The latest environment news from The Texas Tribune.
With President-elect Donald Trump set to tap former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to head the department of energy, here's a closer look at the energy legacy of the state's longest-serving governor. Full Story
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Amid news that President-elect Donald Trump will make Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson the country's next secretary of state, a refresher on the oil giant's efforts to thwart Democratic-led probes into what it knew about climate change and when. Full Story
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President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state, turning to a Texan to be the country's top diplomat. Full Story
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Rapid development continues in Houston, creating some economic gains but also contributing to flood risks. This project, done in partnership with ProPublica, looks at those risks and the debate over what to do. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A new tool is launched to help guide future land development and prevent flash flooding, a dangerous chemical is detected in Houston tap water and an interview with Vanessa Puig Williams. Full Story
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UT-Austin’s energy system operates as an island, outside of the electricity grid that covers most of Texas. It's getting more efficient over time, avoiding millions of dollars in fuel costs. Full Story
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A small town in southern Denmark has found a highly efficient way to heat its homes: by capturing and storing energy from the sun. This is part of a series about global and local efforts to conserve energy and limit pollution through energy efficiency. Full Story
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Sometimes called the "Rodney Dangerfield" of the energy industry, the district energy concept has fueled Denmark's shift from fossil fuels. Energy efficiency advocates want to encourage more district energy projects in Texas. Full Story
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Facing the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, Denmark shifted from fossil fuels. Texas responded differently. Here's a look at how things went for each. Full Story
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The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block the acquisition of Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists, which wants to expand the nuclear waste dump it operates in West Texas. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A new study stokes sea-level rise fears, major water conference planned for January and an interview with Collins K. Balcombe of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Full Story
Hundreds protested at the Capitol on Tuesday, one of several demonstrations across the country against the oil pipeline being built by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners. Full Story
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The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that producers could tap some 20 billion more barrels of oil from under the Midland area. It's the agency's largest discovery of recoverable crude ever. Full Story
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President-elect Donald Trump may be seen as a boon for fossil fuels and a burden for renewables. But energy experts and clean energy groups say his victory may not be a win for Texas oil and gas — or a totally bad thing for wind and solar. Full Story
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The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission on Thursday snubbed several recommendations meant to enhance the Railroad Commission of Texas' efficiency and environmental regulatory functions. Full Story
Libertarians on Tuesday earned a spot on Texas' next general election ballot. The Green Party must seek another route. Full Story
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Former state Rep. Wayne Christian, a Republican, notched an easy victory Tuesday in the race for Texas railroad commissioner. Full Story
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Texas touts its wind power production, but a new report suggests that the state doesn't utilize that energy, with around 10 percent of the energy on the grid coming from wind turbines. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: The longtime attractions at Aquarena Springs are being revived, satellite images show the impact of a Texas flood and an interview with John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist. Full Story
VW is atoning for its massive emissions scandal in a $15 billion settlement. A federal judge formally signed off on the deal Tuesday. Full Story
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