Opinion: Climate change denial parallels world’s struggle with tobacco addiction
Sept. 3, 2014
By Kevin Lefebvre, MS
Smoking Gun
Transportation
'Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit' to offer primer on energy in Addison
The Earth, Wind, & Fire Energy Summit will address all forms of energy Oct. 4-5 in Addison.
Photos courtesy of Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit.
Aug. 20, 2014
Former North Texan activist says 'More efforts needed to stop assault on environment'
Full-time eco-activist Scott Parkin has worn many hats in the environmental movement. Currently he works for the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Wildplaces.Net.
July 23, 2014
Scott Parkin wants you to raise a ruckus. Maybe even break a few laws.
Teens gearing up for Solar Car Challenge in Fort Worth
This year 25 U.S. high schools will be competing at the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway July 21-22. A two-day cross country trip to Austin follows. Photos courtesy of the Solar Car Challenge.
July 15, 2014
High school students from across the country may be modeling the cars of the future at Texas Motor Speedway next week.
DFW Citizens' Climate Lobby activists in DC to lobby Congress for carbon tax
Above, DFW Citizens' Climate Lobby activists Swetha Kannan and Shawn Reeder along with Ricky Bradley of Houston will be among 500 CCL volunteers talking with Congress members and staff on June 24 to propose a carbon tax on the fossil fuel industry.
June 23, 2014
Trade in your gas-powered mower for more eco-friendly lawn equipment
June 18, 2014
So you want to cut back on your carbon footprint but you’re not ready to purchase an electric car. How about trading in that gas-guzzling lawnmower for a model that is emissions-free?
Electric bike allows Arlington man to choose clean transportation
Above, a Yuba elMundo electric cargo bike, courtesy of Small Planet E Bikes in Dallas.
June 2, 2014
By Rita Cook
Ditching a gas-guzzling car for an emissions-free bicycle is a lot easier since electric bikes rolled onto the scene in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Earth Day Texas expected to draw Texas-sized turnout
Earth Day Texas will be showcasing more than 800 green exhibitors April 26-27 at the Eco Expo in Fair Park in Dallas.
Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas.
Earth Day fest rocks Oak Cliff
April 14, 2014
Oak Cliff Earth Day in Dallas on Saturday had all the right ingredients – sunny skies, friendly people and dogs.
Photos by Phillip Shinoda
Alternative-fuel vehicle parking signs to be installed free
The North Texas Commission is offering to install AFV-preferred parking signs for free. The signs are available on a first come, first served basis.
April 7, 2014
By Minnie Payne