Climate Change

Mar 07 2018, Julie Ryan

Climate change in North Texas to be addressed at free symposium

The North Texas Climate Change Symposium on March 9 at Belo Mansion in Dallas is a free event hosted by the city and the Dallas Bar Association to educate attendees on local climate issues. Featuring 13 speakers, including keynote Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, it covers topics like climate resilience, justice, and economic impacts.

Feb 23 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

New coalition aims to unite DFW sustainability leaders

UTA's Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact invites sustainability stakeholders to meet March 1 to create a Regional Center of Expertise. Courtesy of Storyblock.

Feb. 19, 2018

Environmental entities abound in North Texas and UTA’s sustainability director wants to unite them to boost their regional impact.

Feb 09 2018, Julie Ryan

North Texas cities combating climate change from bottom up

Dallas and Fort Worth are among 12 Texas cities that have signed the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. Above, City of Dallas Environmental Quality Department at a recent Clean Air Action Day. Courtesy of Green Dallas Facebook page.

Feb. 9, 2018

Jan 02 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Year in Review: North Texas greenies persisted in 2017

2017 was a challenging year for environmentalists. It started with the inauguration of a fossil-fuel loving President who immediately began rolling back environmentalists' gains. However, the set-backs only inspired North Texas greenies to push their eco-friendly agendas in creative ways.

Dec 08 2017, GSDFW

Opinion: DFW business leaders to Congress: Act on climate!

North Texas business leaders urge Congress to implement a CO2 price, promoting economic opportunities and sustainability. The Citizens’ Climate Lobby promotes a market-based proposal with a national CO2 fee, revenue return to households, and border adjustment. Broad support exists, with bipartisan interest in Congress, encouraging local leaders to advocate for carbon pricing.

Nov 07 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Oct 17 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Luminant Energy to close Big Brown and Sandow coal plants

North Texans environmentalists are cheering the news that two notorious Texas smog monsters are meeting their demise. On Friday, Luminant Energy announced closures of its two-unit Sandow Power Plant in Milam County and its two-unit Big Brown Power Plant in Freestone County.

Sep 14 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Donations to green nonprofits boosted on North Texas Giving Day

On North Texas Giving Day, donations of $25 or more are enhanced with bonus dollars to support local environmental and animal welfare nonprofits. Participating groups include those addressing climate change solutions and promoting conservation, such as Texas Trees Foundation and Humane Society of North Texas.

Sep 06 2017, GSDFW

Electric vehicle fest to be held Saturday in Grapevine

North Texas' National Drive Electric Week celebration will be held Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to noon at Grapevine Mills Mall. Photo courtesy of North Texas Tesla Owners.

Sept. 6, 2017

Electric vehicles can be seen everywhere in the Metroplex these days, defying the image of truck-loving North Texas.

Sep 05 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Energy Transfer Partners protest to be held in Dallas on Friday

North Texas environmentalists are joining a national day of action against Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the parent company of Dakota Access, LLC, which developed the controversial Dakota Access pipeline.