Change in Annual Emissions Estimates
Data covers 1980 to 2007; Six principle air pollutants (green line) are: carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), lead (Pb), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter (PM), and sulfur dioxide (SO2).
Economy
"Greener" energy on the agenda for Texas lawmakers
Texas has always been seen as a straggler with environmental legislation although it is the provider of much of the country's power and gas. When lawmakers convene for the regular session starting January 13, green energy is expected to get more serious consideration due to President-Elect Obama's focus on reducing greenhouse gasses and using more renewable energy. Although the general attitude towards green energy is more positive, lawmakers doubt that anything substantial will be passed this session. Gov. READ MORE »
Lost Productivity Due to Traffic
The problem of traffic congestion in major cities such as Houston has always been a problem. Commutors dislike the long travel time it takes to get from home to work, and environmentalists dislike the emissions released from hundred of idling cars stuck in traffic. READ MORE »
Texas Legislature topics for 2009 legislative session
The November 14, 2008 issue of Community Impact Newspaper provides insight into the major topics that are likely to arise in the 2009 Texas legislative session in the article Capitol News - Texas Legislature - November 2008, by Patrick Brendel. "Air quality" is one of the 21 topics listed: READ MORE »
