links for 2011-01-12
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"The panel did back changes in enforcement policies at the TCEQ, including higher penalty caps for polluters. The proposed limit would go from $10,000 per violation per day to $25,000 — a move opposed by the Texas Association of Manufacturers and other trade groups.
Environmentalists said the higher penalty caps would help the agency to deter excessive pollution. Still, they said the sunset panel didn't go far enough with the agency, which is seen as too cozy with the industries it regulates."
links for 2011-01-10
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This blog post about winter gardening almost seems like an exact description of Aaron's garden. The photo looks like it could have come from our backyard.
links for 2011-01-04
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The first Texas city to ban plastic bags.
links for 2010-12-31
links for 2010-12-30
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"Texas is the only state that has refused to implement the permitting rules for refineries and power plants that go into effect after the start of the year."
links for 2010-12-29
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Choosing a toilet, sink and showerhead that will save water.
links for 2010-12-28
links for 2010-12-21
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"For the state government, however, the advent of alternative-fuel vehicles creates a long-term concern: They will generate little or no gas tax revenue — a key funding source that the state relies on to keep roads and bridges in good repair."
links for 2010-12-17
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""It's a reflection of the weather in Texas. Hail and wind storms have been increasing in severity over the last several years," Beaman said. "The increased cost of roofing materials is also a big factor.""
links for 2010-12-14
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"Major problems with the management and accounting for multimillion-dollar weatherization stimulus contracts have raised concerns of fraud with Texas state officials; plug pulled on two programs already for mismanagement".
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"The EPA isn't the only entity comparing the clean-fuel cars with autos that have traditional internal combustion engines. Their ratings, which will be posted on car windows, may end up sharing space with stickers from the Federal Trade Commission and the automakers themselves."
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Austin's building a new water treatment plant. The city invited volunteers to help transplant native plants to preserve them.
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