Topic – Air Quality
-
Matagorda County struggles against inclusion in EPA ozone non-attainment
H-GAC asks for extension
H-GAC board unanimous in vote asking for extension in comment period for expansion of ozone non-attainment zone.
-
H-GAC developing regional bikeway system
Cy-Fair area proposed routes
H-GAC is developing a comprehensive vision for a regional bikeway system by 2035, working across the region, including working with Cy-Fair area groups.
-
Austin Formula One facility to be greenest in world
$25 million in state subsidies
Austin City Council votes to endorse Formula One at Circuit of the Americas, making it the "greenest motor sports facility in the world."
-
Houston development alters winds increasing smog
New research on paved surfaces
Excessive paving in the Houston region alters weather patterns causing air pollution to stay put, according to a new study.
-
NYC’s Times Square is healthier and cleaner
Pedestrian Plaza has helped
The new Pedestrian Plaza has improved air quality and lessened pollution
-
-
-
China moving toward greener transit
Land-use planning needed.
China is working to develop a cleaner transportation system to reduce congestion and pollution associated with its increasingly urban, car-buying population.
-
Texas AG files another petition to stop EPA from implementing greenhouse gas regs
EPA to regulate TX emissions
Attorney General Greg Abbott has filed a petition with the DC Court of Appeals to keep EPA out of Texas air permitting
- 1 2 3 > Last »
Upcoming Events
- 7th Annual Texas Transportation Forum
- Feb 15, 12 – “We are excited to announce that the 7th…
- John Nielsen-Gammon: The Climate Abyss - Houston Tomorrow Distinguished Speaker Series
- Feb 16, 12 – John Nielsen-Gammon: The Climate Abyss A Houston Tomorrow…
Commentary
Charles Marohn
There is no simple approach to building a Strong Town
Todd Litman
Optimal Transport Policy For An Uncertain Future
Stephen Lee Davis
US House proposes cutting transit funding out of transpo reauthorization bill
More Commentary