Mose Buchele
Mose Buchele is the Austin-based broadcast reporter for KUT's NPR partnership StateImpact Texas . He has been on staff at KUT 90.5 since 2009, covering local and state issues. Mose has also worked as a blogger on politics and an education reporter at his hometown paper in Western Massachusetts. He holds masters degrees in Latin American Studies and Journalism from UT Austin.
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A Texas model law was written by the head of a group that opposes climate action and takes money from fossil fuel interests. It could shift billions away from major investment firms.
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As threats from climate change grow, big financial firms are betting on the energy transition. But that's provoked a conservative backlash, with Texas leading states aiming to boycott such funds.
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Over half of U.S. flood deaths happen on roads, a risk that's growing as a warmer climate fuels intense rain. Texas, home to "Flash Flood Alley," is using high- and low-tech ways to keep people safe.
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The blackouts that hit Texas earlier this year caused billions of dollars in debt for some utilities when natural gas prices skyrocketed. That's led to lawsuits over alleged price gouging.
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After February's deadly power outages, new legislation would mandate winterizing parts of the state's energy system. But lawmakers took a pass on major market reforms to make the grid more resilient.
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For a third day, the Texas power grid continues to strain under a deep freeze. Millions of homes and businesses are without electricity.
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In 13 U.S. cities this summer, volunteers are capturing detailed measurements that will include the heat index people experience. Cities will use the new heat maps to help cool the hottest spots.
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Around the U.S. this summer, volunteers are driving with sensors to map rising urban heat. City planners and scientists will use those maps to bring relief for people in the hottest neighborhoods.
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A controversial proposal to cut production aimed to stabilize prices amid a historic oil glut. But regulators and the industry were divided over the idea.
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Texas regulators have not capped production since 1973, but some smaller producers want such a move to try and stave off bankruptcy. Oil demand and prices have crashed during the COVID-19 pandemic.