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Curriculum Vitae

Eduardo P. Olaguer, Ph.D.

E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA                 Ph.D. Meteorology      1987

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA                 S.M. Meteorology      1982

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA                 S.B. Physics               1980

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2018-present     

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy,  Lansing, MI

Assistant Director, Air Quality Division (AQD)

Assists in planning, administering, and directing AQD program activities, and in establishing and implementing policy and budgets. Represents the AQD in external forums, including public hearings, the US-Canada Air Quality Committee, and USEPA advisory panels. Directs ozone attainment efforts. Collaborates with the Michigan Attorney General in enforcement cases. Participates in negotiations with industry. Manages federal grants. Supervisor of up to 5 direct reports. Accomplishments include:

  • Hired critical managerial and technical staff in planning, air toxics, modeling, monitoring, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS);
  • Developed the AQD’s high-performance computational infrastructure;
  • Acquired drone-mounted sensor and remote sensing capabilities;
  • Obtained over $1M in federal grants for monitoring and advanced GIS;
  • Explained the causes of odors in Kalamazoo, Michigan based on a local network of H2S sensors and inverse model estimates of fugitive emissions;
  • Estimated fugitive emissions of ethylene oxide from medical sterilizers based on Summa canister samples in support of compliance and enforcement;
  • Quantified emissions of methane from two landfills in southeast Michigan;
  • Quantified industrial emissions of formaldehyde in Dearborn/SW Detroit;
  • Developed a prototype approach for an ozone attainment demonstration for southeast Michigan based on 3D regional and microscale chemical transport models and VOC reductions (formaldehyde, Volatile Chemical Products);
  • Developed and funded a modeling project through the Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium in support of the ozone State Implementation Plan;
  • Developed new modeling and GIS tools in support of Title V and NSR permitting, ozone attainment, air toxics and cumulative impact assessment, greenhouse gas emissions estimation, and environmental justice. Tools included Web-based 3D models of industrial facilities, and advanced fine-scale dispersion, chemistry, and inverse models;
  • Organized, funded, and directed the Michigan-Ontario Ozone Source Experiment (MOOSE), an international air quality field campaign;
  • Disseminated policy-relevant results of advanced modeling and monitoring efforts through the USEPA, the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, scientific conferences, and nine peer-reviewed journal publications.

2003-2017          

Houston Advanced Research Center, The Woodlands, TX

Senior Research Scientist / Program Director, Air Quality Science

Developed new modeling, monitoring, and data infrastructure tools, e.g.

  • A microscale 3-D Eulerian forward and adjoint air quality model;
  • Computer Aided Tomography based on remote sensing and 4Dvar method;
  • A mobile laboratory equipped with a Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometer for real time ambient air monitoring and data broadcasting;
  • Google Maps/Earth-based Web portal for Houston air quality data.

Planned and managed major aspects of the Second Texas Air Quality Study (TexAQS II, 2005-2006), Study of Houston Atmospheric Radical Precursors (SHARP, 2009), and Benzene and other Toxics Exposure (BEE-TEX, 2015) field campaigns, including:

  • Aircraft and smart balloon flights;
  • Mobile and stationary in situ and remote sensing measurements;
  • Real-time meteorological and air quality forecasting;
  • Real-time source attribution and emissions measurements.

Air quality research program manager for the Texas Environmental Research Consortium (TERC). Responsibilities included:

  • Proposing for and budgeting over $20 million of external funds;
  • Writing strategic research plans and science synthesis reports;
  • Organizing public meetings of TERC Science Advisory Committee;
  • Reporting to the TERC Board and Executive Director;
  • Collaborating with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and USEPA Region 6 in providing input to ozone State Implementation Plan;
  • Conducting outreach to multiple stakeholders from local government, industry, regional planning organizations, and environmental NGOs;
  • Qualifying research teams, selecting research projects, drafting Scopes of Work, and working with contracts staff in issuing research contracts.

Managed projects with major regulatory impacts and/or public interest, e.g.

  • An emission inventory study that led to a cap-and-trade scheme for industrial emissions of highly reactive VOCs in the Houston region;
  • A source apportionment study that resulted in the expansion of the Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) ozone non-attainment area by the USEPA;
  • An air quality impact assessment of 17 proposed new coal-fired power plants in eastern Texas that attracted national and media attention.

2000-2002

MCNC, Research Triangle Park, NC

Member Technical Staff 3, 4                                  

Developed the Global Balance Environment Model (GLOBE), a 3-D global atmospheric and multi-media model and documented the model in peer-reviewed literature.

Won a contract from Dow Agrosciences to assess the Global Warming Potential of Vikane (sulfuryl fluoride) using GLOBE.

Secured a NARSTO-sponsored research project to evaluate the urban and regional reactivities of consumer product VOCs using a 3-D Eulerian air quality model.

Wrote a successful proposal in collaboration with NASA to the American Chemistry Council to evaluate the impacts of North American emissions on tropospheric ozone.

1993-2000

The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Project Leader, Environmental Specialist           

Provided scientific and issue management support on air quality and climate change to product stewards, global businesses, executive management, and corporate subsidiaries.

Constructed the Dow Chemistry-Climate Model (DOWCCM), a 3-D global radiative-dynamical-chemical model of the atmosphere.

Evaluated the Ozone Depletion Potential of Telone (1,3-dichloropropene) for Dow Elanco using DOWCCM. Telone was later approved by the EPA as a substitute for methyl bromide in agriculture.

Served on state, federal, and international panels on atmospheric research.

Wrote proposals for and supervised external atmospheric chemistry research through various trade associations. Research projects included:

  • Smog chamber/degradation product studies of oxygenated solvents;
  • Assessments of VOC impacts on tropospheric ozone and climate;
  • Modeling of atmospheric impacts of styrene emissions.

1992-1993

ICF Incorporated, Washington, DC

Senior Associate                                                       

Provided modeling and risk assessment support to the USEPA’s climate change and stratospheric ozone protection programs.

1991-1992

IT Corporation, Durham, NC

Scientist IV                                                                

Developed and evaluated models of human exposure, including HAPEM and pNEM.

Ran the ISC dispersion model for industrial clients and the USEPA.

