Frack Free Denton protesters June 2015 at the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
July 11, 2019
Austin-based Texas Campaign for the Environment provided a wrap-up of environmental outcomes of the 86th Texas Legislature at a recent Dallas gathering.
The grassroots anti-pollution group’s scorecard delivered to supporters amid drinks and light bites at Times Ten Cellars came as no surprise:
Dallas hopes to launch its Climate Action Plan on Earth Day 2020.
July 1, 2019
Dallas’ climate action plan is well underway, aiming for passage in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020.
That’s according to James McGuire, director of the city’s Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, during a recent interview with Green Source DFW at Dallas City Hall.
Dallas activists demonstrated June 1 against HB 3557 in Dealey Plaza as the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature. Courtesy of Dallas Peace & Justice Center.
June 7, 2019
The 64th Texas Legislature’s efforts to criminalize public protest is all over — but the shouting. And the signing.
As of May 27, House Bill 3557, the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 3, appears to be a done deal.
Members of Frack Free Denton Adam Briggle, Niki Chochrek and Tara Hunter were arrested June 1, 2015 for blocking the entrance to the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
UPDATED May 24, 2019
HB 2771 allows the state to regulate the discharge of frack water into Texas lakes, rivers and streams. Photo courtesy of Storyblock.
UPDATED May 17, 2019
Texas legislators are known to unwind over a cold one after a long day’s work at the historic Scholz Garten down the street from the State Capitol. What if the brew they’re downing contained the industrial toxins that certain members support pouring into Texas lakes, rivers and streams?
The local chapters of Sierra Club and the Dallas Green Alliance endorsed candidates running in city elections on May 4.
May 1, 2019
Candidates in Dallas’ and Fort Worth’s municipal elections go before voters this Election Day, Saturday - some with endorsements from two prominent environmental groups.
Nineteen aspirants for mayor and city council in Dallas, along with council and county water board in Fort Worth, got green thumbs-ups.
Three bills that threaten environmental health and safety are gaining traction. Courtesy of State of Texas.
April 22, 2019
In this Texas Legislature, while school funding and property tax relief have dominated the news, environmental watchdogs warn that several bills that could affect Texans’ air, water, soil and property rights are nearing final votes.
ON THE FRACKWATER FRONT (HB 2771)
"The River and the Wall" will screen on April 25 and April 27. Photo courtesy of Fin and Fur Films. Read the Green Source DFW review.
April 18, 2019
Asphalt shingles piled on a lot in southern Dallas has been dubbed 'Shingle Mountain' by local environmentalists. Photo courtesy of Downwinders at Risk.
March 26, 2019
A group of environmental activists aim to move a mountain in south Dallas.
That is, Shingle Mountain - the five-story pile of discarded shingles looming over a residential neighborhood in Southern Dallas.
The recycling operation turned toxic waste site was put on hold temporarily last Thursday.