AUSTIN - A researcher at The University of Texas at Austin has developed a mug-sized device that can clean water using only a small jolt of electricity. The device could be used to help get drinking water to people left stranded by extreme weather events. Dr. Donglei "Emma" Fan — an associate professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
“I was on a flight to Dallas and we went around a huge storm system at about 30,000 feet. While observing the thunderstorm I saw 2 white circles above the thunderstorm then disappear,” the eye witness, who sent in the video, says. “It was moving in a non linear fashion. Then about a minute later
In recent years, Texas has become one of the most attractive states in the US for people looking to relocate. From young professionals to retirees, many individuals and families are choosing Texas as their new home. This can be attributed to a combination of factors that make Texas an ideal destination for those seeking a
DALLAS - Even when policymakers set the easiest rules for fossil fuel producers to follow, it seems like many companies choose to flout them anyway. A new analysis from Earthworks suggests that oil and gas producers in the Permian Basin in Texas, one of the largest oilfields in the world, are routinely emitting carbon dioxide and
DETROIT - General Motors and a Shell-owned power company will unveiled a partnership aimed at providing renewable electricity to Texas customers and free overnight charging to state residents who own GM electric cars. Why it matters: It’s a new way for two corporate giants to expand their operations in a way that lowers emissions at the customer
CHICAGO - Invenergy, a global developer and operator of green energy generation and storage, announced a 1,310-megawatt solar farm in northeastern Texas - the largest in the US upon completion. The solar farm is currently under construction. The Samson Solar Energy Center, as it’s called, will support five major consumer brands and supply power to
NOVI – Six hundred sixty ITC Holdings Corp. employees raised $12,500 to support Pearl, Texas, residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The funds will support the Pearland Neighborhood Center to deliver food, water, baby items, hygiene items and cleaning supplies to Pearland and Brazoria County residents in need. ITC Holdings is the nation’s largest independent electricity
AUSTIN, Texas — A mounting perception that climate change is occurring could play a role in deciding the upcoming presidential election, particularly if significant numbers of younger Americans turn out to vote, according to the latest UT Energy Poll. More than 9 out of 10 survey respondents (91 percent) under age 35 say climate change is
AUSTIN - Lorne Matalon, a journalist reporting for National Public Radio in West Texas, has been awarded the 2016-17 Energy Journalism Fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin. The fellowship, now in its second year, is jointly sponsored by UT Austin’s Energy Institute and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law & Business.