1988-1991

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Research Associate                                                  

Constructed radiative transfer and photochemical codes for a stratospheric model.

1987-1988

Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

Research Associate                                                  

Developed efficient methods for modeling atmospheric radiative transfer.

1986-1987

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA

Research Associate                                                  

Investigated dynamical theories of the Antarctic ozone hole using a 3-D global model.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2021-2025

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Air, Climate, and Energy (ACE) Strategic Research Action Plan

Research Area Coordination Team: Concentration and Exposure Models

2021-2023

Atmosphere (MDPI journal)

Guest Editor, Special Issue, Michigan-Ontario Ozone Source Experiment (MOOSE)

2019-present

Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (LADCO)

Directors, Technical Oversight Committee

2018-present

National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA)

Criteria Pollutants, Monitoring, Emissions & Modeling, Air Toxics Committees

2017-2018

South Coast Air Quality Management District, California

Technical Advisory Group, Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study (MATES) V

2016-2018

Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project

Science Advisory Committee

2016

Texas Legislature, Sunset Advisory Commission

Public Testimony on Railroad Commission of Texas

2014-2015

Environmental Health Insights

Lead Guest Editor, Supplement on Ambient Air Quality

2012-2015

American Meteorological Society

Atmospheric Chemistry Committee

2012-2013

Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres

Guest Editor, Special Section, Study of Houston Atmospheric Radical Precursors

2005-2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Decision Support for Earth-Sun Science Research Results

Proposal Review Panel

2008-2009

Lamar University, Texas Air Research Consortium

Science Advisory Board

2005-2009

Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center

Houston Exposure to Air Toxics (HEATS) Review Committee

2003-2006

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Science Coordination Committee

1999-2002

Environmental Science and Pollution Research – International

Editorial Board

1998-2002

NARSTO

Reactivity Research Work Group

1998-2000

Styrene Information and Research Center

Air Fate Subgroup

1995-2000

California Air Resources Board

Reactivity Research Advisory Committee

1995-2000

Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association

Vice-Chair, VOC Reactivity Task Group

1994-2000

Chemical Manufacturers Association

Chair, Glycol Ethers Panels, VOC Work Group

Solvents Council, Atmospheric Reactivity Task Group

Atmospheric Research Council

Atmospheric Chemistry Technical Implementation Panel

1994-1995

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Contributing Author and Expert Reviewer

1989

United Nations Development Programme

Consultant, Transfer of Knowledge through Expatriate Nationals

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2011-2012

National Science Foundation, Pan American Advanced Studies Institute

Organizing Committee for a seminar for Latin American graduate students entitled, “Air Quality at the Interface: Mega Cities and Adjacent Agroecosystems.” Taught two sessions of the seminar.

1983

Ateneo de Manila University, Physics Department

Taught a course on Atmospheric Physics.

1977-1983

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Experimental Study Group

Calculus and physics tutor for freshman and sophomore courses.

HONORS AND AWARDS

2014

Marquis’ Who’s Who in America

2012

Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres

Editors’ Citation for Excellence in Refereeing

2012

Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association

Best Reviewers

1997

Strathmore’s Who’s Who

1980

Sigma Xi

RELEVANT TRAINING

2025

Managing the Workforce of the Future (State of Michigan)

2021

Bias and Diversity Training (State of Michigan)

2019

State Implementation Plan (SIP) Workshop (USEPA Region 5)

2019

Fit Leader Program (State of Michigan)

2012

Quick Urban and Industrial Complex (QUIC) Model (Los Alamos National Lab)

2011

Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model (NCAR)

2009

Texas Title V (Trinity Consultants)

Air Quality Permitting in Texas: New Source Review (Trinity Consultants)

2008

Gas Chromatography (Restek Corporation)

2007

GIS and Community Analysis (New Urban Research, Inc.)

2003

CALPUFF Dispersion Model (Earth Tech)

2000

SMOKE Emissions Model (MCNC)

1994

Quality Performance (Dow Chemical)

1991

Frontline Leadership (IT Corp.)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Geophysical Union

