Texas environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Texas Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:25 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/National+Grid+and+Pacific+Northwest+National+Lab+to+collaborate+on+transmission+grid+modernization+and+energy+storage+research News Release November 13, 2017 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Climate/PNNL+scientist+Ruby+Leung+appointed+a+Battelle+Fellow Recognition is for her scientific achievements and leadership News Release July 18, 2017 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/The+layered+look+of+lithium+sulfur News Brief June 09, 2017 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/2+PNNL+researchers+elected+to+membership+in+the+National+Academy+of+Engineering Ruby Leung and Johannes Lercher acknowledged for distinguished contributions and professional integrity February 13, 2017 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Federally+developed+technologies+go+to+work PNNL recognized for transferring technology to private sector February 02, 2017 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Battery500+consortium+to+spark+EV+innovations PNNL-led, 5-year $50M effort looks for to almost triple energy stored in electric car batteries July 27, 2016 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Ovarian+cancer+study+provides+painstaking+look+at+inner+workings+of+tumors Study focuses on proteins, the key molecular players in cancer biology June 29, 2016 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Advances+in+extracting+uranium+from+seawater+announced+in+special+issue April 21, 2016 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/E.P.A.+Regional+Administrator+Opens+Cedar+Valley+College%26%238217%3Bs+Environmental+Learning+Area DALLAS - (April 15, 2016) On Friday, E.P.A. (EPA) Regional Administrator Ron Curry attended the opening of Cedar Valley College's Environmental Learning Area. The college, part of the Dallas Co. Community College District, is acknowledged as a Center of Excellence in Sustainability and has pledged to reduce their carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020. "Cedar Valley College is helping fulfill EPA's mission by preparing and encouraging students, employees, and community me... Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Adds+Sites+to+National+Priorities+List+to+Reduce+Risk+to+Public+Health+and+Environment WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) is adding 5 and proposing to add 8 hazardous waste sites to the Superfund program's National Priorities List (NPL). These are sites with known or threatened hazardous waste delivers that could pose risks to public health and the environment. "Cleaning up hazardous waste sites is vitally important to the health of America's communities," said Mathy Stanislaus, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management. "Our go... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Prioritizes+Texas+Location+to+List+of+Contaminated+Areas DALLAS - (April 6, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) suggested to add the El Dorado Chemical Company location in near San Antonio, Texas, to the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites, a list of sites that pose risks to public health and the environment. Superfund is the federal plan that investigates and cleans up the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in the country and converts them into productive community resources by eliminating or reducing public h... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Low-cost+and+Lightweight Strongest titanium alloy aims at improving vehicle fuel economy and reducing Coloradotwo emissions April 01, 2016 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency%2FIn+2014+alone%2C+all+Energy+Star+partners+prevented+283+million+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions%2C+providing+%2431.5+billion+in+economic+benefits WASHINGTON--The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) are honoring 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Beazer Homes, The Home Depot and Verizon. "This year's Partner of the Year Award winners prove every day that saving money and protecting the environment go hand in hand," said E.P.A.... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Recognizes+8+Georgia+Organizations+with+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency%2FIn+2014+alone%2C+all+Energy+Star+partners+prevented+283+million+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions%2C+providing+%2431.5+bi ATLANTA--The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) are honoring 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Georgia include: Beazer Homes USA, Incorporated (Atlanta, GA) Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Dallas-Fort+Worth%2C+Houston+in+Top+ten+of+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star++Certified+Buildings%3B+Austin+also+makes+top+25 DALLAS - (March 29, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) announced 3 Texas cities made the eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings and superior energy performance in the preceding calendar year. Dallas-Fort Worth came in at number 7 with 249 buildings, Houston at number 8 with 231 buildings and Austin tied for 25th with 55 buildings. The Top Cities list serves to illustrate how cities across America are em... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Needs+Leak+Detectives+in+Texas DALLAS - (March 15, 2016) Every year in excess of one trillion gallons of water are wasted by easy-to-fix household leaks. The E.P.A. (EPA) is encouraging consumers to "Be a leak detective" during WaterSense's 8th yearly Fix a Leak Week, March 14 - 20, 2016. "Water conservation continues to be the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water," said E.P.A. regional administrator Ron Curry. "By making a few small changes to our daily routine... Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+and+Partners+Host+5K+for+%26quot%3BFix+a+Leak%26quot%3B+Week DALLAS - (March 10, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA), the city of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Runners Club are hosting a 5K Run/Walk to kick off the 8th yearly "Fix a Leak" week and promote awareness to fix leaks and stop wasting water. WHO: E.P.A. City of Fort Worth Fort Worth Runners Club WHEN: Sunday, March 13, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Park Pavilion No. one 2300 West seventh Street Fort Worth... Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+To+Declare+2016+Climate+Leadership+Awards%2F WASHINGTON - Today, E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy will recognize organizations from around the country at the Climate Leadership Awards for their leadership and innovation in helping fight climate change. Winners are recognized for managing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in internal operations and throughout the supply chain, as well as integrating climate resilience into their operating strategies. This is the 5th year of the yearly Climate Leadership Awards, a par... Wed, 09 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Ingersoll+Rand+in+Davidson%2C+N.C.%2C+to+be+Acknowledged+Nationally+by+E.P.A.+for+Climate+Action ATLANTA - Today, E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy will recognize 17 organizations from around the country at the Climate Leadership Awards for their leadership and innovation in helping fight climate change. Ingersoll Rand in Davidson, N.C., will be presented with an Organizational Leadership Award for phasing out HCFCs and other refrigerants. Ingersoll Rand has in excess of 40,000 employees and in excess of 60 manufacturing sites around the world with brands including Clu... Wed, 09 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Settlements+Aim+to+Prevent+Oil+Spills+by+Darling+Ingredients+Inc.%2C+Related+Subsidiaries+in+Iowa%2C+Kansas (Lenexa, Kan., Feb. 25, 2016) - 3 subsidiary companies of Darling Ingredients, Inc., a publicly traded corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas, have agreed to settle allegations of Clean Water Act violations at 4 different oil storage facilities located in Muscatine and Sioux City, Iowa, and Wichita and Kansas City, Kan. Each of these facilities store a combination of petroleum fuel oils, vegetable oils or animal fats produced from animal rendering. Through 3 separate settl... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100