SMU Environmental Society makes being 'green' look easy – and fun
The SMU Environmental Society picked up trash during a "Hippy Hike" at Elm Fork Greenbelt last fall. Photos courtesy of the club.
March 2, 2015
By Rita Cook
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Georgeann Moss has put her green stamp on DCCCD and beyond
Feb. 18, 2015
By Carrie Schweitzer and Phillip Shinoda
Finalists announced for the 2015 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards
Feb. 16, 2015
Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in sustainability and the protection of the environment.
Texas Trees Foundation reveals state of Dallas urban forest
The Dallas tree canopy covers about 30 percent of the city's land area. About 37 percent of the canopy is located south of Interstate 30.
Feb. 11, 2015
Citizens' Climate Lobby expands into three North Texas chapters
Above, Swetha Kannan and Shawn Reeder will head up the Dallas and Fort Worth groups, while Ricky Bradley, right, serves as Third Coast Regional Coordinator. A Denton chapter launched earlier this month.
Jan. 28, 2015
Here's a reusable bag for every occasion
Jan. 13, 2015
By now, we should all be using reusable bags on at least some of our shopping sprees. According to WorldWatch.org, Americans reportedly throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags every year.
As of this month, Dallasites are no doubt becoming more motivated to use reusable bags, thanks to a single-use bag fee that went into effect Jan. 1.
Nominations for GSDFW Sustainable Leadership Awards: Celebrate DFW Sustainable Champions
Celebrate your Sustainable Champions by nominating them for a 2015 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award.
Year in Review: The way North Texas was green in 2014
Dec. 29, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Here's a look back at some of the top environmental stories in the Dallas-Fort Worth region in 2014.
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Solar advocates say North Richland Hills rule could put a damper on sun-powered technology
The city of North Richland Hills is considering requiring a special use permit for solar solar installations on street-facing slopes of a resident’s roof as well as for ground mounted systems more than 500 square feet. Above, a home in Cedar Hill with solar panels on the street-facing side of home. Photos courtesy of the DFW Solar Home Tour.
Nov. 11, 2014