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Biodiesel Industry Fumes Over State's Heavy Hand
Texas environmental regulators come down hard on fledgling biodiesel industry
"...It was introduced in 2005 to limit nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, a central ingredient in smog pollution in 110..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Capitol Chronicle
Proposed New Air Pollution Rules for Houston Cover a Multitude of Industrial Sins
"...current plan calls for industrial reductions of 90% of NOx, but a group of major petrochemical and energy companies..."

June 7, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
Texas biodiesel industry faces brick wall
"...main focus is the reduction of nitrogen oxides or NOx, one of the main ingredients in smog. NOx is..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bush's Dirty Plan for Clean Skies
Bush's plan to "reduce" emissions could actually mean more air pollution.
"...cuts in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury, by 73%, 67%, and 69% respectively. The..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Pivotal Punk at SXSW Music
Don't miss this gang of 10
"...but a not-unwelcome, creeping slickness rings more New Wave. Nox Boys..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Now Appearing on Local Stages: Willie Nelson and Austin Biofuels
The Red-headed Stranger tries to cut down on smoke in the air. The bad kind, that is.
"...own environmental side effects. "There are slight increases in NOx, the most important species in air quality," said UT..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Ozone of His Own
Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.
"...addressed. Chisum agrees. "The objective now is to reduce NOx [nitrogen oxide]," he said. The current testing program, administered..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...fuel additive shown to significantly reduce nitrogen oxides or NOx emissions, one of the region's main sources of ozone..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The Future of Biodiesel
Texas Biodiesel Conference and Expo sells out, casts spotlight on the alternative fuel
"...Plowman downplayed biodiesel's approaching NOx ultimatum with the TCEQ. And Robert McCormick of the..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...the Clean Air Interstate Rule, which addresses nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur emissions, the ingredients for smog and acid..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

GHASPing for Breath in Houston
"...to adjust the current strategy to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by as much as 90%."..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Aluminum Can'ts
Three environmental groups take aluminum giant Alcoa to court.
"...increases in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), and particulate matter. If that's true, then Alcoa would..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...back into federal air-quality compliance by reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, a central ingredient in smog. Biodiesel, the renewable..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Naked City
Air Clearing Over Rockdale?
"...sulfur dioxide (SO2) by 95% and of nitrogen oxide (NOx) by 90%...."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Neighbors vs. Neighbors
A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.
"...increased the amounts of toxic emissions (especially nitrogen oxide [NOx] and sulfur dioxide [SO2]) spewing from its smokestacks. Regulatory..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle
The grandfathered pollution exemption celebrates its 30th birthday, and the Lege takes another look at cleaning up the air
"...emissions of all of 5,800 tons of nitrogen oxide (NOx) -- and that the company was hanging fire on..."

April 6, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Debate Heats Up Over How to Wean Austin Off Fossil Fuels
Electric Utility Commission and Austin Energy at odds
"...energy to Austin; and hydrogen produces harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) at a higher rate than natural gas, which would..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Chili Dog Fest Caps SXSW Local Style
Impressive lineup of musicians to benefit Central Texas Food Bank
"...Galavis, Tender Things, Saddle Sores, Salem Walk, Adam Ostrar, Nox Boys, Pie Hole [Side Bar inside]..."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Mark Fagan

SXSW List No. 4
Dan Auerbach’s father and 118 other acts
"...Nox Boys (Blawnox, PA.)..."

Jan. 18, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Critics Table Tops at 25
The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...Passive-Aggressive’s Guide to Mother Goose, Ross Crean Problems, Rain Nox String Quartet No. 4, Yevgeniy Sharlat Potential, line upon..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

One Ounce Opera’s Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera II
Austin’s One Ounce Opera juices the night away
"...This year's iteration featured compositions from Austin's Rain Nox ("Problems," an anthology of characters showcased in a fitness..."

April 14, 2017 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Eco: By Any Means Available
Conference slate features diverse range of speakers
"...the Obama "Hope" campaign poster. Hip-hop activist the Rev. Len­nox Yearwood Jr. will be speaking about how culture affects..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File
New noms flock to the South First strip
"...our favorite coffee beverage is the house signature El Equi­nox, an iced horchata with a shot of espresso ($2.50)...."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

FronteraFest Schedule
"..."The Understudy: A Musical" by Rain Nox. A Broadway diva, an emo director, and the new..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature

Risk Immersion
Time again to sink deeply into FronteraFest's exhilarating experiments in performance
"..."After School Special: The Musical" by Rain Nox. All the specials' drama, angst, and heavy-handedness distilled into..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Environmental Stories
"...to conflicting tests, can have 2% higher or lower NOx emissions than petroleum diesel. The rule had the practical..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Biodiesel: Frequently Asked Questions
"...100% Canola Oil Total unburned hydrocarbons (smog-forming) -67%-20%-11% Carbon monoxide (poisonous gas) -48%-12%-23% Particulate matter (causes respiratory illness) -47%-12%N/A..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Headlines
"...22, at 10:44am Central Standard Time, with the autumnal equinox. Ready pagan rites accordingly...."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature

Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could
Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect
"...with the Sierra Club's Cyrus Reed comparing the plant's NOx output to a newer coal plant. He noted, however,..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

PUC Gathering the Western Wind
A new source for electricity is on the wind
"...line prioritization. Transmission Line Proposals New Megawatts AddedCost (billions)Est. CO2/NOx (smog)Reductions* Scenario 15,150$3.84%4% Scenario 211,553$4.910%9% Scenario 317,956$6.416%13%..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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