The places in the US where disaster strikes again and again. New York Times
Fresh from Hurricane Harvey’s flooding, Houston starts to build anew — in the flood plain. Washington Post
Pruitt moves to rescind regulations inspired by West, Tex., chemical explosion that killed 15. Washington Post
Unpublished federal report projects bleak future for Texas mussels, rivers. Texas Observer
Austin’s on the wrong side of the 100th Meridian. Texas Observer
Kinder Morgan shareholders’ eco-resolutions pass in rare investor upset. Vancouver Star
Texas lost three coal plants, but officials don’t sound worried about the grid. KUHF
Sea level rise would drastically increase damage from hurricanes around Galveston Bay, study finds. Houston Chronicle
Meet the tick that’s forcing Americans to give up their meat. Grist
As drought returns, experts say Texas cities aren’t conserving enough water. Texas Tribune
Texas court OKs Exxon challenge to California climate plaintiffs. Climate Liability News
City Council unanimously backs plan to build homes in floodplain. Houston Chronicle
A Texas oil giant wants Justin Trudeau to help it build a controversial pipeline through Canada. Mother Jones
Oil and gas producers in West Texas are putting unprecedented strain on the entire state’s electric grid. Dallas Morning News