Monthly Archives: March 2015

Homes made from recycled plastic bottles

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Misty Chase

The shortage of low-cost homes and growing number of homeless people is a global challenge. Many charities and organizations, such as Eco-Tec, are finding alternative ways to save money as well as build sustainable homes out of recyclable plastic bottles.

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First federal fracking regulations in 30 years

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Ian Holt

The regulation of hydraulic fracturing has recently been seen as a local and state government issue. After more than 30 years however, the Obama administration has unveiled the nation’s first major federal regulations. According to the Interior Department, the new … Continue reading →

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EnviroMentor program helps Boy Scout ranch meet regulations

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Meghan Juedeman

Thanks to the TCEQ EnviroMentor program, Central Texas Boy Scouts will soon be able to safely hydrate using water from a water well on site. Government regulations have a reputation for being difficult to understand and comply with. Luckily, the … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court ruling over Republican River a victory and a loss

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sara Dunlap

This past week the Supreme Court made a decision on the decades long debate over the Republican River mandating that Nebraska pay Kansas $5.5 million in damages for violating the terms of the Republican River Compact. Both states claim this … Continue reading →

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