American Meteorological Society

Air and Waste Management Association

LANGUAGES

Fluent: English, Filipino

Advanced: French, German

Beginner: Spanish, Koine Greek

COMPUTER SKILLS

Programming Languages: FORTRAN, MATLAB, Python

Operating Systems: Unix, Linux, Windows

Geographical Information Systems: ArcGIS Pro

Business Applications: Microsoft Office Suite

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Technical Books

  1. E. P. Olaguer, 2017; Atmospheric Impacts of the Oil and Gas Industry, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 170 pp.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. E. P. Olaguer, M. Vaerten, 2026; “A Microscale Chemical Transport Model Simulation of an Ozone Episode in Detroit, Michigan,”Atmosphere, vol. 17, 139, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos17020139.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, S. Jeltema, T. Gauthier, D. Jermalowicz, A. Ostaszewski, S. Batterman, T. Xia, J. Raneses, M. Kovalchick, S. Miller, J. Acevedo, J. Lamb, J. Benya, A. Wendling, J. Zhu, 2024; “Correction: Landfill Emissions of Methane Inferred from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Mobile Ground Measurements, Atmosphere 2022, 13, 983,”https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15111360.
  3. E. P. Olaguer, Y. Su, C. A. Stroud, R. M. Healy, S. A. Batterman, T. I. Yacovitch, J. Chai, Y. Huang, and M. T. Parsons, 2023; “The Michigan-Ontario Ozone Source Experiment (MOOSE): An Overview,” Atmosphere, vol. 14, 1630, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14111630.
  4. Y. Xiong, J. Chai, H. Mao, N. Mariscal, T. Yacovitch, B. Lerner, F. Majluf, M. Canagaratna, E. P. Olaguer, E.P., and Y. Huang, 2023; “Examining the Summertime Ozone Formation Regime in Southeast Michigan Using MOOSE Ground-based HCHO/NO2 Measurements and F0AM Box Model. J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 128, e2023JD038943, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JD038943.
  5. E. P. Olaguer, 2023; “Combining Real-Time Ambient Air Measurements with Inverse Modeling to Estimate Oil and Gas Industry Emissions,” EM, Air & Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, PA (September).
  6. E. P. Olaguer, 2023; “Inverse Modeling of Formaldehyde Emissions and Assessment of Associated Cumulative Ambient Air Exposures at Fine Scale,” Atmosphere, vol. 14, 931, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14060931.
  7. E. P. Olaguer, Y. Hu, S. Kilmer, Z. E. Adelman, P. Vasilakos, M. T. Odman, M. Vaerten, T. McDonald, D. Gregory, B. Lomerson, and A. G. Russell, 2023; “Is There a Formaldehyde Deficit in Emissions Inventories for Southeast Michigan?”, Atmosphere, vol. 14, 461, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14030461.
  8. E. P. Olaguer, S. Jeltema, T. Gauthier, D. Jermalowicz, A. Ostaszewski, S. Batterman, T. Xia, J. Raneses, M. Kovalchick, S. Miller, J. Acevedo, J. Lamb, J. Benya, A. Wendling, J. Zhu, 2022; “Landfill Emissions of Methane Inferred from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Mobile Ground Measurements,” Atmosphere, vol. 13, 983, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13060983.
  9. E. P. Olaguer, 2021; “The Potential Ozone Impacts of Landfills,” Atmosphere, vol. 12, 877, https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos12070877.
  10. E. P. Olaguer, A. Robinson, S. Kilmer, J. Haywood, and D. Lehner, 2020; “Ethylene Oxide Exposure Attribution and Emissions Quantification Based on Ambient Air Measurements near a Sterilization Facility,” Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, vol. 17, 42; doi:10.3390/ijerph17010042.
  11. E. P. Olaguer, J. Stutz, M. H. Erickson, S. C. Hurlock, R. Cheung, C. Tsai, S. F.  Colosimo, J. Festa, A. Wijesinghe, and B. S. Neish, 2017; “Real Time Measurement of Transient Event Emissions of Air Toxics by Tomographic Remote Sensing in Tandem with Mobile Monitoring,” Atmos. Environ., vol. 150, 220-228.
  1. J. Stutz, S. C. Hurlock, S. F. Colosimo, C. Tsai, R. Cheung, J. Festa, O. Pikelnaya, S. Alvarez, J. H. Flynn, M. H. Erikson, and E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “A Novel Dual-LED based long-path DOAS Instrument for the Measurement of Aromatic Hydrocarbons,” Atmos. Environ., vol. 147, 121-132.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, E. Knipping, S. Shaw, and S. Ravindran, 2016; “Microscale Air Quality Impacts of Distributed Power Generation Facilities,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 66, 795-806.
  3. E. P. Olaguer, M. H. Erickson, A. Wijesinghe, B. S. Neish, J. Williams, and J. Colvin, 2016; “Updated Methods for Assessing the Impacts of Nearby Gas Drilling and Production on Neighborhood Air Quality and Human Health,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 66, 173-183.
  4. E. P. Olaguer, M. H. Erickson, A. Wijesinghe, and B. S. Neish, 2016; “Source Attribution and Quantification of Benzene Event Emissions in a Houston Ship Channel Community Based on Real Time Mobile Monitoring of Ambient Air,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 66, 164-172.
  5. E. P. Olaguer, 2015; “Overview of the Benzene and other Toxics Exposure (BEE-TEX) Field Study,” Environmental Health Insights, vol. 9(S4), 1-6, doi: 10.4137/EHI.S15654.
  6. J. Wormhoudt, E. C. Wood, W. B. Knighton, C. E. Kolb, S. C. Herndon, and E. P. Olaguer, 2015; “Vehicle Emissions of Radical Precursors and Related Species Observed in the 2009 SHARP Campaign,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 65, 699-706.
  7. M. Levy, R. Zhang, J. Zheng, A.L. Zhang, W. Xu, M. Gomez-Hernandez, Y. Wang, and E. Olaguer, 2014; “Measurements of Nitrous Acid (HONO) Using Ion Drift-Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry during the 2009 SHARP Field Campaign,” Atmos. Environ., vol. 94, 231–240.
  8. E. P. Olaguer, C. E. Kolb, B. Lefer, B. Rappenglück, R. Zhang, and J. P. Pinto, 2014; “Overview of the SHARP Campaign: Motivation, Design, and Major Outcomes,” J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 119, 2597-2610.
  9. M. Levy, R. Zhang, A. Khalizov, J. Zheng, D. Collins, C. Reed, X.-Y. Yu, W. Luke, J. Jayne, and E. Olaguer, 2013; “Measurements of Submicron Aerosols in Houston, Texas during the 2009 SHARP Field Campaign,” J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 118, 10,518–10,534.
  10. E. P. Olaguer, S. C. Herndon, B. Buzcu Guven, C. E. Kolb, M. J. Brown, and A. E. Cuclis, 2013; “Attribution of Primary Formaldehyde and Sulfur Dioxide at Texas City during SHARP/ Formaldehyde and Olefins from Large Industrial Releases (FLAIR) Using an Adjoint Chemistry Transport Model ,” J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 118, 11,317–11,326.
  11. B. Buzcu Guven, E. P. Olaguer, S. C. Herndon, C. E. Kolb, W. B. Knighton,and A. E. Cuclis, 2013; “Identification of the Source of Benzene Concentrations at Texas City during SHARP Using an Adjoint Neighborhood Scale Transport Model and a Receptor Model,” J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 118, 8023–8031.
  12. E. P.  Olaguer, 2013; “Application of an Adjoint Neighborhood Scale Chemistry Transport Model to the Attribution of Primary Formaldehyde at Lynchburg Ferry during TexAQS II,” J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 118, 4936–4946.
  13. H. Zhang, J. Li, Q. Ying, B. Buzcu Guven, and E. P. Olaguer, 2013; “Source Apportionment of Formaldehyde during TexAQS 2006 using a Source-Oriented Chemical Transport Model,” J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., vol. 118, 1525-1535.
  14. E. P. Olaguer, 2013; “Response to Comments by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding ‘The Potential Near Source Ozone Impacts of Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Emissions’,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 63, 127-128.
  15. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “Near Source Air Quality Impacts of Large Olefin Flares,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 62, 978-988.
  16. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “The Potential Near Source Ozone Impacts of Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Emissions,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 62, 966-977.
  17. E. P. Olaguer, 2011; “Adjoint Model Enhanced Plume Reconstruction from Tomographic Remote Sensing Measurements,” Atmos. Environ., vol. 45, 6980-6986, doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2011.09.020.
  18. W. Vizuete, H. E. Jeffries, T. W. Tesche, E. Olaguer, and E. Couzo, 2011; “Issues with Ozone Attainment Methodology for Houston, Texas,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 61, 238-253.
  19. B. Buzcu Guven and E. Olaguer, 2011; “Source Attribution of Formaldehyde Concentrations in Houston during TexAQS II and TRAMP,” Atmos. Environ., vol. 45, 4272-4280.
  20. E. P. Olaguer, B. Rappenglück, B. Lefer, J. Stutz, J. Dibb, R. Griffin, W. H. Brune, M. Shauck, M. Buhr, H. Jeffries, W. Vizuete, J. P. Pinto, 2009; “Deciphering the Role of Radical Precursors during the Second Texas Air Quality Study,” J. Air and Waste Manage. Assoc., vol. 59, 1258‐1277.
  21. L. Zhang, E. M. Constantinescu, A. Sandu, Y. Tang, T. Chai, G. R. Carmichael, D. Byun, D. and E. Olaguer, 2008; “An Adjoint Sensitivity Analysis and 4DVar Data Assimilation Study of Texas Air Quality,” Atmos. Environ., vol. 42, 5789-5806.
  22. E. P. Olaguer, H. Jeffries, G. Yarwood and J. Pinto, 2006; “Attaining the 8-Hour Standard in East Texas: A Tale of Two Cities,” EM, vol. 8, 26-30.
  23. E. P. Olaguer, 2002; “The Distribution of the Chlorinated Solvents Dichloromethane, Perchloroethylene, and Trichloroethylene in the Global Atmosphere,” Environ. Sci. & Pollut. Res., vol. 9, 175-182.
  24. E. P. Olaguer, H. Yang and K. K. Tung, 1992; “A Reexamination of the Radiative Balance of the Stratosphere,” J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 49, 1242-1263.
  25. H. Yang, E. Olaguer and K. K. Tung, 1991; “Simulation of the Present-day Atmospheric Ozone, Odd Nitrogen, Chlorine and Other Species Using a Coupled 2-D Model in Isentropic Coordinates,” J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 48, 442-472.
  26. H. Yang, K. K. Tung and E. P. Olaguer, 1990; “Non-geostrophic Theory of the Zonally Averaged Circulation, Part II:  Eliassen-Palm Flux Divergence and Isentropic Mixing Coefficient,” J. Atmos. Sci., vol. 47, 215-241.
  27. R. G. Prinn and E. P. Olaguer, 1981; “Nitrogen on Jupiter: A Deep Atmospheric Source,” J. Geophys. Res., vol. 86, 9895-9899.

