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The latest COVID-19 news across Texas (April 23)
April 23rd, 2020CBS News says the coronavirus crisis could cost a million oil-related jobs in Texas this year. It says more than 30,000 Texans already have lost…
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The latest COVID-19 news across Texas (April 22)
April 22nd, 2020Confused about what’s reopening in Texas when? Here’s a reopening timeline to help you keep track. Billionaire Dallas businessman Mark Cuban says it’s too early…
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Ways to celebrate Earth Day virtually during quarantine
April 22nd, 2020This year’s Earth Day arrives during a nationwide quarantine. Keep reading for a few ways to get involved and recognize Earth Day virtually this year.…
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The latest COVID-19 news across Texas
April 21st, 2020Texans continue to battle three crises: The COVID-19 outbreak, the resulting economic crisis, and an energy crisis. The latter comes from reduced world demand for…
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Gulf Coast petrochemical plants to increase greenhouse gas emissions 8 percent by 2030
April 20th, 2020The planned buildout of gas and petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana will increase overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 8 percent by the end of the decade, according to new research.…
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Choose Energy asks: Q&A with Just Energy’s Brent Moore
April 17th, 2020(April 17, 2020) Editor’s note: Today Choose Energy® kicks off a series of Q&As with energy business leaders. Today’s session is with Brent Moore, who leads…
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Texas oil and gas group accepts role of fossil fuels in climate change
April 15th, 2020The Texas Oil and Gas Association, the main industry group for energy producers in the state, has acknowledged that fossil fuels contribute to climate change. …
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Coronavirus pandemic causes pollution levels to drop – for now
April 13th, 2020As the world struggles through the coronavirus pandemic, bad news is rising. But within the shadows, there’s something else happening for pollution levels.…
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Why is Texas facing a solar installer shortage?
April 10th, 2020Texas is positioned to be a national leader in solar energy, with more than 4 GW of solar capacity expected to be installed over the next 5 years. But the state’s workforce may not be prepared to meet the new demand for skilled solar workers, leading to a solar installer shortage.…
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ERCOT: COVID-19 impact on state’s electricity use minimal so far
April 8th, 2020The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state’s electricity grid, says weekly use of electricity has declined 2 percent during the COVID-19 crisis.…
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