Julie Thibodeaux

Fort Worth now recycles Styrofoam, making it the second city in North Texas to do so. Residents must drop off clean, uncontaminated polystyrene at designated stations. While some applaud this effort, others argue that recycling Styrofoam promotes harmful production. The material will be recycled into items like crown molding.

Environmentalists gathered at a Dallas EPA hearing to oppose the Trump administration's rollback of methane emission rules, fearing increased pollution. Activists, including those from the Dallas Sierra Club and Earthworks, emphasized the need for stronger regulations and highlighted the harmful environmental impacts of loosened standards.

Texas Proposition 5 proposes dedicating sales tax revenue from sporting goods to fund state parks, wildlife, and historical agencies, without raising taxes. Advocates highlight its potential to address park underfunding, create new parks, and enhance recreational opportunities, supported by numerous environmental organizations.

Tarrant County residents, supported by Mansfield officials, oppose a proposed concrete plant due to pollution concerns. They’re preparing for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hearing and have raised funds for legal fees. Residents fear health impacts, and local representatives argue the plant belongs in an industrial, not residential, area.

Dallas artist Sharon Zigrossi transforms castoff hubcaps into art, embellishing them with found objects to create vibrant designs. Her work, sold under "Blooming Hub Caps," uses discarded materials, reflecting her love for recycling. She also hosts workshops, sharing her meditative creative process with others.

Dallas invites residents to six public meetings between Sept. 17 and Oct. 3 for input on a Climate Action Plan. The city hired AECOM to develop the plan. An online survey will be available Sept. 17-Oct. 27 for further feedback. Contact Susan Alvarez or Brittany Hailey for more information.

At the 8th annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on Nov. 14 at the Dallas Arboretum, Austin-based Montopolis will headline, performing "The Legend of Big Bend." The event celebrates North Texas green heroes, featuring awards, music, and a video tribute to Big Bend National Park.

North Texans are participating in the Global Climate Strike from Sept. 20-27 to support climate action, with events in cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton. Local organizers, including students Yolian Ogbu and Kira Traylor, are advocating for climate awareness, action from politicians, and community engagement.

Chris Guldi of the Dallas Sierra Club leads Climate Walks to raise climate change awareness in Dallas. The two-mile guided tours cover local landmarks and aim to educate participants on climate impacts and solutions, highlighting Dallas's investments in fossil fuels and health effects of extreme weather.

Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute launch a new podcast, the Texas Green Report, featuring environmental experts from Texas. Reporters include Marshall Hinsley and Andrea Ridout. The podcast aims to inform and entertain listeners, with sponsorships available. Pilot episodes are online for feedback.

Nominations are open for the 8th annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards, accepting entries until Sept. 15. The event, on Nov. 14 at the Dallas Arboretum, will feature Montopolis. Winners will be judged by the North Texas green community, forgoing public voting. Categories and sponsorships are available.