City switch to green energy to cost $6 million over 10 years. KUT
Proposed Canada-to-Texas pipeline draws praise, ire at hearing. Austin American-Statesman
NRG’s Texas coal plants able to meet new air rule. Reuters
Feds give $450 million to Texas clean energy plant. Associated Press
Report: Barnett Shale added $65.4 billion to regional economy in a decade. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
One Republican candidate’s hellfire. Salon
Public housing development goes green to the max. KRIV
Perry’s climate views take heat. San Antonio Express-News
Wind turbine produces energy for East Austin. KUT
Oil refineries seek huge tax refunds and Parents in Texas protest refinery tax refund. Associated Press
Texas slow to prepare for future water needs. Associated Press
Barton: Solyndra shouldn’t end solar loan guarantees. Energy Now
Texas sues EPA over cross-state pollution rules. Houston Chronicle
Texas water supplier approves emergency drought plan. Texas Tribune
Senator: Drought, water should finally wake up Texans. Houston Chronicle
Austin College student’s invention could lower carbon dioxide emissions. KXII
Texas schools feeling effects of drought, fires. Texas Tribune
Trees and power lines caused major Texas fire. Reuters
Wildfires cost Texas agriculture nearly $200 million. Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Drought, heat, fires … repeat. Austin Chronicle
State leaders announce more money for firefighting. Austin American-Statesman
Texas power plants’ deadline corrected. San Antonio Express-News
Green groups add muscle in Texas, gird for uphill battles. Greenwire
In Texas, drought feels like another Dust Bowl. USA Today
Luminant sues EPA, says it will shut two coal units, cut 500 jobs. Houston Chronicle
Texas was warned about risk of building in backcountry. Austin American-Statesman
Rick Perry’s air war. National Journal
City hoping to jump-start electric car usage. Houston Chronicle
Bastrop wildfires destroy 1,000-plus homes. Associated Press
Conditions, growth feed wildfire risk. Austin American-Statesman
Exclusive: Perry sought to sideline nuclear waste site critic. Reuters
Why Texas’ drought may have global effects. Time
Assessing climate change in a drought-stricken state. Texas Tribune
Worst drought in Texas history ravages crops, livestock. PBS NewsHour
Experts predict drought could be around for years to come. Gonzales Inquirer: Home
Cost of wind power lines blows past earlier estimate. Houston Chronicle