White on Pratt on Texas tonight

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Kathleen Hartnett White, Director of the Foundation’s Center for Natural Resources will appear on the “Pratt on Texas” program (KFYO 790 AM – Lubbock) at 6:10 p.m. tonight. White and host Robert Pratt will discuss the new 8-hour ozone standard released last night by the Environmental Protection Agency. To listen live, click here.

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