/energy-environment Energy & Environment en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:46:22 GMT /energy-environment/2025-07-15/cloud-seeding-weather-manipulation-technology-kerr-county-texas-floods-misinformation-conspiracy-theory Experts say outlandish claims of weather manipulation are hindering disaster preparedness and emergency response. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:46:22 GMT /energy-environment/2025-07-15/cloud-seeding-weather-manipulation-technology-kerr-county-texas-floods-misinformation-conspiracy-theory Mose Buchele /news/2025-07-15/toxic-twins-dallas-climate-activists-shingles Advocates are calling on the city to use a legal tool to close plants in West Dallas and Joppa. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:16:00 GMT /news/2025-07-15/toxic-twins-dallas-climate-activists-shingles Pablo Arauz Peña /energy-environment/2025-07-07/photos-sandy-creek-leander-austin-travis-county-tx-flooding Sandy Creek, in northwestern Travis County, was one of the worst-hit communities during flash floods that swept through the area over the weekend. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:10:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-07-07/photos-sandy-creek-leander-austin-travis-county-tx-flooding Kailey Hunt /energy-environment/2025-06-27/texas-supreme-court-oncor-centerpoint-power-companies-lawsuits-2021-winter-storm-uri Individuals and businesses who sued Texas utility companies for cutting power during the deadly 2021 winter storm didn't adequately prove the companies' negligence, the court ruled Friday, but one of their claims can still move forward. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:35:00 GMT /energy-environment/2025-06-27/texas-supreme-court-oncor-centerpoint-power-companies-lawsuits-2021-winter-storm-uri Toluwani Osibamowo /business-economy/2025-06-27/texas-trees-foundation-funds-harry-hines-southwestern-medical-district The state funds will go toward streetscaping and a new park along the Harry Hines Corridor, part of the larger Southwestern Medical District transformation project. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:21:00 GMT /business-economy/2025-06-27/texas-trees-foundation-funds-harry-hines-southwestern-medical-district Olla Mokhtar /health-wellness/2025-06-18/dallas-reliant-energy-cooling-centers People in West and South Dallas can stop by a cooling center, and eligible residents can request a portable cooling unit to bring home. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:07:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-06-18/dallas-reliant-energy-cooling-centers Olla Mokhtar /texas-news/2025-06-06/texas-legislature-2025-water-energy-environment Barring a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott, these will soon become law in Texas. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:10:45 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-06/texas-legislature-2025-water-energy-environment /environment-nature/2025-05-13/north-texas-record-high-temperatures-heat-weather Triple-digit temperatures are forecasted for parts of the region — about 20 degrees above the seasonal average. Tue, 13 May 2025 22:56:48 GMT /environment-nature/2025-05-13/north-texas-record-high-temperatures-heat-weather Olla Mokhtar /energy-environment/2025-05-09/study-finds-houston-to-be-the-fastest-sinking-city-in-u-s As Pope Leo begins his new leadership role, he faces some criticism about past ministry. The leader of a group representing survivors of abuse by priests want to see the new pope to make zero tolerance for sex abuse a canon law. Fri, 09 May 2025 17:17:18 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-09/study-finds-houston-to-be-the-fastest-sinking-city-in-u-s Michael Hagerty, Craig Cohen /energy-environment/2025-05-06/faa-gives-spacex-environmental-approval-to-increase-rocket-launches-in-south-texas The federal agency determined that more frequent launches at SpaceX's rocket site, Starbase, would have no significant impact on the local environment if the company takes the proper mitigation steps. The FAA has not issued a final decision. Tue, 06 May 2025 22:01:17 GMT /energy-environment/2025-05-06/faa-gives-spacex-environmental-approval-to-increase-rocket-launches-in-south-texas Lauren McGaughy