By Julie Thibodeaux
How Margie Jackson Haley sold Dallas on green
Feb. 19, 2014
DFW greenies looking for inspiration can find it in Margie Jackson Haley. From fighting coal plants to raising backyard chickens, the Dallas philanthropist and activist has done it all.
Interfaith Power & Light 'preach-in’ aims to send message on climate change Feb. 14-16
Polar bear on melting ice.
Courtesy of World Wildlife Fund/Jack Stein.
Treats for your 'green' valentine
Hand-carved soapstone hearts from Kenya. Available at Fair & Square Imports in McKinney.
Feb. 7, 2014
North Texas activists stage local NoKXL protests
Protestors hold up signs at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas during rush hour on
Monday, Feb. 3.
Photo courtesy of John Bryant.
Feb. 4, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
DCCCD seeks presenters for 2014 Sustainability Summit
Dallas County Community College's fourth annual Sustainability Summit will be held April 16. Deadline to submit a proposal is
Jan. 31.
Oliver Nature Park set to open Jan. 25 in Mansfield
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield features an area of exposed rock with notable geologic features.
Photos courtesy of the city of Mansfield
Alternative farmer Joel Salatin to share sustainable methods during Dallas appearance Jan. 28-30
Jan. 20, 2014
By Minnie Payne
2014 Green Resolutions: Eco-friendly North Texans share their goals for the New Year
Jan. 7, 2014
By Rita Cook
What is your eco-friendly resolution for 2014? We contacted a few of the green folks we know in North Texas who told us about their goals or, in some cases, what they’re already doing to ease the stress on Mother Earth.
THE SHORT LIST
Year in Review: Local greenies got it in gear in 2013
Jan. 6, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Remarkable things happened on the green front in North Texas in 2013, thanks to local green movers and shakers. New green businesses sprang up while eco-activists discovered strength in numbers. Here are some of the year’s highlights: