New EPA rulings on mercury emissions and pollution caps for fine particulate matter will not only be detrimental to the environment, but also to the health of the American people. Continue Reading
Our government can help to increase the odds of survival for Americans with Covid-19 while also making our country more resilient to future pandemics by investing in clean energy infrastructure and working to decarbonize industries. Continue Reading
On March 27, Congress passed the third legislative relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to stimulate the economy and help workers. What are the most relevant provisions in the CARES Act that benefit newly minted college graduates? Continue Reading
The success of the Ion, the centerpiece of the planned South Main Innovation District in Houston, depends on working with current residents to protect local resources and designing a district that is sustainable, equitable and inclusive. Continue Reading
College students aged 18-24 who were listed as dependents on their parents’ 2018-19 tax returns were left out of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, it is essential that further legislation is enacted to address this oversight, taking into account the financial burdens of young college students and other dependents across the nation. Continue Reading
In the face of global disease outbreaks, the U.S. should promote and invest in developing a more innovative and adaptable biomanufacturing infrastructure that will enable the production of vaccines and drugs quickly when crises strike. Continue Reading
State and local officials should work together to improve safety standards for clean drinking water in Texas, particularly around military bases and airports where levels of PFAS, chemical compounds that do not break down in our bodies or in the environment, are often higher due to the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams. Continue Reading