

By Editor Green Source DFW
Environmentalist Thrilled Dallas City Planning Commission Sustains Prior Denial of Permits for Three Gas Wells
In the Dallas Morning News Big Scoop Blog, reporter Randy Lee Loftis reported minute by minute on the progress of the hearing:
How Dallas' Impact Foods is Making a Dent in Childhood Hunger
By Penny Ruekberg
How do two SMU graduates found a food company with a global conscience? For Ben Hurt and Blaine Iler, an entrepreneurship class was the first ingredient in crafting a successful partnership. When their professor asked if anyone had started a business, only their hands went up. That was the catalyst for their friendship and the decision to start Dallas-based Impact Foods.
Environmental Leadership AwardsTuesday - March 19th 5-7 pm in Deep Ellum
Julie’s Green Light - March 11 - TEXAS SHARK LAW • BIN BREAKTHROUGH
• Shark fin ban bill introduced in Texas • Dallas couple market combo recycling bin By Julie Thibodeaux
It was a Gas: The National Frack Attack Summit in Dallas
March 6, 2013
By Phillip Shinoda
Hundreds of people from all over the country converged on Dallas for the Frack Attack Summit, March 2-3. There were people from Philadelphia to San Francisco, and from Wyoming to Texas. Their common interest was the effect of hydraulic fracturing for gas on the environment: water, air, health, community.
Julie's Green Light March 4 = Ready to Roll - Techies Needed
New wheels in Cowtown • Austin-based nonprofit seeks DFW volunteers for home energy app By Julie Thibodeaux
Get a Jump Start on Spring Gardening
By Keri Houchin
Although the weather may be chaotic, believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. The first day of spring is March 20th and now is the time to plant for many vegetables. According to the Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension, here is what you can be planting now.
February
Update Voting Ends This Thursday February 28
Voting Result through Tuesday February 26
Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 25 • Anti-gas drilling activists to gather in Big D • North Texas Commission addresses water crisis • SMU conference showcases potential geothermal energy
Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 25 • Anti-gas drilling activists to gather in Big D • North Texas Commission to gather about water crisis • SMU conference showcases potential geothermal energy in oil and gas plays By Julie Thibodeaux
Up Date - Voting for 2013 Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards - Feb 19
Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 18th Environment Texas publishes solar report card for Texas cities • Federal agency promoting green jobs for women
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Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 12 • Park Drilling Vote Delayed in Dallas • North Texans headed to Climate Change Rally • USGBC North Texas recruiting young professionals
Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 12 • Park Drilling Vote Delayed in Dallas • North Texans headed to Climate Change Rally • USGBC North Texas recruiting young professionals
By Julie Thibodeaux