NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Lots of oil, little production: What to know about Venezuelan energy
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Center for the United States and Mexico, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and a lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-nyt
Maduro says the real reason for Trump's Venezuela fixation is oil — is he right?
The Guardian
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-tg
Maduro alleges that US strikes in Caribbean are about oil, not drug trade cleanup
Dominica News Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-dno
How people with vision loss judge approaching cars
An article features collaborative Rice research into collision judgments made by people with visual impairment, specifically age-related macular degeneration. Co-author Patricia DeLucia, professor of psychological sciences and associate dean for research at Rice’s School of Social Sciences, is quoted.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-fut
How people with visual impairments evaluate approaching cars
Archyde
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-arch
EPA finally approves Texas' national park pollution plans after years of insisting they were too weak
Daniel Cohan, professor of civil and environmental engineering and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-msn
EPA lets Texas coal off the hook as park views pay the price
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-hh
Why a megachurch in The Woodlands is taking its Christian conservative activism to 'woke' regions
Michael Emerson, the Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-msn
'NBC 10 News Today'
A broadcast mentions Rice research that has linked financial stress to poor sleep.
WCAU-TV (Philadelphia)
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-wcau
The best business schools in the United States? Here are the top 25
An article mentions that Rice Business is ranked No. 1 nationally by Niche.
USA Today's List Wire
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-usat
HOUSTON/TEXAS
'Anger' could sway the Houston City Council runoff as election day approaches
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-hpm
'ABC 13 Eyewitness News'
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-ktrk
'Fox 26 Morning News'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-kriv
KRLD-AM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-krld
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Contamination deepens climate anxiety in vulnerable communities
An article features collaborative Rice research into the spread of industrial contaminants during major storms. Co-authors include Jim Elliott, the David W. Leebron Professor of Sociology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience; research scientist Phylicia Lee Brown; and graduate student Stephen Brown.
Water Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-wo
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Plastic: From movie wisdom to environmental menace
An article mentions collaborative Rice research into developing a biodegradable material that may replace plastic.
Southern Maryland News
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-smn
SPORTS
Texas Longhorns left out of playoffs after starting the season ranked No. 1
An article mentions that Rice's football team is scheduled to face Texas State University Jan. 2 in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-hpm
Record 9 American Conference teams to play in 2025 bowl season
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-ta
Bobcats to face Rice in Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
TXST.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-tsu
Texas State football to face Rice in Armed Forces Bowl game in Fort Worth
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-aas
After overcoming early trouble, Florida sweeps No. 7 Rice to advance to second round
An article mentions that Rice's volleyball team lost to the University of Florida 3-0 Dec. 5 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
FloridaGators.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-uf
Lady Rebels fall to Rice on the road
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 75-50 Dec. 6.
UNLVRebels.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-8-unlv