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October 23, 2013
Barnett study develops decline analysis, geologic parameters for reserves, production forecast - Part 1 of 2 A comprehensive study of the reserve and production potential of the Barnett Shale integrates engineering, geology, and economics into a numerical model that allows for scenario testing based on several technical and economic parameters.
October 22, 2013
Fight for House District 50 focuses on state income tax Mark Jones, fellow in political science, is quoted in an article about the race for House District 50.
October 21, 2013
What’s changed since 1973 OPEC oil embargo? Forty years ago this month, the OPEC oil embargo made the United States acutely aware of its dependence on foreign energy. Jim Krane, Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies, is quoted about the effects the OPEC oil embargo had on the U.S.
October 21, 2013
Houston, We Have Dengue Fever Dengue fever is in Houston — and it turns out the mosquito-borne illness isn't exactly a stranger to the city. Peter Hotez, fellow in disease and poverty, is quoted in this NPR article about the dangers of dengue.
October 21, 2013
Why Houston insiders have an eye on city council District A Fellow Mark Jones says the race for Houston's District A is one of the only city council races where the incumbent could lose. Councilwomen Helena Brown is a relatively controversial incumbent, Jones says.