Experts deliver mixed outlook at ‘Energy Summit’ in Addison
Here's a wrap-up of the two-day Earth, Wind and Fire Energy Summit hosted by the Dallas Sierra Club in Addison Oct. 4-5.
Oct. 8, 2014
Good news! Bad news!
Clean Air
Solar expert Dan Lepinski powers North Texas events with sunshine
Many North Texans know Dan Lepinski as the "solar shuttle guy." Lepinski will be powering the stage at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on Oct. 11 at Cedar Hill State Park. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.
Sept. 22, 2014
Dan Lepinski is fired up about solar.
McKinney group nudging residents into adopting green lifestyle
Naturally McKinney wants to show families the path to green living. Above, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the local green amenities located in McKinney. Courtesy of the McKinney Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Sept. 16, 2014
Dallas’ Green Fest to be held on Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
The city of Dallas hosts its Green Fest on Sept. 20 on the Continental Avenue Bridge, which reopened as pedestrian friendly park in June. Photos courtesy of the city of Dallas.
'Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit' to offer primer on energy in Addison
The Earth, Wind, & Fire Energy Summit will address all forms of energy Oct. 4-5 in Addison.
Photos courtesy of Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit.
Aug. 20, 2014
Group petitions Perot Museum to add environmental consequences to fracking exhibit
The Texas Action Coalition for the Environment is gathering signatures on a petition to request that the Perot Museum add information regarding the hazards of fracking to its energy exhibit. Courtesy TACE.
Aug. 13, 2014
Dallas activist Rita Beving takes on tough environmental issues in North Texas
Dallas activist leader and Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award winner Rita Beving speaks outside a Texas Water Development Board hearing in Arlington in May against the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Photo courtesy of Texas Green Report.
July 29, 2014
Teens gearing up for Solar Car Challenge in Fort Worth
This year 25 U.S. high schools will be competing at the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway July 21-22. A two-day cross country trip to Austin follows. Photos courtesy of the Solar Car Challenge.
July 15, 2014
High school students from across the country may be modeling the cars of the future at Texas Motor Speedway next week.
Arlington Conservation Council cruises parade in solar-powered float
The Arlington Conservation Council shows off their solar-powered float made with recycled material for the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Paul Knudsen.
July 7, 2014