Climate change: UT scientist drops research that he says pollutes / Astronomer pulls out of NASA project that involves a plane. Austin American-Statesman
Ike’s destruction points way to new warnings / Proposed change would consider storm surge as well as wind speed. Houston Chronicle
Power reports battle it out. Houston Chronicle
Mainland communities struggling after Ike. Galveston County Daily News
Biodiesel tax break backfires / U.S. producers reap federal subsidy while selling most of the fuel overseas.Houston Chronicle
Necessity, not a ‘green movement,’ drove past generations to conservation, efficiency. Houston Business Journal
Perry says emission rules would cripple Texas economy / Governor girds for battle with D.C. as EPA considers CO2 caps. Austin American-Statesman
Texas Gov. Rick Perry: U.S. regulators need to copy Texas on greenhouse gases. Dallas Morning News
Perry concerned by plans to limit greenhouse gases: He will meet with Obama, talk of impact on Texas. Houston Chronicle
Obama keeping quiet on energy secretary pick / Mayor White mentioned among possibilities coming from a range of backgrounds. Houston Chronicle
The sad, sad story of U.S. weather satellites. Houston Chronicle
CPS energy plan for city lacks a nuclear presence. San Antonio Express-News
Schnurman: Despite obstacles, Pickens is not giving up on wind energy. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Las Brisas Effects / $3B power plant would be Nueces’ largest single capital investment but at what impact to the environment? Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Despite billions spent, weather satellites may not fly. Houston Chronicle
Doggett helped dethrone energy panel chief / Austin congressman said change will help with legislation to fight climate change. Austin American Statesman
The green movement. Killeen Daily Herald
What will President-Elect Obama’s energy plan mean for Houston?KHOU/11News
House panel chief to have big impact on Texas companies. Dallas Morning News
Wind energy research partnership up and running. TCU Daily Skiff
Wal-Mart agrees to buy wind power for Texas stores. Houston Business Journal
Electric cars drawing Houston fans.Houston Chronicle
Mayor shifts energy to electric reliability / Panel will seek ways to bolster power supply for natural disasters and reduce overall use.Houston Chronicle
Economic woes stall emissions reduction plan. Longview News-Journal
Wind Project in Martin County On Hold. NewsWest 9
Mayor Bill White names task force on electrical reliability. City of Houston press release
Hardship lingers on Texas’ coast after Hurricane Ike. Dallas Morning News
Hurricanes blow windstorm premiums up 12 percent. Beaumont Enterprise
Did Hurricane Ike kill the chances of Texas 87 being rebuilt? Beaumont Enterprise
Recovery on West End lags behind rest of isle. Galveston County Daily News
AT&T Center scores conservation points. San Antonio Express News
Dynegy putting solar to the test.Houston Chronicle
Hurricane destruction rising. San Antonio Express-News
Pickens pulls the plug on wind, for now / Former wildcatter had planned on building biggest wind farm.Austin American-Statesman
Group wants to make Austin events and festivals greener. Austin American-Statesman
Coal plant expansion to be cleaner, but still concerns residents. Victoria Advocate
Watson proposes panel to designate top-tier universities / Energy, greenhouse gases, budget transparency also on Austin senator’s legislative list. Austin American-Statesman
North Texas mayors drive gas guzzling SUVs. CBS 11 News
State having trouble finding consultant to study power grid.Houston Chronicle
Funding for Pickens Plan appears to be slim pickings. Fort Worth Business Press
Patterson unveils GLO Earth / Google-based application shows pre- and post- Ike images of Texas coast.Texas General Land Office press release
How to deal with climate-related depression. EarthSky Blogs
Obama likely to tackle energy early on / Exploration, efficiency, new fuels among priorities in reshaping policy. Houston Chronicle
Climate: A synopsis of Kevin Trenberth’s talk in Houston. Houston Chronicle
Requiring home energy audits up for council vote / During home sale process, audits would be required, but efficiency upgrades would be voluntary. Austin American-Statesman
Green fire / ‘Drilling here, drilling now’ has its price, but biofuels bring new risks. San Antonio Current
Business blowing in / Port of Freeport has plenty of work unloading turbines as the use of wind energy grows. Houston Chronicle