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

  1. E. P. Olaguer, 2002; “An Efficient 3-D Model for Global Circulation, Transport, and Chemistry,” in The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and Its Applications, Atmospheric Modeling, vol. 130, D. P. Chock and G. R. Carmichael, eds., Springer-Verlag, New York, pp. 205-276.
  2. R. E. Dickinson, V. Meleshko, D. Randall, E. Sarachik, R. Silva-Dias, A. Slingo, A. Barros, О. Boucher, R. Cess, T. Charlock, L. Dümenil, A. Del Genio, R. Fu, P. Gleckler, J. Hansen, R. Lindzen, K. McNaughton, J. McWilliams, E. Maier-Reimer, G. Meehl, M. Miller, D. Neelin, E. Olaguer, T. Palmer, C. Penland, R. Pinker, D. Rind, V. Ramaswamy, A. Robock, M. Salby, C. Senior, M. Schlesinger, H. P. Schmid, Q. Q. Shao, K. Shine, H. Sundqvist, A. Vogelmann, A. J. Weaver, 1996; “Climate Processes,” in Climate Change 1995: The Science of Climate Change, J. T. Houghton, L. G. Meira Filho, B. A. Callander, N. Harris, A. Kattenberg, and K. Maskell, eds., Second Assessment Report, Working Group I, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, Great Britain, pp. 193-228.

News Articles, Editorials, and Blogs

  1. E. P. Olaguer, 2015; “Introductory Editorial: Ambient Air Quality (B),” Environmental Health Insights, vol. 9(S4), 25-26, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4137/EHI.S39424.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, D. Sterling, and J. Ward, 2015; “Ambient Air Quality (A): Guest Editors’ Introduction to the Supplement,” Environmental Health Insights, vol. 9(S1), 53-54, doi: 10.4137/EHI.S32524.
  3. E. Olaguer, 2015; “Real Time Monitoring: A Game-Changer for Industrial Fence Line Communities,” Environmental Justice in Action: Achieving Environmental Justice in Overburdened Communities, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, June 4, available at: https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2015/06/real-time-monitoring-a-game-changer-for-industrial-fence-line-communities/.
  4. E. Olaguer, 2012; “Measuring the Quality of Our Air,” Austin Statesman-American, November 8, available at: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/opinion/olaguer-measuring-the-quality-of-our-air/nS2FY/.
  5. E. P. Olaguer, 1999; “The Reactivity Research Work Group,” Environ. Sci. & Pollut. Res., vol. 6, 199.
  6. E. Olaguer, 1980; “An Inside View: The Evolving Personality of ESG (The Experimental Study Group),” Technology Review, vol. 87, A19-A21.

Research Project Reports

  1. E. P. Olaguer and J. Haywood, 2024; “Long-Term Dispersion Modeling of Hydrogen Sulfide in Kalamazoo for the Purpose of Sensor Placement,” Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Lansing, MI, November.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, 2024; “Inverse Modeling of Hydrogen Sulfide in Kalamazoo based on Monitoring Data,” Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Lansing, MI, May 7.
  3. E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “Near-Source Ozone Impacts of Oil and Gas Sites in the Eagle Ford Shale: A Microscale Modeling Assessment,” Environmental Defense Fund, Austin, TX.
  4. E. P. Olaguer and B. Lefer, 2014; “Measurement and Modeling of Ozone Impacts of Oil and Gas Activities in the Uinta Basin,” Western Energy Alliance, Denver, CO.
  5. E. P. Olaguer, B. Buzcu‐Guven, Z. Vernon, T. H. Stock, and J. Kwon, 2011; “Development of an Integrated Database of Air Pollution and Exposure Data for Houston, Texas,” Research Report No. 21, Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center, Houston, TX.

