Dallas activists to join worldwide protests with inaugural Climate March on Nov. 29
More than 400,000 people turned out for the People's Climate March in New York City in September 2014.
Nov. 23, 2015
Public Policy
Oil and gas regulation uncertain after HB 40 strips cities of rights to enforce ordinances
Aug. 12, 2015
In the wake of State House Bill 40, Texas cities in the Barnett Shale region, including Denton and Fort Worth, find themselves stripped of rights to develop health and safety ordinances for subsurface oil and gas operations and subjected to a vague standard for regulations governing surface operations.
The bill was enacted in reaction to Denton’s fracking ban and other cities’ strict drilling ordinances.
Denton activists regrouping after the city’s historic fracking ban is nullified by HB 40
Frack Free Denton lobbyied representativies in Austin earlier this year to save the fracking ban. The group continues to build coalitions to fight fracking. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
July 28, 2015
Since Denton’s fracking ban was given the boot in May, those keeping up with environmental news may be wondering – is the fight over?
Texas Sierra Club recognizes green leaders in North Texas
Recipients of the Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter Awards gather for a group photo on Saturday in Addison. Photo courtesy of John MacFarlane.
July 22, 2015
North Texas environmentalists were among 19 honored by Sierra Club Saturday at Texas’ Lone Star Chapter’s awards. Sierra members from around the state gathered in Addison to acknowledge efforts statewide from both 2013 and 2014.
Dallas shark advocate celebrates Texas shark fin ban
In June, Texas joined California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Delaware, New York and Massachusetts in banning the shark fin trade. Courtesy of Sea Shepherd.
July 1, 2015
Last month, Texas became the 10th U.S. state to ban the shark fin trade, thanks to the backing of powerful animal advocacy groups, including the U.S. Humane Society, Humane Society International and Oceana. But it was a shark-loving environmentalist in Dallas who was the first to dive into the statewide campaign.
'Texas Climate News' expands as interest in climate change heats up in Texas
Texas Climate News, overseen by former Houston Chronicle environmental reporter Bill Dawson, features a newly expanded format with more original coverage by staff and contributors. Above, photo of the People's Climate March in New York City in September. Courtesy of Earth Justice.
June 30, 2015
Dallas and Fort Worth bishops praise Pope’s message on environment
June 23, 2015
Last week, Pope Francis delivered a blunt message to the world regarding the environment in a 184-page encyclical, entitled "Laudato Si," an Italian phrase meaning "Praised Be To You" taken from a song penned by St. Francis, the patron saint of ecology.
North Texas Citizens' Climate Lobby activists pushing carbon tax on Capitol Hill
Above, Members of the DFW Citizens' Climate Lobby coaltion Shawn Reeder, left, and Swetha Kannen and Jim Moffitt (behind to his right), head to meetings with members of Congress and their aides in Washington, DC, at last year's lobbying day. Photos courtesy of CCL.
June 22, 2015
Texas Lege Roundup: 'Bad' environmental bills flood the statehouse
Sen. Troy Fraser led an attempt to gut a key wind program from the state’s renewable standards. Courtesy of Texas Tribune/Bob Daemmrich.
June 3, 2015