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Is the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality an Honest Broker for San...
By Guest AuthorBy Krystal Henagan, Moms Clean Air Force Texas Field Organizer Facing climbing ozone levels and non-attainment, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) deployed their top...
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EPA SmartWay Partners Receive National Recognition for Environmental...
By Elena Craft, PhDThis year, 11 companies out of 3,220 partners received the 2015 SmartWay Excellence Award in the shipping and logistics categories. In recognition of their accomplishments, the...
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The Greener Side of Freight Transportation
Port Freeport Operations Manager, Jesse Hibbetts, provides a tour of Berth 7 at the Velasco Terminal. This post first appeared on the EDF Climate Corps Blog. This summer I had the opportunity to work...
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Researchers Highlight Air Quality Ideas for Ports
By Marcelo NorsworthyShore power is a promising alternative allows ships to plug into the local electricity grid and reduce harmful emissions. For ports that commit to reduce emissions and improve air...
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Despite Overwhelming Nationwide Support for Clean Energy, Poll Shows Personal...
By Peter SopherOften lost in greens’ advocacy is how a cleaner environment improves the lives of individuals. People hear, “Save the trees!” or “Use clean energy!” But if you’re out of work or can’t...
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Promoting Freight Supply Chain Sustainability: Environmental Defense Fund...
By Elena Craft, PhDEPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership has been a powerful tool for encouraging operators to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. We all know that the Environmental Protection...
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Panama Canal Expansion – Panacea or Problem for Ports in Texas?
By Christina WolfePanama Canal — Photo by Antonio Zugaldia, from Flikr Everything is bigger in Texas, they say. Now, with the expansion of the Panama Canal this summer, we may start to see bigger ships...
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Texas Companies Among Winners of EPA Award for Sustainable Freight Transport
By Elena Craft, PhDEPA just announced the winners of the 2016 SmartWay Excellence Award for sustainable freight transport. 44 companies — out of more than 3,500 partners in the program – were honored...
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In Memory of Leah Oberlin
Leah Oberlin We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Leah Oberlin, Director of Environmental Affairs at Port Houston, last week. Over the past couple of years, Leah’s leadership helped...
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Report identifies ways to reduce water contamination from oil and gas...
By: Nichole Saunders A new report from the Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST) is shedding more light on what we know and don’t know about the potential health and...
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