Meghna Tare, the director of the UTA Office of Sustainability, will speak about ways UTA is striving to become a leader in campus sustainability through greening facility operations, championing innovative research, encouraging student projects, promoting an environmentally and sustainability focused curriculum and sponsoring public service. Free.
Ann Drumm will discuss anticipated climate impacts in North Texas and prospects for regional climate resilience planning, which is as important as efforts to mitigate greenhouse gases. Free.
Dallas Young Sierrans, host of this local event and part of the nationwide actions, invite you to help bring attention to local effects of climate change and to show that people oppose the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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The North Central Texas Environmental Stewardship Forum is dedicated to bringing together North Central Texas agencies to share best practices, lessons learned and resources to support environmental initiatives. The NCTESF’s efforts are culminating in its annual conference.
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Free screening of Gasland Part II with appearance by the director Josh Fox. Donations of any amount to help offset expenses are welcomed. Special appearances by Gasland stars Deborah Rogers, Calvin Tillman and Steven Lipsky.
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m.
Meet and greet reps from local environmental organizations. See clean energy demos and plug-in vehicles on display. Popcorn and full bar available starting at 6 pm. Bar-style seating in theater
Event is sponsored by Working Films Reel Power, Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project, Texas Drought Project, North Central Texas Communities Alliance, FWCANDO and director Josh Fox.
Free screening of Gasland Part II with appearance by the director Josh Fox. While admission is free to the public, donations of any amount to the historic Texas Theatre are welcomed. RSVP.
In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar-nominated film Gasland, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level.
Event is sponsored by Working Films Reel Power, Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project, Texas Drought Project, North Central Texas Communities Alliance, FWCANDO and director Josh Fox.
Local environmental groups co-sponsoring the event will be in the lobby following the film to answer questions.
Join UNT Sustainability and its event partners, Schneider Electric & HKS Architects, at DFW's premier networking event for sustainability professionals. Meet individuals from the public and private sectors and start conversations that build long-lasting partnerships. Ticket price includes refreshments and one free drink of your choice. $15.
The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's annual awards luncheon, honoring green advocates and professionals in North Texas. $75/ members; $45/members. Brief tour of the Arboretum @ 11 a.m.
The march, held in conjunction with world-wide marches, protests the maker of GMO seeds. Starts at Dallas City Hall and proceeds down Young Street past the OmniHotel and the Dallas Morning News and Belo/WFAA admin. offices.
Join the Dallas and the Fort Worth MoveOn Councils for a presentation developed by Public Citizen on the issues relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which critics describe as the ultimate "corporate power grab." Bob Cash, director of the Texas Fair Trade Coalition in Austin, will speak about attempts to "fast track" the TPP trade agreement and the negative impact it would have on jobs and the economy if passed. Dallas activist Gary Stuard will speak on the environmental impact.