Julie Thibodeaux

Nov. 25, 2012   

Melting glaciers, devastating droughts and catastrophic storms are catching people’s attention -- even in Texas. Heeding the warnings of the scientific community, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, many North Texans are bucking the state’s loyalty to fossil fuels and joining the movement to stop global warming.

Nov. 14, 2012

The Dallas-Fort Worth green community came out to celebrate North Texas’ green entrepreneurs when Green Source DFW hosted its 2012 Best Green Business awards this week. The reception was held Thursday, Nov. 13, at The People’s Last Stand in Dallas.   About 50 people attended the event, which included drinks and hors d’oeuvres served by the Mockingbird Station bistro.  Awards were presented by Green Source DFW  Editor Phillip Shinoda

Nov. 2, 2012 

Once the election’s over, some die-hard supporters may keep a candidate’s sign as a souvenir. However, thousands end up in the trash.   

Marilyn May, director of the Environmental Co-Op, a nonprofit recycling center in Terrell, says there’s no reason for the material to be wasted.

Flora at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas is one five nominees for a Green Source DFW Green Business Award.      

Oct. 25, 2012

Update: DME Exchange of Dallas announced in May 2024 that they have closed due to lack of funding.

Oct. 17, 2012
An organization based in Dallas that is helping distribute durable medical equipment considers its mission to be “green.”

Oct. 10, 2012

Oct. 1, 2012

When 350.org invited people around the world to participate in a climate change action day last spring, Waxahachie resident Marshall Hinsley wanted to join in. He searched the website of the international environmental organization formed to bring awareness to global warming but the closest chapter of the group was in Austin.     

Sept. 2012  

August 29, 2012

Some North Texas environmentalists are standing up to the Keystone XL pipeline.

The remains of an albatross on Midway Island who died from eating plastic. Photo by Chris Jordan.

Aug. 10, 2012

July 31, 2012

As a philosophy professor at the University of North Texas, Dr. Adam Briggle is an expert at ethical debates. But last year, he found himself in the middle of real-world problem solving when he agreed to head up the Denton Stakeholder Advisory Group.