News tagged with houston
Houston: The face of America in the next 20 years
Houston is a reflection of where most of America's cities will be in the next 20 years, according to Stephen Klineberg, Rice University sociologist and director of the annual Houston Area Survey.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2009 |
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'Refinery dust' reveals clues about local polluters
Cloaked in the clouds of emissions and exhaust that hang over the city are clues that lead back to the polluting culprits, and a research team led by the University of Houston is hot on their trails.
Jan 12, 2009 |
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Study: Major hurricane could devastate Houston
With the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season less than a week away, a new analysis from experts at several Texas universities is warning that a major hurricane could devastate the Houston/Galveston region. A report issued today ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 26, 2010 |
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Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals more Houstonians support mass transit
One of America's most automobile-dependent large cities may be heading into a new era, according to the 31st annual Kinder Houston Area Survey conducted by Rice University. Among the findings in this year's survey: Houstonians ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
In spite of a dramatic rise in concerns about the local economy, Houstonians are more positive about living in the region, according to the latest annual Houston Area Survey results from Rice University.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2009 |
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