Nearly all unplanned chemical releases in Texas go unpunished

Thousands of ’emissions events’ from chemical plants each year exceed permitted limits, but only a small fraction result in penalties from the state’s environmental agency.

by Savanna Strott, Public Health Watch August 17, 2022January 3, 2025

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Edwards Aquifer Authority warns residents that stage 4 water restrictions are likely by August

The aquifer’s J-17 well level dropped more than 4 feet in the past 10 days.

by Michael Karlis July 14, 2022May 29, 2025

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Smog levels in Texas surge during heat wave, bringing worst summer air quality in a decade

Despite the high levels of smog, state officials are pushing back on ozone pollution controls proposed by the EPA, arguing such rules would compromise the electric grid.

by Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2022August 19, 2023

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Texas leads the nation in fires, explosions and other serious incidents from natural gas pipelines

The Texas incidents resulted in both fires and explosions and killed a total of 14 people, according to a new report.

by Sanford Nowlin June 23, 2022April 30, 2025

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Texas plans to place charging stations for electric cars every 50 miles on most interstates

With $408 million in federal funds, the state wants to build enough charging stations to support 1 million electric vehicles.

by Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2022September 24, 2024

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Despite Texas GOP’s rhetoric, renewables are keeping the lights on amid state’s sweltering summer

‘It’s 100% certain that climate change is contributing to the current heat wave,’ said the director of Texas A&M’s Texas Center for Climate Studies.

by Sanford Nowlin June 16, 2022December 7, 2024

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One of San Antonio-based Valero Energy’s refineries exceeded U.S. limit on cancer-causing pollutant

The study also identified eight other Valero refineries as having average benzene emission levels that could harm the health of those with long-term exposure.

by Sanford Nowlin May 12, 2022January 11, 2025

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City of San Antonio apologizes for denial that plan to cut trees at Brackenridge was to move birds

“I want to validate what you said about the birds,” an assistant city manager said. “We wrote [the project description] ourselves. It was our mistake. But we have to own it.”

by Sanford Nowlin April 28, 2022December 30, 2024

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Nearly all unplanned chemical releases in Texas go unpunished

Edwards Aquifer Authority warns residents that stage 4 water restrictions are likely by August

Smog levels in Texas surge during heat wave, bringing worst summer air quality in a decade

Texas leads the nation in fires, explosions and other serious incidents from natural gas pipelines

Texas plans to place charging stations for electric cars every 50 miles on most interstates

Despite Texas GOP’s rhetoric, renewables are keeping the lights on amid state’s sweltering summer

One of San Antonio-based Valero Energy’s refineries exceeded U.S. limit on cancer-causing pollutant

City of San Antonio apologizes for denial that plan to cut trees at Brackenridge was to move birds

Feds seek to protect rare Texas plant in the path of border wall construction

Watchdog group targets Texas AG Ken Paxton over his bid to overturn the presidential election

Tweet showing trash in San Antonio River south of downtown sparks outrage — and a cleanup

Over environmentalists’ objections, Texas House approves bill to stop cities from banning gas hookups

Oil and gas cleanups are on Biden’s agenda. Will Texas embrace it?

What the pandemic can teach us about ways to reduce air pollution

Texas’ move to control coal ash pollution could shield industry from tougher rules under Biden-led EPA

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg funnels $2.6 million into Texas Railroad Commission campaign

Bihl Haus hosts virtual talk on environmental impact of border wall construction this weekend

Activists Holding Demonstration Over Ammonia Leak That Killed 5,500 Fish in San Antonio River

San Antonio Mayor Calls Off Public Transit Vote, Shifts Focus to Economic Recovery

Trump Administration Waives Environmental Safeguards to Fast-Track 69 Miles of Border Fence Construction