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Statewide Funding Now Available to Retrofit Texas School Buses
Application deadline extended to May 31

 

Is League City By-passing Environmental Concerns?

Is League City By-passing Environmental Concerns?

April 2010
By: Kim Osborne
 
League City is proposing a FM 518 bypass which will create dangerous walking situations for school children and destroy a nature preserve, wetlands and a bird sanctuary.

This area of wetlands is a refuge for local wildlife and is one of the areas that make League City a desirable place to live.  There are several endangered or threatened species that will be affected in this area.   The Brown Pelican, 4 kinds of hawks… the list goes on. 

Take Action: Big Oil vs Clean Air

Just in from Sarah Hodgdson of Sierra Club

Solar Power: Calling All Houston Business Leaders

Calling All Houston Business Leaders

Texas has what it takes to be the national leader in solar power. We have the most solar radiation in the country, are home to the world's largest supplier of solar-grade silicon, and we're innovators in the high-tech industry.

HEAA Endorses Annise Parker

HEAA Endorses Annise Parker
Best For Clean Renewables - e-cars

Submitted by: Rick Ehrlich of Houston Electric Cars

The non-profit HEAA (Houston Electric Auto Association, www.HEAA.org) has conducted meticulous and fair interviews with each of the 4 Mayoral candidates, from which the HEAA has resoundingly endorsed Parker for Mayor. see link:

http://blogs.chron.com/newswatchenergy/archives/2009/09/the_electric_ca_...

HoustonTV has a Green Show

HoustonTV online has a green show. The first episode has been published and is ready for viewing.  It is about building green and isvery informative. 

The mission of this project is to iexplore the 'greening' of Houston by spotlighting trends in environmental building in everything from private residences to commercial buildings. Now you can watch how local residents and professionals try to make Houston a better place to live. Also see how our Mayor is focusing on making Houston the "greenest" city in the country.

TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling $534,794

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: LISA WHEELER
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009 PHONE: 512-239-5003 / PAGER: 512-606-3681

TCEQ APPROVES FINES TOTALING $534,794
Fines levied against 83 entities

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $534,794, against 83 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.

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