Research Management Reports

  1. E. P. Olaguer et al., 2009; “The 2009 TERC Science Synthesis,” Texas Environmental Research Consortium, Houston, TX.
  2. G. Beatty, E. Olaguer, M. Sattler, C. Klaus, R. Alvarez, G. Carmichael, W. Carter, R. Dickerson, S. Hildebrand, J. Merrill, D. Mobley, R. Parry, J. Pinto, J. Scire, 2007; “Strategic Research Plan: 2007-2009,” Texas Environmental Research Consortium, Houston, TX.
  3. R. Dickerson, S. Hildebrand, C. Klaus, J. Merrill, D. Mobley, E. Olaguer, J. Pinto, and M. Sattler, 2007; “Synthesis of TexAQS II Preliminary Conclusions and Recommendations,” Texas Environmental Research Consortium, Houston, TX.
  4. E. P. Olaguer, G. Yarwood, H. Jeffries and J. Smith, 2005; “New Research for the Texas SIP: A Science – Policy Synthesis,” Texas Environmental Research Consortium, Houston, TX.
  5. J. Hall, E. Olaguer, D. Hitchcock, D. Allen, 2004; “Strategic Research Plan: 2004-2007,” Texas Environmental Research Consortium, Houston, TX.
  6. D. Allen and E. Olaguer, 2004; “State of the Science of Air Quality in Eastern Texas: Major Scientific Findings and Recommendations,” Texas Environmental Research Consortium, Houston, TX.

U.S. Government Reports

  1. E. P. Olaguer, D. W. Byun, J. A. Dege, and P. J. Ostrowski, 1999; “Environmental Conditions,” VOC Reactivity Science Assessment, Reactivity Research Working Group, NARSTO. 
  2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1992; “An Assessment of Methodologies for Reporting Daily UV-B Levels to the Public,” prepared by ICF Incorporated for the Global Change Division under Contract No. 68-D0-0102.
  3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1992; “A Review of the Canadian Program for Public Reporting of UV Levels,” prepared by ICF Incorporated for the Global Change Division under Contract No. 68-D0-0101.
  4. T. Johnson, J. Capel, E. Olaguer and L. Wijnberg, 1992; “Estimation of Ozone Exposures Experienced by Urban Residents Using a Probabilistic Version of NEM,” prepared by IT Corp. for U.S. EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards under Contract No. 68-D0-0062.
  5. T. Johnson, J. Capel, E. Olaguer and L. Wijnberg, 1992; “Estimations of Ozone Exposures Experienced by Residents of the ROMNET Domain Using a Probabilistic Version of NEM,” prepared by IT Corp. for U.S. EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards under Contract No. 68-D0-0062.
  6. T. Johnson, J. Capel, R. Paul and E. Olaguer, 1992; “A Comparison of the Hazardous Air Pollutant Exposure Model (HAPEM) and the Human Exposure Model (HEM),” prepared by IT Corp. for U.S. EPA Emission Standards Division under Contract No. 68-D0-0062.
  7. E. P. Olaguer, 1991; “Precipitation Data in Support of EPA 1990 Trends Report,” prepared by IT Corp. for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards under Contract No. 68-D0-0119.

Industry Reports

  1. E. P. Olaguer, 2001; “Global Warming Potential of Sulfuryl Fluoride,” MCNC report to Dow Agrosciences, Indianapolis, IN.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, 1997; “The Ozone Depletion Potential of 1,3-Dichloropropene,” Report No. HET K-006409-043, Health and Environmental Research Laboratory, The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI.
  3. E. P. Olaguer, 1997; “The Dow Chemistry-Climate Model,” Report No. HET T3.07-000-000-063, Health and Environmental Research Laboratory, The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI.
  4. E. P. Olaguer, 1992; “Uncertainties in Current Models of Global Warming,” prepared by IT Corp. for the American Petroleum Institute, Washington DC.

Conference Proceedings

  1. E. P. Olaguer and J. P. Pinto, 2001; “A Three-Dimensional Model Assessment of the Global Distribution of Hexachlorobenzene,” in Organohalogen Compounds, vol. 52, J. H. Yang, ed., Catholic University of Daegu, Korea, pp. 420-423.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, 1998; “A Global 3-D Radiative-Dynamical-Chemical Model for Determining Large-Scale Impacts of Atmospheric Ozone Precursors,” proceedings of Photochemical Reactivity Workshop, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, May 12-14, Durham, NC.
  3. E. Olaguer, H. Yang and K. K. Tung, 1989; “Description of a Coupled 2-D Model of Dynamics, Radiation and Chemistry in Isentropic Coordinates,” in Two-Dimensional Intercomparison of Stratospheric Models, C. H. Jackson, R. K. Seals and M. J. Prather, eds., NASA Conference Publication 3042, pp. 116-118.
  4. H. Yang, K. K. Tung and E. P. Olaguer, 1988; “Two-D Model Simulation of Ozone Climatology and Year-to-year Variations,” in Proceedings of Quadriennial Ozone Symposium 1988, Goettingen, Germany, R. D. Bojkov and P. Fabian, eds., Deepak Publishing Co., pp. 613-616.

