

Fact Check: Were Texas Leaders Warned About Potential Power Blackouts?

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February 23, 2021

Texas Supreme Court To Decide Whether ERCOT Can Face Lawsuits

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February 23, 2021

Texas Public Utility Commission Fired Electric Providers Monitor Three Months Before Storm

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a pair of headphones rests on an iPad
February 23, 2021

No More Snow Days? The Barriers To Making Virtual Learning A Permanent Alternative

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a man shoveling ice off frozen stairs
February 23, 2021

When Power And Water Failed, ‘Buy Nothing’ Groups Helped Fill The Gaps

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February 23, 2021

Vaccines, Weather Show How Language Barriers Leave Spanish Speakers Out In The Cold

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electric meters
February 23, 2021

Surprise Electric Bill? An Attorney Offers Tips For Texans Who Need Relief.

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February 22, 2021

Analysis: A Winter Storm Leaves Texas With A Black Eye

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cans of baby formula in a locked case
February 22, 2021

In Need Of Emergency Baby Formula? Here Are Your Options, And What To Avoid.

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February 22, 2021

From Stuck Tractors To Dumped Milk, Snowstorm Throws Texas Farmers A ‘Curveball’

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power lines
February 22, 2021

Energy Market Still Stabilizing After Winter Storm

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customers stand in line outside of a grocery store during winter storm
February 22, 2021

With Winter Storm, The Pandemic And More, One Psychologist Warns Of Effects Of Compounding Trauma

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people waiting in line for food and water distribution after a huge winter storm
February 22, 2021

Racial Inequities Emerge As Houston Recovers From Last Week’s Winter Storm

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February 22, 2021

Voices Of The Storm: Texans Reflect On A Week Of Uncertainty And Fear

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Broken residential water pipes
February 22, 2021

Practical Tips For Texans With Storm-Related Plumbing Problems

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closed signs on a convenience store door
February 19, 2021

Measuring The Economic Impact Of This Week’s Storm

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February 19, 2021

As Temps Fell, Volunteers Rescued Nearly 5,000 Stunned Sea Turtles On South Padre Island

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February 19, 2021

As Texas Sees Historic Cold Storm, Lubbock Resident Aims To Keep Animals Warm

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a man walking with a jacket in the snow
February 19, 2021

Ask A Doctor: What Are The Signs Of Hypothermia And Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

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February 19, 2021

Typewriter Rodeo: Texas Winter 2021

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February 19, 2021

Experts Called For Winterization Of Texas’ Electrical Infrastructure Long Before Storm

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February 18, 2021

Texans Running Out Of Food As Weather Crisis Disrupts Supply Chain

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February 18, 2021

Winter Storm Leaves Growing Number Of North Texans Without Water

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February 18, 2021

In-Depth: How The Texas Energy Market Works, And Why It Isn’t Winterized

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February 18, 2021

When A Power Outage Takes Down The Internet, Too

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February 18, 2021

Here Are The Power And Water Outage Tips We’ve Learned The Hard Way

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a man carrying a red gas can on a snowy austin street
February 18, 2021

Missing Therapy? Here’s How To Cope On Your Own.

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February 19, 2021

¿No Has Podido Ir A Terapia Por Los Apagones? Aquí Te Damos Unos Consejos Para Manejar La Situación

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snow on mountains in El Paso
February 18, 2021

‘Self-Sufficient’ And Upgraded: How El Paso’s Electric Grid Weathered The Storm

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February 17, 2021

How The Structure Of Texas’ Electric Grid Has Kept People In The Dark

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