Did you know heat beneath the earth's surface can generate electricity and heat our homes and businesses? Maria Richards, coordinator of the Southern Methodist University Geothermal Laboratory, will discuss this resource that could provide pollution-free heat for homes and businesses and
in some areas of our state steam for generating electricity. Hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Free.
One of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the U.S., this annual free two-day festival showcases green vendors and organizations. Hours from 10 am to 6 pm. Parking is $10.
Learn about cohousing and the vision of Dallas Cohousing, a plan to retrofit an existing building in urban Dallas. The group has targeted a property close to downtown in the Cedars neighborhood, with room for 10-12 households. Contact: angela@dallascohousing.org.
Join Environment Texas at the TCE office for an evening of reaching out to supporters. Share dinner and make calls. Contacts: Jennifer at jennifer@greencorps.org or Robin at rozzybird@hotmail.com.
Join Environment Texas to educate and reach out to new supporters and build the clean energy movement. Followed by a picnic at the park. Contact: jennifer@greencorps.org.
Environment Texas is hosting an action meeting to discuss media outreach for the upcoming activist workshop and press conference. Learn more about the campaign for clean air. Contact: jennifer@greencorps.org.
The Sierra Club will introduce two campaigns: Beyond TXU, a campaign to hold TXU accountable for its emissions from coal plants; and 100 Days of Climate Action, a campaign to secure Obama’s commitment to clean energy. Guest speaker Al Armendariz of the Beyond Coal Campaign. Contact: Flavia.Delafuente@SierraClub.org.
Meeting of the Dallas chapter of the national grassroots organization. Members advocate climate change awareness through letter writing and lobbying.
Meetings are free and open to the public. Details TBA.