Public Policy

Citizens Climate Lobby, Arlington Chapter: Coffee & Climate Action - Arlington

We'll be writing letters to Congress and newspapers to ask for action on climate change.

Info: Paula Luna, thelunas@prodigy.net

2017 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards - Dallas

The annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards honors North Texas' green businesses, professionals, organizations, nonprofits and volunteers.

This year's honorary speaker is Lee Stetson as John Muir.

Tarrant Greens: Monthly Meeting - Fort Worth

Iit was determined by consensus to reach out to a particular area of the county to investigate opportunities for service and, potentially, to make a larger impact on the political front. The Northside of Fort Worth was chosen as the spot.

Lupita, Eva's manager, has planned to set aside enough space for us to have our meeting, so an RSVP would be helpful. It is a small taqueria, so seating space is limited.

Citizens' Climate Lobby: Congressional Call-In Day

Call your U.S. Congressional Representatives in conjunction with Citizens' Climate Lobby's trip to D.C. lobbying for a carbon tax. Our local CCL Chapters will be representing DFW in D.C.

Citizens Climate Lobby, Fort Worth Chapter: Meeting - Fort Worth

Monthly meeting of this bipartisan lobby group aimed at creating the political will for a sustainable world. Info: Andrea Garcia, garcia.andrea125@gmail.com.

Clean Eco Meetup - Dallas

Monthly gathering of DFW environmental groups and activists to share information on local issues.

This month's meeting will cover:

- Legislative Wrap Up - and where do we go from here?

- Exxon protest - and others

- Arlington injection wells

- Clean Water event/water efforts citywide

Info: Rita Beving, Dallas Sierra Club, 214-557-2271 or antiquerita@aol.com.

Texas Campaign for the Environment: What Went Down in the Texas Leg - Webinar

Join our program staff for a one-hour, interactive webinar reviewing how environmental issues fared at the 2017 Texas legislative session. We will go over the results of our legislative agenda and what comes next. There is no cost to participate. Register on website.