By Julie Thibodeaux
Dallas green PAC hoping to raise some 'green' at March 15 fundraiser
The empty chairs represent the six open city council seats that the Dallas Green Alliance hopes to fill with environmentally conscious council members. Courtesy of the Dallas Green Alliance.
March 11, 2015
New Sierra Club group to serve Denton and Collin counties
March 3, 2015
A Sierra Club group has formed in North Texas that will fill in a geographical gap between the Dallas Sierra Club and the Greater Fort Worth group. The new Cross Timbers Sierra Club is intended to provide easy access for residents in both Denton and Collin counties.
SMU Environmental Society makes being 'green' look easy – and fun
The SMU Environmental Society picked up trash during a "Hippy Hike" at Elm Fork Greenbelt last fall. Photos courtesy of the club.
March 2, 2015
By Rita Cook
Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions says law change would help grow urban agriculture
Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions' Urban Agriculture team aims to promote urban agriculture, saying it provides many benefits to the city. Photos courtesy of DCHS.
Feb. 25, 2015
Robert Muller school in Fairview weaves nature into children's curriculum
The Robert Muller Center for Living Ethics in Fairview teaches ecology lessons through its Harmonies Way Teaching Story Series. Photos courtesy of the school.
Feb. 24, 2015
By Rita Cook
Meghna Tare to lead UTA’s Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact
Meghna Tare was hired in 2010 as the University of Texas at Arlington's first sustainability director. Photo courtesy of Meghna Tare.
Feb. 16, 2015
Send a green message on Valentine’s Day with these eco-friendly cards
Feb. 7, 2015
Are you looking for a unique and planet-friendly Valentine? Whether you’re shopping for your spouse, your significant other or a friend, here are some special cards that show your love for Mother Earth too.
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Nature Explore classroom in Fort Worth lets kids dig into lessons outside
Susanne Luebke, director of the Lena Pope Early Learning Center in Fort Worth, says the center's new 24,000-square-foot Nature Explore Classroom will be a boon to their students' sensory development. Courtesy of Lena Pope.
Jan. 30, 2015
Solar advocates challenge North Richland Hills solar ordinance
Street facing solar panels in Cedar Hill. Courtesy of DFW Solar Home Tour.
Jan. 23, 2015
Solar proponents in North Richland Hills are pushing back against the city’s solar ordinance, calling it too restrictive.
McKinney artist upcycles materials to create whimsical works
McKinney artist Gail Delger recycles computer parts and other materials in her work. Above, "Bionic Fish" incorporates a circuit board and found metals. Courtesy of the artist.
Jan. 20, 2015
North Texas Wild: Nature news for the wintertime blues
Jan. 19, 2015
By Amy Martin
Brrrr! Not the greatest of hiking weather this time of year. Here are some options to get your nature on without getting cold, plus ways to help support parks and a sneak peak on Texas’ upcoming state park located west of Fort Worth.
Opinion: Electric providers should ditch the minimum-use surcharges
Jan. 16, 2015
By Mellen West
My retail electric provider is Champion Energy. I just renewed the twelve-month green energy plan to support renewable energy.
Champion has a new clause in the contract… a $7.95 surcharge if I use under 800 kWhs each month. I rarely use under 800 kWh but it does send the wrong message to folks who should be conserving energy. I shopped around and they all seem to do it.