Molly Rooke: Environmental Advocate
July 10, 2011
Environment
Green retail business growing in Fort Worth
July 5, 2011
Cowtown is a little greener these days, thanks to Liz Johnston.
The 29-year-old Fort Worth native said growing up she’d never been particularly eco-conscious but her priorities shifted when she became pregnant with her first child. As an expecting mother, she became vigilant about what she ate, cleaned with and put into her home. Her concern was not only for her unborn daughter’s health but for the world she would inherit.
Weekly Conversation: Big Changes In Store for Dallas Streets?
June 29, 2011
By Brandolon Barnett
Discussing Biking as Green Business, the Bike Friendly Concept, and Dallas's New Bike Plan
This Summer... Beating the Heat With Clean Cars
Rapidly rising gas prices across the country are shining a spotlight on the dire consequences of America’s dependence on oil. The transportation sector accounts for nearly two-thirds of the more than 19 million barrels of oil consumed each day in the United States.
The largest percentage is consumed by passenger cars and light duty trucks, such as SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks.
Richland College Awarded Prestigious LEED Platinum Green Building Certification
Richland College has announced that its 118,000-square-foot Sabine Hall science building has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
Public comments still being accepted for Tar Sands Pipeline
A 1700-mile Keystone XLpipeline is due here in Texas in 2012.
Larry Hagman Stars in Earth Day Dallas
April 28, 2011
TV legend and solar-energy advocate Larry Hagman brought star power to Dallas’ inaugural Earth Day celebration.
Green community turns out at Earth Day Dallas to spotlight local issues
April 25, 2011
Local organizers turned out at Dallas Earth Day to bring attention to issues affecting our air and water. They urged everyone to take these steps:
North Texas Goes Green for Earth Day
There were many Earth Celebrations around the DFW metroplex these past two weeks, and unlike previous years, all of the events somehow managed to escape rainfall.
Some of these celebrations have been highly successful for the past few years including Plano's Live Green Expo and Oak Cliff Earth Day.
Now in its fifth year, Plano's Live Green Expo featured a wide range of exhibitors, and included rain barrel workshops, square-foot gardening, electric/hybrid cars, and more.