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Massive Bitcoin facility underway in Navarro County, warns coalition

Environmentalists, concerned about a massive Bitcoin mining facility in Navarro County, Texas, will join public interest groups and experts in raising awareness of the industry's risks to the power grid, utility rates, and natural resources. Critics argue that the facility could destabilize the grid and increase electric rates.

'Lights Out Texas' is for the birds

"Lights Out Texas" urges residents to turn off lights between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. during peak migration months to prevent bird collisions. Texas, a key migration route, sees up to a billion birds affected by lit buildings. The campaign involves organizations like Texan by Nature and Texas A&M University.

EarthX gives sustainability a giant forum at Fair Park

EarthX, founded by Dallas philanthropist Trammell S. Crow, is a large Earth Day festival held April 26-28 at Fair Park, Dallas. It features eco-exhibitors, conferences, the EarthxFilm festival, the Tiny House Village, the Vegan Village, and new additions like the EarthX app and EarthxLeague.

EARTHx growing exponentially with new name, new leader

EARTHx, formerly Earth Day Texas, grew from a Dallas event into the world's largest eco-expo. With a new name and CEO Steven Kornajcik, EARTHx aims to educate and provide solutions for environmental issues, hosting diverse initiatives like EARTHxFilm to attract both national and international attendees.

Earth Day Texas dives into ocean advocacy with new exhibits, keynote Sylvia Earle

This year, ocean health will be a focus of the festival with keynote speaker oceanographer and environmentalist Sylvia Earth, along with exhibits, film screenings and a dive pool from Go Dive Now.

April 19, 2017

Starting Friday, Earth Day Texas will once again descend on Dallas with a few things you'll remember from past years and a number of things new as well. Here is a snapshot:

What’s New in 2017

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Don’t throw that turkey grease – or any cooking oils – down the drain

Turkey season is gearing up and it’s time for families to consider not only how to cook the turkey, but also how to get rid of the turkey grease at the end of the day. 

Around the Metroplex, cities work hard to make sure residents know not to just throw that grease down the drain. While in the past many folks have done that, it is a big environmental no-no these days.

Environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr to headline 2016 SXSW Eco in Austin

March 8, 2016

Environmental activist and attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to headline the 2016 SXSW Eco Conference in Austin, bringing a powerful presence to help open the sixth annual event this coming October.

SXSW Eco brings an array of environmentalists, technology experts, business leaders and designers together each year to share their ideas for creating a brighter, greener future.