Sustainable

Jan 11 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

UNT prof revives publication on sustainability

Dr. Stan Ingman has revived the "Sustainable Communities Review," a semiannual journal founded in 1997. Focused on global sustainability issues, it includes contributions from professionals and students on diverse topics. The journal aims to inspire better community practices and will continue under new leadership.

Nov 30 2015, Julie Ryan

North Texans brave damp chilly weather for Dallas Climate March

An estimated 150 demonstrators turned out in Dallas in 40-degree drizzly weather to show their support for action on climate change. Photos by Phillip Shinoda.
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Nov. 30, 2015

Sep 14 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas

In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.

Sep 08 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Double your light, not your energy bill

"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.

Sep 08 2015, RITA COOK

QTS achieves Gold LEED certification for renovated semiconductor facility in Irving

Sept. 9, 2015

Sep 01 2015, RITA COOK

Fort Worth company upcycles old pallets into green building material

PalletSmart in Fort Worth makes furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material. Photos courtesy of PalletSmart.

Sept. 2, 2015

Aug 31 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New textbook by DCCCD authors chronicles history of unsustainability in America

Students at Dallas County Community College District will be looking at American History through the lens of sustainability, thanks to a supplemental textbook created by DCCCD staff and faculty.

Aug 24 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Austin College in Sherman switches to 100 percent renewable electricity

Austin College, a private liberal arts college in Sherman, is celebrating the achievement of a milestone in environmental progress: 100 percent renewable electricity. Since 2010, the College has steadily increased its purchase of wind-powered electricity.

Aug 17 2015, MINNIE PAYNE

Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop

From left, Dallas Urban Farms team member Alaric Overbey with founders Jody Thompson and Maximillian Wall at their Deep Ellum rooftop farm where they'll be growing food in tower gardens. Photos courtesy of Dallas Urban Farms.

Aug. 18, 2015

Aug 14 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Drive Green: 2015 Tesla S offers a high-end EV with a nearly 300-mile range

To many EV junkies, the 2015 Tesla S is the epitome of a desirable electric car. It offers super luxury and power, climbing from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, all with an impressive battery range. Currently, Tesla sells the only electric car that can go for more than 200 miles without a charge.