The latest environment news from The Texas Tribune.
Oil refineries and chemical plants across the Texas Gulf Coast released more than 1 million pounds of dangerous air pollutants in the week after Harvey struck, according to filings. Full Story
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As efforts to rebuild have slowly begun in areas hit hard by Hurricane Harvey, officials continue to warn of lingering environmental hazards, including the health risks posed by receding floodwater. Full Story
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After explosions in a Crosby chemical plant, the public had no option but to trust government and company assurances that billowing smoke presented little danger. Full Story
More than 10,000 people remain in Houston shelters, where Texans rescued from rising waters figure out their next steps and search for provisions. Full Story
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Northwest Houston suburbs like Cypress have exploded in population in recent years. Scientists say that's a big reason some neighborhoods here saw devastating floods last year and now from Hurricane Harvey. Full Story
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Arkema Inc. said the Harris County Emergency Operations Center notified the company at 2 a.m. Thursday of explosions and black smoke coming from its Crosby plant, which was inundated by Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters. Full Story
Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain on parts of Southeast Texas in less than a week. Full Story
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Harris County has at least a dozen federal Superfund sites, more than any county in Texas. Up to 30 percent of the county is under water, spurring worries about toxins leaking. Full Story
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ExxonMobil acknowledged Tuesday that Hurricane Harvey damaged two of its refineries, causing the release of hazardous pollutants. Full Story
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Here’s what local leaders could have done to protect the Houston region from Harvey-related flooding — and what they must do to prevent such disasters in the future. Full Story
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Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Coast and left Houston — the nation's fourth-largest city — grappling with unprecedented flooding. Do you need help? Or do you want to help those in need? Check out these resources. Full Story
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The director of the federal Hurricane Harvey relief efforts offered guidance to Texans affected by the storm and urged citizens to help. Full Story
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As Harvey's waters strand thousands of folks in their homes and send some onto rooftops — a chorus of onlookers have asked: Why didn’t more local officials order mandatory evacuations? Full Story
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Last year, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigated Houston's vulnerability to hurricanes and torrential rainstorms. The nation's fourth-largest city is sure to see the latter in the coming days. Here's what we know about what could happen. Full Story
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In the hours before Hurricane Harvey hits Texas, some local leaders told residents to flee their homes, while others urged them to stay in place and wait out the storm. Full Story
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After making landfall, Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a Category 3, with winds of up to 125 miles per hour, at 1 a.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service reported. Full Story
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Rapid development continues in Houston, creating some economic gains but also contributing to flood risks. This 2016 project, done in partnership with ProPublica, looks at those risks and the debate over what to do. Full Story
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While Houston works to overcome its image as a dirty oil town, neighborhoods like Manchester remain solidly dominated by the petrochemical industry. Full Story
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Texas, Oklahoma and California were the top states for EPA drinking water quality violations during the past decade. Full Story
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Hundreds of Texans gathered at a historic mission a few hundred yards from the Rio Grande on Saturday to protest President Trump's proposed border wall. Full Story
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