Topic – Air Quality
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Federal court rules against Texas in greenhouse gas case
EPA to regulate TX emissions
U.S. appeals court rules against Texas in a suit to block the EPA implementing new greenhouse gas regulations
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Autism may be linked to living near a freeway
Air quality may be key factor
Study finds children living within 1,000 feet of a highway at birth have twice the risk of developing autism, researchers theorize air pollution may be to blame
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Laura Spanjian on Houston sustainability (video)
City's Sustainability Director
Laura Spanjian, the City of Houston's Sustainability Director, discussed Houston's sustainability program during a Livable Houston Initiative last Wednesday.
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EPA rejects 24 Harris County air permits
122 rejected statewide
The Environmental Protection Agency rejected air permits for 122 plants in Texas, including 24 in Harris county and 7 in Galveston county.
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Health risks for those living near roads
Landmark health study
An international study has found that there are clear respiratory and cardiovascular health risks for those living near arterial roads or highways.
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Dr. Joseph Romm
Clean energy leads the way
Surely the US can reduce CO2 emissions a little more than 7% in 10 years.
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Houston ranks high on most polluted city list
Lung Association report
The Houston-Baytown-Huntsville region ranked number 7 in ozone pollution and number 16 in year-round particle pollution in recent air quality rankings.
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