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Why Greenpeace activists dangled from a bridge in Texas — and face 2 years in prison
It could be a test case for the state's new "critical infrastructure" law.
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What to do with Houston’s perpetually flooded homes
What to do with Houston’s perpetually flooded homes
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Houston teen: Why my oil-soaked city could be ground zero for a greener future
I've seen floods and toxic fires, but I see a brighter future — and young people who are willing to fight for it.
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As Houston choked on toxic fumes, Texas legislators targeted air quality programs
While Houstonians were dealing with the aftermath of a chemical fire, Republican lawmakers were looking to defund the state's air quality programs.
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Katrina, the BP spill, now Houston: This consulting firm keeps coming under fire
The Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health is no stranger to controversy.
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Air pollution from Harvey was bad. This Houston petrochemical fire is worse.
The fire released more than nine million pounds of pollutants in its first day.
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NPR investigation finds FEMA aid favors the rich and white
We rounded up the top takeaways from NPR's new FEMA investigation.
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It takes more than a hurricane to sway some voters in this Texas election
Incumbent Republican John Culberson regularly name drops Hurricane Harvey, but never invokes the phenomenon that made it so devastating.
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Fuming residents are fighting back against a neighboring oil refinery
According to a new report, nearly 40 percent of the country lives within three miles of at least one high-risk chemical facility.