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HARC forges sustainability solutions that improve people’s quality of life for generations to come.
Dr. Cook will speak at the Environmental Grantmakers Association's 2026 Fall Retreat, joining leaders from across the country to discuss growing resource demands and community resilience. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/45kK4zk #HARC #EGA #WaterResilience
Where does rain go after a storm? Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants into local waterways and contribute to flooding. LID practices help capture and filter rain where it falls. Learn how HARC is advancing sustainable stormwater solutions: bit.ly/LIDHARC #HARC #Stormwater #LID
Join HARC's Dr. Margaret Cook tomorrow at 12 p.m. CT for a free virtual panel hosted by @texastribune.org on how data centers are reshaping Texas communities and what it means for water, energy, and local resources. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3RuGO1d #HARC #DataCenters #Texas
Meet Jiachen, a Graduate Research Intern on HARC's Energy team supporting research on grid reliability and Texas's evolving electricity markets. He's also a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Houston. Learn more: bit.ly/JiachenShen #HARC #InternSpotlight
Meet our summer apprentice, Shirley Doan! 👏 Through UT Austin's Undergraduate Apprenticeship Research Program, Shirley is supporting HARC's Energy & Air team with policy research on energy infrastructure and air quality. Welcome to the team, Shirley! 🌿 bit.ly/ShirleyDoan #HARC #Apprenticeship
As data centers expand across Texas, planning and reliable information matter. In a new blog, HARC’s Dr. Margaret Cook and Jennifer Walker discuss how a coalition is forming around common-sense data center development in Texas Read more: https://bit.ly/4wBtpDx #DataCenters #TexasWater
Our Summer 2026 Newsletter is here! Explore the latest HARC updates on research, partnerships, innovative tools, podcasts, and projects helping build a more resilient future across Texas. Read the full newsletter: https://bit.ly/44ge13l #HARC #Newsletter #Resilience
We're excited to welcome our summer interns and apprentices to HARC! 👏 Please join us in welcoming Jiachen Shen, Shirley Doan, Owen Ream, and Johnathan Cahoon. We look forward to the ideas, energy, and contributions they'll bring while gaining hands-on experience this summer. Welcome to HARC! 🌟
HARC will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend! We’ll resume normal operations on Monday, July 6th! #HARC
Last week, HARC welcomed students and teachers from JASON Learning’s Argonaut Expedition for a day of hands-on STEM discovery. Participants explored environmental data collection, toured HARC’s campus, and used DataBots and GIS tools to turn data into insights. #STEMEducation #GIS
Hurricane season is here in Texas 🌀 Weatherization can help improve home comfort, reduce energy costs, and increase resilience during extreme weather and power outages. Learn more: harcresearch.org/weatherization #HARC #Weatherization #HurricaneSeason #Texas
Coming soon on #EnergyCrossroads! Host Marina Badoian-Kriticos and Dr. Erin Kinney talk with John Day of Kids’ Meals, about how energy efficiency, smart facility design, and innovation are helping expand the organizations mission to serve more children across Houston. bit.ly/EnergyCrossr... #HARC
HARC had a great time at the AliefVotes Youth Conference! 🌟 We shared ForUsTree resources, tree giveaway opportunities, and Houston heat data while connecting with community members about building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. 🌳🔥 🌳 ForUsTree: forustreehtx.org 🔥 H3AT: h3at.org
A new episode of Energy Crossroads is here! Adam Mueller of SECO joins Marina Badoian-Kriticos and Dr. Erin Kinney for a conversation on energy efficiency, infrastructure, reliability, and the future of energy in Texas. ⚡ 🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/EnergyCrossr... #HARC #EnergyCrossroads #Podcast
🌳 Through the ForUsTree internship program with @the-sca.bsky.social, local young people are gaining hands-on experience in conservation, urban forestry, and green careers across Houston. Thank you to our partners for helping grow the next generation of environmental leaders 💚 forustreehtx.org
During a recent inspection, Alvéole spotted a capped honey frame in our campus hive, a great sign that the colony is thriving. 🍯 These busy pollinators play an important role in supporting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Stay tuned for more updates from the hive! 🌼 bit.ly/HARCBees #HARC
“I got to see the students I work with every day step into leadership roles and really shine.” — Gemma Rodriguez 🌳 Through the FUT partnership with @the-sca.bsky.social , Gemma supported a tree planting event and helped students take the lead in their community 🏠 forustreehtx.org #HARC #FUT
Coming next week on Energy Crossroads! ⚡ Host Marina Badoian-Kriticos and Dr. Erin Kinney sit down with Adam Muller of SECO to discuss energy efficiency, innovation, infrastructure, and the future of Texas energy. 🎧 New episode drops next week! Listen to past episodes: bit.ly/EnergyCrossr...
🌎🌱 This World Environment Day, we’re proud to advance solutions that help communities become more resilient and sustainable. From urban trees and extreme heat mapping to clean energy and nature-based solutions. Together, we can help protect our environment for future generations. #HARC
We’re excited to share that HARC is a recipient of Google's inaugural Texas Energy Impact Fund! This support will help fund pre-weatherization home repairs in the Houston area to improve energy savings, health, and resilience for residents. Learn more: bit.ly/4f8hBDc #HARC #EnergyResilience
🎙️ New Energy Crossroads episode! Elizabeth Carlson of Tricon Energy joins the Energy Crossroads Podcast to discuss corporate sustainability, Houston’s World Cup efforts, and building long-term resilience. ⚽🌎 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/EnergyCrossr... #HARC #EnergyCrossroads #Podcast
🌱 World Environment Day, June 5! Join Citizens Environmental Coalition for an evening honoring 55 years of environmental work + “Art & Activism” talk by Luana Rubin. 📍 6–8p | Leonel Castillo CC 🎟️ Free w/ reg: tinyurl.com/WEDHTX2026 #WEDHTX #NowForClimate #Houston #HARC
🌳 “I got really passionate about this work through my internship.” — Emmy Edwards Through the FUT partnership with @the-sca.bsky.social, Emmy gained hands-on experience in urban forestry and community resilience work across Houston, helping support healthier, cooler communities 💚 forustreehtx.org
📣 HARC is excited to join the 4th Annual AliefVotes Youth Conference! Stop by our table and join conversations on civic engagement, leadership, and community impact. 📍 Alief Neighborhood Center 🕚 11 AM–2:30 PM Register: tinyurl.com/alief-2026 #HARC #AliefVotes
🎓 Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Irving on earning her PhD in Environmental Science from @lsu.bsky.social! Her research focused on cumulative environmental health impacts in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Learn more: bit.ly/JIrvingMPH #HARC #LSU