California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage.
More than 18,000 students attend Mayor Turnerโs 13th Annual Back 2 School Fest at George R. Brown Convention Center
The highly anticipated 13th Annual Mayorโs Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell and produced by the Mayorโs Office of Special Events, was held this past Saturday and was one of the most successful back-to-school fests to date.
Shell's clean energy campaign is misleading, UK advertising watchdog says
A marketing campaign by oil major Shell has been banned by the U.K.โs advertising watchdog Wednesday for implying a big proportion of its business was in low carbon energy even though fossil fuels make up the โvast majorityโ of its operations.
Shell Chemical Plant officials resume dumping of wastewater into Houston Ship Channel
Days after a massive fire erupted at the Shell Chemical Plant in Deer Park, business owners in the seafood industry are very concerned about the wastewater runoff from that fire that Shell has been funneling into the Houston Ship Channel.
Family demanding body cam footage after saying man pursued for minor charges ended up in coma
The family of Keevin Williams says the shooting which took their loved oneโs life began at a Shell gas station on Greens Road and ended in a parking spot several dozen yards away, but what exactly happened between those moments are unclear.
Confronting the problems Texans have with electric vehicles
Gas prices are pretty high, hovering between $3.50 and $4 depending where you fill up. You would think that more and more people would be looking at electric vehicles. But KPRC2 Investigates has learned that selling Texans on EVs may be an uphill battle. We take a look at whatโs being done to address peopleโs concerns.
HPD officers face possible chemical exposure following Chase Bank robbery in west Houston
HOUSTON โ Houston Police Department responded to a robbery at Chase Bank in west Houston on Thursday night. Officials said officers may have experienced possible chemical exposure. The incident occurred at 10400 Westheimer Road. FBI Houston Division confirmed that members of the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force are on the scene in response to the incident. Please check back for updates.
Dutch climate activists take Shell to court over emissions
A landmark legal battle opened as climate change activists in the Netherlands go to court seeking an order for energy giant Shell to rein in its carbon emissions. Lawyer Roger Cox told a panel of three judges at The Hague District Court that Royal Dutch Shell's corporate policy is โat oddsโ with global climate goals. โEverybody needs to pitch in if we are to tackle the climate crisis, especially big polluters like Shell. Cox told the court that Shell is responsible โ through its business activities and sales of fossil fuels โ for around 1.2% of the globe's industrial greenhouse gas emissions. โThe Shell case taken by Milieudefensie and others is the first to actually do this in court,โ she said.
Pump Patrol: Save 14 cents a gallon
HOUSTON โ The average cost of a gallon of gas in Houston is $3.26. But some stations around town sold regular gas for 14 cents less. The following three stations sold gas for less on Tuesday, according to www.GasBuddy.com. Shell, Fairmont Parkway near East Sam Houston Parkway in Pasadena: $3.12Murphy USA, Rowlett Road near Gulf Freeway: $3.15HEB, Fry Road near Grand Parkway in Katy: $3.17More Information:
Pump Patrol: Save 25 cents a gallon
HOUSTON โ The average cost of a gallon of gas in Houston on Thursday was $3.54. But some stations around town sold regular gas for 25 cents less. The following three stations sold gas for less on Thursday, according to www.GasBuddy.com. Shell, Tomball Parkway near Beltway 8: $3.29James Food Mart, James Street near Kilgore Road in Baytown: $3.34Citgo, F.M. 2920 near Falvel Road in Spring: $3.38More Information: