A new study of the Rio Grande, which finds that the river is in a fragile state, suggests that the river may best be protected and restored piece by piece.
2016
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The Q&A: Jacquelyn Duke
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Jacquelyn Duke, a riparian researcher at Baylor’s Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research.
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Scientists produce a plan for conservation in the Amazon
Scientists have produced a new geographic information system for the Amazon River basin in order to guide development and and conservation in the region.
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TWDB issues 2017 Water Plan
The Texas Water Development Board has issued the 2017 State Water Plan, which predicts the demands on the state’s water supply from now through 2017.
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Scientists find that soil can increase global warming
Scientists have documented yet another potential accelerator of climate change — the earth’s soil, which they say can release a massive repository of carbon as global warming increases.
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Some fish have adapted to lethal pollution
A new study says that while polluted water is toxic for some fish, others are adapting to high levels of industrial pollutants that would normally have been lethal.
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Energy
EPA: Fracking can harm drinking water
In an amped-up final report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says there is scientific evidence that hydraulic fracturing activities can impact the nation’s drinking water resources under some circumstances.
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Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott on proposed bathroom legislation: Wait and see
Gov. Greg Abbott is adopting a wait-and-see approach about anticipated legislation that would prohibit transgender people from using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
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Here’s what Rick Perry has said about his potential future colleagues on Capitol Hill
If Rick Perry heads to Washington as Donald Trump’s energy secretary, he’ll have to reconcile his new gig with his past comments on D.C., the federal government, and of course, Trump himself. Take a look at what he’s said.
