Friday News Roundup - Domestic
After record rain, remarkable recoveries and a robust relief effort … now comes the hard part.
Energy
Flooded Texas Chemical Plants Raise Concerns About Toxic Emissions
Concern is growing that flood damage from Hurricane Harvey to some of Houston's petrochemical plants may be polluting the air, and could be threatening the water.
Neighborhoods Worry About Living Amid Oil And Gas Development
After a deadly home explosion in Northern Colorado, residents want to change the rules on how close their homes and schools should be to oil and gas wells.
For New England Farmers Looking To Make Ends Meet, The Sun Provides A Harvest
Farmers in New England are renting parts of their land to solar energy developers, allowing the farmers to earn some much-needed extra money. But not everyone is happy about the trend.
Coal, Nuclear Power Would Benefit From Energy Department's Power Grid Study
A controversial Energy Department report says the U.S. power grid could become less reliable if too much electricity comes from renewable energy and natural gas. Environmentalists doubt the report.
The Battle Over Oil And Gas Development In Colorado
A deadly home explosion in Colorado is renewing fights over how close oil and gas development should be to expanding suburbs. One town is trying to figure out for itself how close is too close.
In Alaska, One Man Fights To Save Oil Fund As Reserves Dry Up
For 40 years, Alaska has been putting its oil money into a giant savings account. But now the oil — and the money — are drying up.
States Work To Help Marijuana Industry Reduce Power Costs
Growing marijuana takes a lot of energy, which comes into conflict with state efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. Now, some places are helping the pot industry to become more energy efficient.
California Prepares For An Eclipse Of Its Solar Power
On a sunny day, California gets up to 40 percent of its energy from solar power. Monday's total eclipse isn't just a scientific spectacle, it's a major concern for the state's power grid.
Trump Administration Takes Key Step To Rolling Back Auto Fuel Standards
The Trump administration has opened a 45-day comment period ahead of proposed changes to Obama-era EPA rules for greenhouse gas emissions for cars and light trucks.