Julie Thibodeaux

A coalition of landowners, business owners, and conservationists opposes the accelerated Marvin Nichols Reservoir project, fearing its environmental impact on Northeast Texas. Critics argue for modern water solutions like recycling and aquifer storage, while highlighting concerns over water waste in Dallas-Fort Worth and challenging traditional reservoir methods.

Dallas activists are urging participation in an EPA online meeting to discuss lead contamination in Garland. This follows EPA findings of high lead levels near Park Crest Elementary. Activists believe contamination goes beyond the Globe Union site and fear the investigation’s scope might be prematurely limited.

Reusable bags are popular, with a 2019 CivicScience poll showing 51% of Americans using them, especially Baby Boomers and women. Options vary from custom, retro, pocket-sized, heavy-duty, straw, and euro bags. Brands like Eco-bags, Esse, Lands' End, and Global Mamas offer diverse, eco-friendly choices to reduce plastic use.

Do you have a favorite reusable shopping bag? Send a photo and tell us why you like it. We may include it in an article on GreenSourceDFW.org next week. Deadline: Monday, July 19.

Texans can support monarch conservation with the new specialty license plate from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Revenue aids at-risk species. Since 2000, the Texas Conservation Plate program has raised over $10 million for wildlife projects. Plates costing an extra $30 are available online or at local tax offices.

Six of eight protestors arrested at Ted Cruz’s house were Dallas youth climate activists from the Sunrise Movement. After a 400-mile march, they protested peacefully in Houston, urging action against climate change and supporting the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act amid criticisms of political leaders.

Green Source On the Air celebrated Juneteenth with environmental justice advocates Ernest McMillan, Collin Yarbrough, and Dawan Shockley. The show, supported by Dallas College and others, featured discussions on race and the environment, airing after Juneteenth's designation as a national holiday by President Biden.

The Texas Legislature designated Chorioactis geaster, "Texas Star," as the State Mushroom. Native to North Texas, this rare fungus grows on decaying cedar elm stumps and is also found in Japan. Not for consumption, its unique star shape and hissing spore release highlight Texas's natural diversity.

The June show of Green Source's online broadcast, celebrating Green Juneteenth, will address local environmental justice issues through a racial lens. Guests include Ernest McMillan, discussing his civil rights involvement, Collin Yarbrough on the Environmental Injustice Archive, and Dawan Shockley about the Wyatt-Shockley Community Garden.

The May episode of Green Source On the Air features Howard Garrett on organic gardening, and plant-based entrepreneurs Kelli Myatt of Healthy Hippie Cafe, and Andrew Ridout of Frankly Good vegan cookies. Join hosts Wendel Withrow and Victoria Howard for insights on sustainable living.

The month’s Green Source On the Air online show will feature two experts who sound like a couple of green super heros – the Dirt Doctor and the Healthy Hippie.

Green Source DFW launched "Green Source On the Air" on Earth Day to expand its environmental news reach. The inaugural show, aired via Zoom, featured interviews with environmental activists and concluded with a Montopolis band performance. The next show airs May 21, supported by Dallas College and other organizations.