Texas fleet of Waymo robotaxis charge from ‘temporary’ gas generators, and noise complaints are mounting
Electric robotaxis are often framed as a sign of a cleaner transportation future. But in Austin, Texas, trailer-mounted…
Bexar County is home to at least 30 data centers and counting
Omicron Drive runs for roughly two miles at the western edge of Bexar County, before it enters neighboring…
A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County – Houston Public Media
Gail Delaughter/Houston Public Media Under the court ruling, the EPA must enforce stricter limits on soot, which is…
A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County – Houston Public Media
Gail Delaughter/Houston Public Media Under the court ruling, the EPA must enforce stricter limits on soot, which is…
A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County – Houston Public Media
Gail Delaughter/Houston Public Media Under the court ruling, the EPA must enforce stricter limits on soot, which is…
Environmental Groups contest San Antonio data centers’ air pollution
Residents attend a public hearing earlier this year about one of Vantage’s San Antonio data centers. Credit: Stephanie…
Report shows Texas to lead nation in data center power plants
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a…
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Construction at a data center site in Milam County on May 4, 2026. Credit: Texas Tribune / Leila…
Air Alliance Houston records spike in pollution following tire fire – Houston Public Media
Natalie Weber / Houston Public Media Air Alliance’s community air monitoring program manager Anthony D’Souza speaks at a…
Houston area rises 1 spot, now No. 6 most-polluted city by ozone
The Houston-Pasadena region rose one spot and is now ranked No. 6 out of 226 metropolitan areas for…
El Paso, Los Angeles among the most polluted cities in the U.S. in 2025, new report says
El Paso and Los Angeles were among the most polluted areas in the United States last year, according…
Texas takes over permitting for carbon storage projects
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