By Julie Thibodeaux
Nov 24 2014, 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
Nov 10 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
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
Nov 09 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
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
Nov 04 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
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.
Oct 30 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association hosts 30th anniversary conference in Dallas

Oct 28 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Arlington panel to shed light on solar installation process

The Arlington Conservation Council hosts: "Solar Option: Obstacles and Opportunities,” for its annual Julia Burgen Lecture Series on Nov 5 at the Eunice Center in Arlington. Photos courtesy of the DFW Solar Home Tour. Above, the Westbrook home in Fairview.
Oct. 29, 2014
Oct 21 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Plano doctor operates earth-friendly vineyard in California

Plano residents Ramon and Sandra Guerrero ensure their vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Calif., uses sustainable farming practices. Photos courtesy of Meadowlark Vineyards.
Oct. 22, 2014
By Rita Cook
Oct 20 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Greenville Sustainability Fair to help event-goers go even ‘greener’

The third annual Greenville Sustainability and Natural Health Fair will be held Oct. 25 in downtown Greenville. Photo courtesy of Terry Jensen.
Oct. 21, 2014
Oct 14 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Keller Farmers Market serves as hub of local sustainably-minded community

The Keller Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to noon through October. Organizers are planning to host classes on sustainable topics during the off-season. Photos courtesy of Keller Farmers Market.
Oct. 15, 2014
Oct 12 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Gray skies don't deter greenies at Green Source DFW 'Run for Environment'
Runners burst out of the starting gate for the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment 5K at Cedar Hill State Park Oct. 11. Photo by Movin' Pictures.
Oct. 13, 2014
Oct 06 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Fort Worth-based green blogger launching eco-friendly T-shirt company

Fort Worth native and green blogger Amber Sorrells launched her BeGreenT company last month. Photos courtesy of Amber Sorrells.
Oct. 7, 2014
By Rita Cook
Sep 30 2014, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Dallasite aims to grow green consumerism through eco-friendly apparel

Dallasite Brent Martin launched his eco-friendly online apparel company Mad Leaf in July.
Photos courtesy of Mad Leaf.
Oct. 1, 2014
By Rita Cook