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Dewhurst Interim Charges Look at Drought, Fires but Ignore the Why

Today, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst directed Senate committees to “prepare and respond to” the unprecedented drought and wildfires plaguing the state. This year, the state of Texas has suffered from the worst wildfires in history, the worst one-year drought on record, and the hottest summer ever record in the history of the United States. According to Texas State Climatologist John Neilson-Gammon, an appointee of Gov. Perry, the extreme heat is due in part to global warming. Furthermore, the extreme drought and wildfires are consistent with scientific predictions about climate change. 

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Austin Suffering From Worst Smog Season Since 2006

With eight days thus far in 2011 where smog levels exceeded the national health standard, Environment Texas announced today that Austin is suffering from the worst smog season since 2006. Smog is a harmful air pollutant that leads to asthma attacks and exacerbates respiratory illnesses, especially among children and the elderly.

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New Report: Houston Ranks Sixth Smoggiest Large Metropolitan Area in the Country

Today Environment Texas released a new report showing that Houston ranks the sixth smoggiest large metropolitan areas across the country. Smog is a harmful air pollutant that leads to asthma attacks and exacerbates respiratory illnesses, especially among children and the elderly. 

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Christmas Mountains to be Transferred to Texas State University System

AUSTIN - Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced today intentions to transfer the Christmas Mountains to the Texas State University system. This would make the land an "outdoor classroom, open to all — including hunters — with conservation of the land guaranteed forever."

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Christmas Mountains to be Transferred to Texas State University System

Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced today intentions to transfer the Christmas Mountains to the Texas State University system. This would make the land an "outdoor classroom, open to all — including hunters — with conservation of the land guaranteed forever."

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