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Why did it take so long to fully ban asbestos?
Posted on · We discuss the EPA's recent comprehensive ban and why it takes so many years to regulate toxic chemical compounds.
Tag: environmental law
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How is the City Addressing Thousands of Sewage Overflows?
Posted on · A nonprofit environmental group is taking the City of Houston to task over some 9,300 violations of the Clean Water Act over the last five years.
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New Leadership At The EPA Could Impact Houston
Posted on · We discuss how Scott Pruitt’s resignation from the EPA might affect Houston.
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What’s The Future For Contaminated Areas Of Houston?
Posted on · Superfund sites could face serious problems under the federal administration. What lies ahead for these contaminated areas, and the surrounding neighborhoods?
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Full Show: The Future For Contaminated Areas of Houston, And METRO Wants To Hear Your Ideas (July 25, 2017)
Posted on · A coalition of local advocacy groups question the future of some of the most polluted areas in Houston, and Houston METRO launches a series of town hall-style meetings, plus we discuss why we have a tendency to question social science research.
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The Pros and Cons of Arctic Oil Drilling
Posted on · The Arctic Ocean might seem a long long way from Houston. And, well, it is. So why should we be concerned with something happening way up there (other than, of course, climate change)? Well, drilling for oil in the Arctic could have direct and indirect effects on the city’s many oil and gas companies — […]
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Houston is Home to Some of the World’s Largest Law Firms
Posted on · Houston is home to many legal firms that cover everything from criminal law, to the oil and gas industry. It's also home to some of the largest law firms not just in the country — but in the world. Whether you come in contact with these firms or not, the work they do affects your […]