Topic – Sprawl
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TXDOT seeks input on proposed Westpark toll road past SH99
Facilitate low density housing
The Texas Department of Transportation seeks public input on the proposal to extend the Westpark toll road beyond SH99 to facilitate suburban development.
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Rice study proposes hurricane protection
Massive "Ike Dike" not in it
To protect against a hypothetical $100 billion hurricane threat, a Rice University team is recommending some bolstered defenses for the region.
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Obama delays Keystone pipeline project
Probably until after election
President Obama said the 1,700-mile Keystone pipeline could affect the health and safety of the American people as well as the environment and ordered a delay.
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IEA: irreversible climate change in 5 years
11 degree rise possible
If fossil fuel infrastructure is not rapidly changed, the world will 'lose for ever' the chance to avoid dangerous climate change, a new study shows
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Lengthy car and transit commutes are detrimental to health
Short transit good for you
Lengthy commutes have negative impacts on the sleep quality, stress, and general health of drivers and transit riders, according to a new study.
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Houston health below national norms
New survey
On average, 20 percent of Houston area residents consider themselvs not to be in good health, twice the national average.
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‘Monster’ increase in greenhouse emissions in 2010
Tops worst case scenario
A "monster" increase in greenhouse gas emission in 2010 was higher than the worst case scenario by climate experts
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Streetsblog calls SH99 a ‘story of corruption and waste’
"Fritter away billions"
Streetsblog begins multi-part story on State Highway 99, charging it benefits "a small group of well connected people."
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Galveston’s Pointe West posted for foreclosure
Huge west end development
Lenders have posted the 1,000-acre Pointe West property on Galveston's western tip for a Dec. 6 foreclosure sale.
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