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General Honoré: Find common ground to save 'Mother Earth'

Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, a renowned emergency preparedness expert, toured toxic sites in Dallas and urged for collaboration in environmental justice efforts. Emphasizing teamwork, he criticized polluters and praised North Texas's potential to address environmental wrongs, highlighting the importance of recognizing problems to create jobs and opportunities.

Resilient Dallas plan reveals environmental goals

A multi-year plan to make Dallas a more resilient city was revealed at Dallas City Hall last week. Courtesy of Storyblock.

Aug. 8, 2018

A major, multi-year plan to make Dallas more equitable, prosperous and greener called Resilient Dallas was revealed at Dallas City Hall last week.

Farm stands offer healthy oasis in Dallas food deserts

Baylor Scott and White Health & Wellness Center​ has opened seven pop-up markets in Dallas since 2010. Photos courtesy of BSWHWC.

July 6, 2018

When healthy foods are not readily available, many people will settle for junk food within easy reach.

Park advocates split over proposed Botanic Garden fee

Park advocates are divided over a proposed Fort Worth Botanic Garden admission fee aimed at addressing $15 million in unmet repairs and operational needs. Although some support it, others argue it could exclude disadvantaged residents. Alternatives, including free passes and membership options, are under consideration to ensure accessibility.

Multi-family recycling law in Dallas faces final hurdle 

The final step for Dallas to mandate recycling for multi-family dwellings is a City Council vote on June 13. The ordinance requires recycling services for all residents, matching single-family home services, and aims to correct condo oversight. Advocates urge public support to ensure passage.

More concrete plants for Joppa? Dallas City Council decides today

The Dallas City Council hears the case for more heavy industry in a historic community today.

[Update: 3:30 p.m. Dallas City Council rejected concrete batch plants 9-5.]

March 28, 2018

Dallas-Fort Worth has poor air quality that keeps more kids off the playground and sends more respiratory patients to the hospital per capita than most U.S. urban centers, as local, federal and health association studies of recent years show. But in some neighborhoods, where heavy industry is placed out of view to most, the air is much, much worse.

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.

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.

Enrollment open for DFW community organizing school

Downwinders at Risk's College of Constructive Hell-Raising in DFW, starting January 16, 2018, trains activists in social change strategies, historical context, and networking. Enrollment for 20 students is $200, with classes held bi-weekly at Meadows Conference Center, featuring veteran speakers and a focus on effective campaign initiation.

North Texas greenies gather for Green Source DFW Awards 

North Texas environmentalists celebrated achievements at the Green Source DFW Sustainability Leadership Awards, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute. Wendel Withrow led the event, announcing a partnership with Oak Cliff Earth Day and recognizing winners in various categories, including DCCCD, Recycle Revolution, and Liveable Arlington.