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DFW cities to encourage commercial recycling

By Julie Thibodeaux

While residential curbside recycling programs have become standard for metropolitan areas across the U.S., now cities, including some in North Texas, want local businesses to do their part.

Denton group tackles ethics of gas drilling

July 31, 2012

As a philosophy professor at the University of North Texas, Dr. Adam Briggle is an expert at ethical debates. But last year, he found himself in the middle of real-world problem solving when he agreed to head up the Denton Stakeholder Advisory Group.

BRIT launches mobile app for plant ID

July 29, 2012

BRIT is keeping up with the digital age.

The 25-year-old research and education center in Fort Worth houses a world-class botanical research library and herbarium that offers a resource for botanists, environmentalists, teachers, students and gardeners.