Presentations

  1. E. P. Olaguer, 2025; “Fine-Scale Modeling of Ozone in Detroit, Michigan,” presented at the 2025 Fall Membership Meeting, National Association of Clean Air Agencies, October 8, Alexandria, VA.
  2. E. P. Olaguer, 2025; “Modeling Ozone Transport in the Lake Michigan Region,” presented at the 2025 Spring Membership Meeting, National Association of Clean Air Agencies, May 14, The Woodlands, TX.
  3. E. P. Olaguer and J. Haywood, 2024; “Inverse Modeling of Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions Based on a Community Monitoring Network,” presented at the Guideline on Air Quality Models Conference, Air and Waste Management Association, November 15, Raleigh, NC.
  4. E. P. Olaguer, 2023; “Gaussian Plume Inverse Modeling of Methane Emissions from Landfills,” presented at the Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference, Air and Waste Management Association, November 14, Durham, NC.
  5. E. P. Olaguer, 2023; “Inverse Modeling of Formaldehyde Based on MOOSE Measurements,” presented at the Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference, Air and Waste Management Association, November 14, Durham, NC.
  6. E. P. Olaguer, 2022; “Twenty-first Century Tools for Environmental Protection: AQD’s Foray into Real-Time Monitoring, Fine-Scale Modeling, and Advanced Data Analytics,” invited presentation at the Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference, April 21, Novi, MI.
  7. E. P. Olaguer and C. Charon, 2021; “The Michigan-Ontario Ozone Source Experiment (MOOSE): An Update,” presented at the U.S.-Canada Air Quality Committee annual meeting, November 18.
  8. E. P. Olaguer, 2021; “Inverse Modeling of Ethylene Oxide Emissions,” invited presentation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Modeling Workshop, November 8-9.
  9. E. P. Olaguer, 2021; “Inverse Modeling Methods for Interpreting Real Time Ambient Air Measurements: An Update,” invited presentation at the Emerging Sensor Technologies and Data Analytics for Air Quality Monitoring Workshop, July 28-29, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
  10. E. P. Olaguer, 2020; “Non-attainment Strategy Discussion: Ozone Attainment in Southeast Michigan,” invited presentation at the Michigan Environmental Compliance Week, September 23, Lansing, MI.
  11. E. P. Olaguer, 2019; “Inverse Modeling Methods for Interpreting Real Time Ambient Air Measurements,” invited presentation at the Emerging Sensor Technologies and Data Analytics for Air Quality Monitoring Workshop, December 12, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
  12. E. P. Olaguer, 2019; “Inverse Modeling of Episodic Measurements for Conventional and Real Time Applications,” invited presentation at the Refinery and Chemical Industry Emissions Symposium, November 6-8, University of California, Davis, CA.
  13. E. P. Olaguer, 2019; “Update on the EGLE Air Quality Division,” invited presentation at the 2019 Fall Meeting of the West Michigan Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association, April 30, Grand Rapids, MI.
  14. E. P. Olaguer, 2019; “Ozone Attainment in Southeast Michigan: A Modeling Perspective,” invited presentation at the 2019 Clearing the Air Workshop, Michigan Manufacturers Association, April 11, Lansing, MI.
  15. E. P. Olaguer, 2017; “The Oil and Gas Patch: Real Time Monitoring, Emissions Quantification, and Air Quality Modeling,” invited presentation at the Women’s Transportation Seminar, Institute of Transportation Engineers, August 4, San Antonio, TX.
  16. E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “Air Quality, Health Impacts, and Real Time Monitoring: Lessons from Texas,” invited presentation at the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters Shale and Public Health Conference, November 16, Pittsburgh, PA.
  17. E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “The Oil and Gas Patch: Novel Techniques for Real Time Monitoring, Emissions Quantification, and Air Quality Impact Assessment,” invited presentation at the Sierra Club Earth, Wind, and Fire Conference, October 22-23, Dallas, TX.
  18. E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “Overview of the BEE-TEX Field Study,” invited presentation at the Pipeline Safety Trust Conference, October 20-21, New Orleans, LA.
  19. E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “Overview of the Benzene and other Toxics Exposure (BEE-TEX) Field Study,” presented at the 109th annual meeting of the Air and Waste Management Association, June 20-23, New Orleans, LA.
  20. E. P. Olaguer, 2016; “Mobile Monitoring, Data Broadcasting, and Source Attribution in Real Time,” invited presentation at the Symposium on the Public Health Dimensions of Oil and Gas Development: Tools, Strategies, and Collaboration, Center for Environmental Health, January 21-22, Pasadena, CA.
  21. E. P. Olaguer, J. Stutz, C. Kolb, S. C. Herndon, W. Vizuete, and M. H. Erickson, 2015; “The Benzene and other Toxics Exposure (BEE-TEX) Study,” presented at the 94th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, January 4-8, Phoenix, AZ.
  22. E. P. Olaguer, 2015; “High Resolution Inverse Modeling of Emissions in the Uinta Basin of Utah,” poster presented at the 94th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, January 4-8, Phoenix, AZ.
  23. E. P. Olaguer, 2014; “Real-Time Monitoring of Oil and Gas Site Emissions and Ambient Air Impacts,” presented at the Shale Oil and Gas Development Workshop, Eagle Ford Center for Research, Education, and Outreach, Texas A&M University, November 18, San Antonio, TX.
  24. E. P. Olaguer, 2014; “Neighborhood Scale Monitoring and Source Attribution of Air Toxics
    during BEE-TEX 2014,” presented at the National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program, March 26-28, Washington, DC.
  25. E. P. Olaguer, 2014; “Source Attribution and Fine Scale Impact Assessment of Oil and Gas Site Emissions,” presented at the 93rd annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, February 2-6, Atlanta, GA.
  26. E. P. Olaguer, 2013; “Near-Source Forward and Inverse Modeling of Reactive Chemicals from Industrial Emission Events,” presented at the 92nd annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, January 6-10, Austin, TX.
  27. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “Understanding Near-Source Air Quality Impacts of Flares and Other Large Refinery Emissions,” invited presentation at the Global Refining Strategies Summit, November 6, The Woodlands, TX.
