This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 20, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor With all the talk of climate change in the news, many people are turning to alternative “green” energy sources. Arcadia Power aims to connect people with renewable energy sources for those passionate about greenContinueContinue reading “Arcadia offers community renewable energy opportunity”
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Entergy fuel charges going down 8 percent
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Jan. 4, 2018. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Entergy Texas announced that their customers will see an 8 percent reduction in the fuel portion of their bills beginning this week. “For the average residential customer using 1,000 kWh a month, the fuel charge will be reduced fromContinueContinue reading “Entergy fuel charges going down 8 percent”
TPWD says snakes, fish in Willow Marsh Bayou affected by Highway 90 spill
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Oct. 6, 2016. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Cleanup efforts are starting after last week’s chemical spill off Highway 90 just outside of Beaumont. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality says that 1,066 gallons of Uniarom TX, a heavy aromatics solvent with naphthalene, was released into the Willow Marsh BayouContinueContinue reading “TPWD says snakes, fish in Willow Marsh Bayou affected by Highway 90 spill”
TCEQ: sulfur dioxide levels no longer elevated in Beaumont
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Sept. 15, 2016. By Eleanor Skelton Staff Writer This week the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that sulfur dioxide emissions are lower, according to data from the downtown Beaumont monitoring station, and now meet regulatory standards. Sulfur dioxide emissions in Beaumont are now down by 76ContinueContinue reading “TCEQ: sulfur dioxide levels no longer elevated in Beaumont”
Mae Rohrbach’s leadership stems from strong cultural tradition
This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on Feb. 9, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Sophomore Mae Rohrbach just watched Interstellar, a 2014 film about a decaying Earth, but she has been involved in sustainability efforts since well before then. “We don’t have another Earth, and we need to take care of thisContinueContinue reading “Mae Rohrbach’s leadership stems from strong cultural tradition”
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