By Julie Thibodeaux
Here's a reusable bag for every occasion
Jan. 13, 2015
By now, we should all be using reusable bags on at least some of our shopping sprees. According to WorldWatch.org, Americans reportedly throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags every year.
As of this month, Dallasites are no doubt becoming more motivated to use reusable bags, thanks to a single-use bag fee that went into effect Jan. 1.
Dallas artist captures local flora in monoprint cards
Teresa Wyatt makes printed cards from plants and flowers she collects in Dallas and around the state. Photos courtesy of Off Avenue Studio.
Jan. 6, 2015
New leader at Earth Day Texas to oversee expanded three-day fest
Jan. 5, 2015
By Rita Cook
Earth Day Texas has grown every year since the event debuted in 2011. Last year, the free environmental expo, formerly known as Earth Day Dallas, was renamed and marketed as the largest green celebration in the state.
Year in Review: The way North Texas was green in 2014
Dec. 29, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Here's a look back at some of the top environmental stories in the Dallas-Fort Worth region in 2014.
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Dallas Green Alliance wants to turn Dallas City Council green
The empty chairs represent the six open city council seats that the Dallas Green Alliance hopes to fill with green conscious council members. The political action committee will be supporting candidates who oppose the Trinity Tollway project. Photos courtesy of the Dallas Green Alliance.
Dec. 12, 2014
Mansfield group lobbies for protection from hazards of urban gas drilling
Mansfield Gas Well Awareness is a coalition of residents asking their city leaders to update Mansfield's outdated gas drilling ordinance to protect their health and quality of life.
Dec. 10, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
A group in Mansfield is the latest North Texas coalition fighting for protection from the dangers of gas drilling.
Gold Standard: Your 2014 DFW Green Gift Guide
Dec. 8, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Greenies know they need to shop local but when you’re strapped for time and stumped for ideas, it’s easy to resort to the big box stores.
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Here's 10 tips for an eco-friendly holiday
Local green expert Fran Witte offers her best advice for an eco-friendly holiday.
Dec. 3, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Go veg for the holidays! Recipes, tips from local plant-based cooks
Above, roasted seitan, peppers and portabellas is a holiday dish recommended in Vegan Holiday Kitchen by Nava Atlas. See recipe.
Nov. 18, 2016
Solar advocates say North Richland Hills rule could put a damper on sun-powered technology
The city of North Richland Hills is considering requiring a special use permit for solar solar installations on street-facing slopes of a resident’s roof as well as for ground mounted systems more than 500 square feet. Above, a home in Cedar Hill with solar panels on the street-facing side of home. Photos courtesy of the DFW Solar Home Tour.
Nov. 11, 2014
Fort Worth-based company markets world’s first 'green' automotive oil
Fort Worth-based Go Green Smokeless Oil International has created a biodegrable nontoxic motor oil.
Nov. 10, 2014
By Rita Cook
Lubbock doc says studies show fracking is hazardous to health
Nov. 5, 2014
The gas drilling industry has long denied the environmental and health hazards of gas drilling, but research is catching up, according to Anne Epstein, MD, an internal medicine specialist who was flown in from Lubbock by Downwinders at Risk to share her findings at the Mansfield Gas Well Awareness meeting last week.