  28. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “A Forward and Adjoint Neighborhood Scale Air Quality Model,” presented at the 11th Annual CMAS Models-3 Users’ Conference, October 15-17, Chapel Hill, NC.
  29. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “New Air Quality Monitoring and Modeling Tools for Sustainability and Green Manufacturing,” presented at the 32nd Annual Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering Meeting and Symposium, May 4-5, Houston, TX.
  30. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “Modeling Air Pollution at Fine Scales for Urban and Rural Applications,” presented at the Pan American Advanced Studies Institute, Air Quality at the Interface: Mega Cities and Adjacent Agroecosystems, August 8-16, La Plata, Argentina.
  31. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “Free Radicals and Radical Precursors in Urban Air Chemistry,” presented at the Pan American Advanced Studies Institute, Air Quality at the Interface: Mega Cities and Adjacent Agroecosystems, August 8-16, La Plata, Argentina.
  32. E. P. Olaguer, 2012; “The SHARP Campaign: Why It Matters,” presented at the 91st annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, January 22-26, New Orleans, LA.
  33. E. P. Olaguer, 2011; “Air Quality Monitoring and Modeling on the Neighborhood Scale,” invited seminar, Texas A&M University, September 14, College Station, TX.
  34. E. P. Olaguer, 2010; “Beyond SHARP: Primary Formaldehyde from Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in the Gulf of Mexico Region,” poster presented at 2010 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, December 12-17, San Francisco, CA.
  35. E. Olaguer, 2010; “Formaldehyde Monitoring in the Barnett Shale: Implications for Oil and Gas Emission Inventories,” presented at the 2010 Ozone Technical Forum, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, September 15, Cheyenne, WY.
  36. E. P. Olaguer, 2010; “An Emissions Monitoring and Attribution System (EMAS) for the Petrochemical Industry,” presented at the Air Measurement Workshop, April 26, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  37. E. P. Olaguer, 2010; “Preliminary Results from the Study of Houston Atmospheric Radical Precursors (SHARP) and their Implications for Texas SIPs,” keynote presentation at the 3rd Annual State of the Air Address of the Greater Houston Association for Smog Prevention/Mothers for Clean Air, February 24, Houston, TX.
  38. E. P. Olaguer, B. Lefer, B. Rappenglück, and J. P. Pinto, 2010; “Scientific and Policy Motivations behind the Study of Houston Atmospheric Radical Precursors (SHARP),” presented at the 90th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, January 17-21, Atlanta, GA.
  39. E. P. Olaguer, B. Lefer, B. Rappenglück, and J. P. Pinto, 2009; “Observations of Radical Precursors during TexAQS II,” presented at the 2009 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, December 14-18, San Francisco, CA.
  40. E. Olaguer, 2009; “Radical Precursors: New Perspectives from Texas Research,” presented at the 2009 Ozone Technical Forum, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, December 8, Cheyenne, WY.
  41. E. P. Olaguer, 2008; “Status of Air Quality Research: Policy-Relevant Results and Uncertainties,” invited presentation at Houston’s Air Research: What We Know, What Has Worked, Why It Matters, October 16, Rice University, Houston, TX.
  42. E. P. Olaguer and J. P. Pinto, 2008; “TexAQS II and the TERC Research Program,” presented at the 88th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society, January 20-24, New Orleans, LA.
  43. E. P. Olaguer, 2005; “The Science and Politics of Attaining the 8-Hour Ozone Standard in East Texas,” invited presentation at 4th Annual CMAS Models-3 Users’ Conference, September 28, Chapel Hill, NC.
  44. E. P. Olaguer, 2004; “Modeling Compliance with the 8-Hour Standard,” invited presentation at Houston Air Quality: Meeting the Ozone Standards, October 6, Rice University, Houston, TX.
  45. E. P. Olaguer, 2003; “Overview of the Texas Environmental Research Consortium’s Air Quality Program,” presented at the Outreach Workshop for University of Houston – EPA Air Quality Projects, December 16, University of Houston, Houston, TX.
  46. E. P. Olaguer, 2002; “A 3-D Global Multi-Media Model for Application to Residual Risk Assessment,” presented at CRC Air Toxics Modeling Workshop, February 26-27, The Woodlands, TX.
  47. E. P. Olaguer, 2000; “The Implications of Long-range Transport for VOC Reactivity,” presented at 93rd annual meeting and exhibition of the Air and Waste Management Association, Salt Lake City, UT.
  48. E. P. Olaguer, 1996; “The Dow 3-D Global Chemistry-Climate Model,” poster presented at 1996 Fall Convention of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA.
  49. E. P. Olaguer, 1995; “A 3-D Model for Assessing Ozone Depletion Potentials of Short-Lived Fumigants,” presented at 210th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, Chicago, IL.
  50. E. P. Olaguer, 1995; “Reactivity: Complexities and Controversies,” presented at the Reactivity Workshop of the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, August 7, Washington, DC.
  51. E. P. Olaguer and R. E. Bailey, 1994; “Global Change and Air Quality: Linkages Involving Tropospheric Chemistry,” presented at 87th annual meeting and exhibition of the Air and Waste Management Association, Cincinnati, OH.
  52. E. P. Olaguer, 1993; “UV-B and Column Ozone: Trends and Issues,” presented at 86th annual meeting and exhibition of the Air and Waste Management Association, Denver, CO.
  53. E. P. Olaguer, 1992; “A Summary of Key Uncertainties in Scientific Projections of Global Warming,” presented at 85th annual meeting and exhibition of the Air and Waste Management Association, Kansas City, MO.
  54. K. K. Tung, H. Yang and E. Olaguer, 1988; “Theoretical Study of Polar and Global Ozone Changes Using a Coupled Radiative-Dynamical 2-D Model,” Polar Ozone Workshop, Aspen, CO.
  55. E. Olaguer and R. Prinn, 1987; “On the Possibility of Reverse Circulations in the Spring Antarctic Lower Stratosphere,” presented at 1987 Fall Convention of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA.
  56. R. Prinn, E. Olaguer and A. Golombek, 1987; “A Limited-Resolution Balance Equation 3-D Chemical-Dynamical-Radiative Model,” presented at the Sixth Conference on the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Middle Atmosphere, Baltimore, MD.

