Topic – Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA ranks cities on energy certified buildings
Houston holds onto #7 spot
Houston ranks 7th in the Environmental Protection Agency's new ranking of metro areas with the most buildings certified under its Energy Star efficiency program
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EPA issues guide for revitalizing commercial strips
Encourages multimodal approach
Although commercial strip corridors are deteriorating, they remain key parts in regional transportation networks and are well positioned for redevelopment.
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EPA tightens nitrogen dioxide limits for first time in 35 years
Sets hourly, not annual, limit
The new rules are meant to reduce smog during rush hour. Nitrogen dioxide, which comes largely from car exhaust, has been tied to human respiratory problems.
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Stricter EPA ozone rules may aid North Texas transit projects
DFW already in noncompliance
Tightening the standards could speed up transportation projects designed to reduce traffic congestion. Traffic causes 60-65% of the region's ozone pollution.
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Charlotte using street design to shape urban development
City wins EPA award
Charlotte is creating a denser, better-connected street network to promote compact building design and is working to match each street to its land use context.
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SMU Engineering Professor named next Region VI EPA Administrator
Environmentalists are ecstatic
Dr. Al Armendariz has been chosen by the Obama administration to be the next Region VI EPA Administrator, much to the delight of environmental advocates.
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