Austin-based journalist Ari Phillips, reporting on his recent travels in Central Texas, examines the Hill Country’s famed springs as a microcosm of complex water issues facing all of the state and most of the Western U.S.
State lawmakers took action to let voters decide whether to spend $2 billion on water infrastructure and conservation projects. In an election held now, the proposal “would pass strongly,” the poll director told TCN.
Texas power grid poised to be put to the test again
The state's grid will have the lowest percentage of power reserves this summer of any region of the country, according to a recent report.
[ Texas Tribune ]
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Fish migration reveals ocean warming
Canadian researchers have found a way to detect evidence of climate change in the oceans – by working out what temperatures suit different fish species.
[ Climate News Network ]
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Drought gobbles up Texas turkey hunt
Turkey-hunting season in Texas is in a dry spell, with more young jakes than bearded toms in the bead of hunters' shotguns.
[ Daily Climate ]
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Last day for House to consider key water measure. KUT
Dallas suburb solar panel fight exposes problems. Associated Press
As towns say no, signs of rising resistance to smart meters. Texas Tribune
Texas lawmakers reach budget deal. Associated Press
Deadly Texas outbreak may mark end of tornado drought. Climate Central
Monster Oklahoma tornado kills 51. USA Today
How does global warming affect tornadoes? Associated Press
Wells dry, fertile plains turn to dust. New York Times
Louisiana’s bayou is sinking: can $50 billion save it? National Geographic Daily News
Drop in US underground water levels has accelerated: USGS. Reuters
A second chance to save the climate. New Scientist
Mountain of petroleum coke from oil sands rises in Detroit. New York Times
Flooding threatens one in four London properties. Guardian
Climate research nearly unanimous on human causes, survey finds. Guardian