Theses

  1. E. Olaguer, 1986; “Solar Activity and Middle Atmospheric Dynamics,” Ph.D. thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
  2. E. Olaguer, 1982; “A Lagrangian Mean Description of Stratospheric Tracer Transport,” S.M. thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.
  3. E. Olaguer, 1980; “Calculations of Temperature and Salinity with a Three-Pipe Model of the Ocean,” S.B. thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND CITATIONS

  1. Devereaux, B., 2022; “Factory ‘Working Out Kinks’ Excluded from Drone Search for Toxic Chemicals in Kalamazoo,” MLive, September 15, available at: https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2022/09/factory-working-out-kinks-excluded-from-drone-search-for-toxic-chemicals-in-kalamazoo.html.
  2. Devereaux, B., 2022; “Drone Sniffs Out Toxic Chemicals above Kalamazoo Wastewater Treatment Plant,” MLive, September 7, available at: https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2022/09/drone-sniffs-out-toxic-air-above-kalamazoo-wastewater-treatment-plant.html.
  3. Cummings, M., 2017; “Delaying the Ozone Standards Hasn’t Stopped Houston’s Progress,” Houston Public Media, June 8, available at: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2017/06/08/204118/delaying-the-ozone-standards-hasnt-stopped-houstons-progress/.
  4. Guerin, E., 2016; “LA-area Refineries Emit up to 12 Times More Toxic Chemicals than Reported,” 89.3KPCC, December 29, available at: http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/12/29/67663/la-area-refineries-emit-up-to-12-times-more-toxic/.
  5. Wray, D., 2016; “TCEQ Proposes Taking Galena Park Off the Air Pollutant Watch List for Benzene Emissions,”Houston Press, November 15, available at: http://www.houstonpress.com/news/tceq-proposes-taking-galena-park-off-the-air-pollutant-watch-list-for-benzene-emissions-8948323.
  6. Wray, D., 2016; “The Way We Currently Monitor Air Pollution Near the Ship Channel Sucks, Researchers Say,” Houston Press, March 28, available at: http://www.houstonpress.com/news/the-way-we-currently-monitor-air-pollution-near-the-ship-channel-sucks-researchers-say-8263528.
  7. Wray, D., 2016; “Scientists Discover Pipelines Belching Benzene in East Houston,” Houston Press, February 23, available at: http://www.houstonpress.com/news/scientists-discover-pipelines-belching-benzene-in-east-houston-8181569.
  8. Fehling, D., 2016; “Houston, A Crude Oil Hub with More Storage Tanks and Caverns,” Houston Public Media, February 23, available at: http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2016/02/23/138720/houston-a-crude-oil-hub-with-more-storage-tanks-and-caverns/.
  9. Fehling, D., 2016; “Scientists Urge Action as They Trace Source of Toxic Vapors in Houston Communities,” Houston Public Media, February 22, available at: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2016/02/22/138530/scientists-urge-action-as-they-October 26trace-source-of-toxic-vapors-in-houston-communities/.
  10. Tresaugue, M., 2015; “Refinery Neighbors Hope to Breathe Easier after Air Pollution Study,” Houston Chronicle, February 23, available at: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/science-environment/article/Refinery-neighbors-hope-to-breathe-easier-after-6079972.php.
  11. Cohen, C., 2015; “Prop 1 Projects, Air Quality, and Mel Chin,” Houston Matters, February 4, available at: http://www.houstonmatters.org/show/2015/02/04/prop-1-projects-air-quality-and-mel-chin-houston-matters-for-wednesday-february-4-2015.
  12. Smith-Hopkins, J., 2014; “North Texas Fracking Zone Sees Growing Health Worries,” Huffington Post, December 11, available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/11/north-texas-fracking-health-worries_n_6310678.html.
  13. Smith-Hopkins, J., 2014; “Health Worries Pervade North Texas Fracking Zone,” Center for Public Integrity, December 11, available at: http://www.publicintegrity.org/2014/12/11/16396/health-worries-pervade-north-texas-fracking-zone.
  14. Hiller, J. and Tedesco, J., 2014; “A New Pollution Monitor Planned, but Gaps Remain in the Eagle Ford,” San Antonio Express-News, October 26, available at: http://www.expressnews.com/business/eagle-ford-energy/article/A-new-pollution-monitor-planned-but-gaps-remain-5846397.php.
  15. Satija, N., 2014; “In DFW, Little Traction on Improving Air Quality,” Texas Tribune, July 16, available at: https://www.texastribune.org/2014/07/16/dfw-struggles-air-quality-improvements/.
  16. Martyn, A., 2013; “Why Denton’s Air Quality Is the Worst in Texas,” Dallas Observer, November 8, available at: http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/why-dentons-air-quality-is-the-worst-in-texas-7108471.
  17. Harris, R., 2013; “Houston’s Petrochemical Industry, Source of Jobs and Smog,” National Public Radio, May 31, available at: http://www.npr.org/2013/05/31/187459766/houstons-petrochemical-industry-source-of-jobs-and-smog.
  18. Lobet, I., 2012; “CT scans will take fresh look at air in 2 Houston communities,” Houston Chronicle, December 2, available at: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/CT-scans-will-take-fresh-look-at-air-in-2-Houston-4085458.php.
  19. Wilonsky, R., 2012; “Gas-drilling Opponents Hope New Study Showing an Increase in Smog Levels Plays a Part in Dallas’ New Ordinance, Dallas Morning News, September 4, available at: http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/2012/09/gas-drilling-opponents-hope-new-study-showing-an-increase-in-ozone-levels-plays-part-in-dallas-new-ordinance.html/.
  20. Gorman, P., 2011; “Blowing Smoke,” Forth Worth Weekly, September 14, available at: http://www.fwweekly.com/2011/09/14/blowing-smoke/.
  21. Tresaugue, M., 2011; “TCEQ: Turning Up Refinery Flares Could Fix Houston’s Air,” Houston Chronicle, May 25, available at: http://fuelfix.com/blog/2011/05/25/tceq-turning-up-refinery-flares-could-fix-houstons-air/.
  22. Harman, G., 2011; “Fracking’s Short, Dirty Story,” San Antonio Current, January 5, available at: http://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/frackings-short-dirty-story/Content?oid=2289724.
  23. Tresaugue, M., 2009; “Scientists Look at Factory Flares’ Impact on Houston Smog,” Houston Chronicle, May 25, available at: http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/baytown-news/article/Scientists-look-at-factory-flares-impact-on-1748841.php.