Community Advisory Group formed from 5th Ward cancer cluster neighborhoods to communicate with EPA
People who live in neighborhoods known as the Fifth Ward cancer cluster voted in 21 members of the community who will be liaisons between people who live in the affected areas and the environmental protection agency.
EPA will decide if the state is doing enough to reduce pollution in two East Texas counties
The federal agency has settled a lawsuit the Sierra Club brought over pollution from a coal-burning power plant. The agreement requires the EPA to weigh in on the stateโs plan to improve air quality in Rusk and Panola counties.
EPA funding for clean water in Gulf communities at center of virtual listening sessions: How you can take part
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it is holding two virtual opportunities for the public to share input on a grant program being developed to support clean water in underserved Gulf of Mexico communities.
EPA inspectors to ensure safe transfer of toxic wastewater from Ohio train derailment, congresswoman says
KPRC 2 continues to monitor the situation surrounding the transportation of toxic waste from the train derailment in Ohio and has learned there will be additional oversight on the shipment of the water.
Deer Park company at center of Ohio toxic wastewater disposal controversy provides statement after EPA puts pause on transport operation
The Deer Park company that reportedly agreed to receive millions of gallons of toxic wastewater used to fight fires during the Ohio train derailment has made a statement in regard to the pause placed by federal officials on their operation.
EPA to launch investigation into permitting process for concrete batch plans in Harris County
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other local leaders will address the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)โs recent announcement that it will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ)โs concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws.
Edmunds puts Tesla's range to the test
This undated photo by Edmunds shows five electric vehicles at a test track in the Mojave Desert, in California, undergoing testing for maximum range. A CHALLENGE FROM TESLAThe lackluster results prompted the automaker to reach out to the Edmunds test team. Once each vehicleโs range estimate indicated zero miles, we measured how far it could go before coming to a complete stop. AdEDMUNDS SAYS: Edmundsโ EV range test isnโt meant to be the definitive word on a vehicleโs range but rather a real-world complement to the laboratory-based EPA testing. Weโll continue to test to an indicated zero because weโd never advise customers to rely on the unpredictable buffer range.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns after riot
FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2019 file photo Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao speaks at EPA headquarters in Washington. Chao is resigning effective Monday, becoming the highest ranking member of President Donald Trumps administration to resign in protest after the pro-Trump insurrection at Capitol. In a statement Thursday, Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, said the violent attack on the Capitol has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside. Scott Applewhite)(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Legacy Prep preps for TAPPS Regionals
Dodging the weather in preparation for their TAPPS 4A Playoff Game against Holy Cross of San Antonio, the Legacy Prep Lions (LPCA) were using EPA โ a local baseball facility to install some of their game play. The Lions are 4-2 and in the Regionals for the fourth time in five years. Led by junior QB Tyler Prazak, the Lions are explosive on offense with a unique spread offense under the tutelage of OC Ragan McDaniel. Prazak has thrown for over 1,700 yards and 13 scores in just six games. VYPE caught up with the Lions as they get ready for this weekend's game.
This Harris County Superfund site is โvulnerableโ to flooding
NBC News, the Texas Observer, and insideclimatenews.org have partnered for an extensive investigation into the role climate change is playing with Superfund sites across the U.S. He is convinced the EPA needs to revisit Superfund sites in areas prone to flooding, hurricanes and sea-level rise because these symptoms of climate change were never figured into Superfund site remediation plans. MAP: Superfund sites in Houston area (courtesy: NBC News)โAll of that overflows and it comes all over the properties,โ said John Barrett. AdPlan for major flooding eventsThe site has had a history of flooding; however, the site plans and selected remedy take those challenges into account. Iโm not familiar with this particular superfund site, but I have requested a briefing on it by the EPA.โ
Federal, state lawmakers join residentsโ efforts to stop expansion of acres homes concrete plant
HOUSTON โ Neighbors and city of Houston officials claim Soto Ready Mix is the source of serious environmental and health issues in Acres Homes. Residents said they are being backed by major political players as they work to stop the planned expansion of the concrete company. Soto Ready Mix sits on the corner of T.C. โThe disrespect and the arrogance of facilities of this kind being situated in the neighborhood are unacceptable in the city of Houston,โ Turner said. The owner of Soto Ready Mix did not respond to KPRCโs request for comment.