Environment

As part of Texas Public Radio's on-going focus on the environment, we are proud to bring the public and our members special events, stories and initiatives to help improve and draw attention to the city's health and environment.

Firefighters Are Increasingly Banking On Helicopters To Battle Wildfires In Central Texas

By & • Aug 3, 2017

It’s been a pretty busy summer so far when it comes to fighting wildfires in Central Texas.

City Council Votes To Join Paris Climate Agreement

By • Jun 22, 2017
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

The San Antonio City Council has approved participating in the Paris Climate Agreement.  In a 9-1 vote, San Antonio now joins 300 other cities in upholding the provisions of the accord.  

Accepting the Paris Climate Agreement is one of the first statements made by the new council. Mayor Ron Nirenberg says it sets the stage for future policy.

“Under the Obama Administration we decided that cities need to lead on climate issues and we sent mayors all around the country to Paris to come up with this accord,” Nirenberg said.

A Major Tropical Storm Could Be Headed Texas' Way

By • Jun 19, 2017

From Texas Standard:

Weather watchers are tracking ominous activity in the Gulf of Mexico. An Air Force Reserve helicopter is on standby, ready to fly to a spot off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula where a storm system is building steam.

Governor's Veto Of Scrap Tire Bill Perplexes Small Communities

By • Jun 19, 2017

From Texas Standard:

One measure among the dozens Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed last week was a bill that attempted to help Texas communities deal with the illegal dumping of scrap tires.

Listen Up! How Gulf Coast Fish Could Be Saved By Their Spawn Songs

By & • Jun 19, 2017

Fish can breathe under water. They’re great swimmers. But they’re not really known for their singing.

But they do sing – kind of. And now scientists on the Texas Gulf Coast are hoping that fact can help sustain their populations.

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