Julie Thibodeaux

EDITOR

Julie Thibodeaux is the Editor for Green Source Texas. A native Texan, she's lived in three of the seven ecological regions of Texas (Prairies and Lakes, Piney Woods and Gulf Coast). Previously, she worked as an editor and writer at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

By Julie Thibodeaux

Apr 02 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Earth Day Dallas to be largest Earth Day fest in DFW

April 2, 2012

Mar 06 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Famed author from Fort Worth shares eco lessons

March 6, 2012

If you’ve ever finished reading an article about the environment and said to yourself, “I feel like I should do something but it seems hopeless,” this is a book for you. Frances Moore Lappé, author of Eco-Mind, knows what it’s like to feel despair when it comes to environmental issues.

Feb 29 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Awards put DFW Environmental businesses, volunteers and environmental leaders in the spotlight

(Photo: Winners of the first annual Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards. From left to right, Grier Raggio, Josephine Keeney, Bonnie Bradshaw, and Jim Schermbeck with Downwinders at Risk)

Feb. 29, 2012

Feb 28 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Texas Green Chamber aims to spur new economy

(Photo: Greg Vaughn, one of the minds behind the new Texas Green Chamber)

After Russell Autry and his firm helped launch the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce in 2010, a member of its board of directors issued a challenge: Why don’t you do the same thing in Texas?

Feb 20 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Local co-op offers venue to conduct ‘green’ business

Feb. 20, 2012

A new venue geared to green businesses and organizations is opening its doors next week.

The Dallas Eco-op will debut when it hosts the Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards on Feb. 28, sponsored by the Memnosyne Foundation.

Jan 31 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Trail building course teaches participants to blaze new paths

If you want to learn how to stake your own path, literally, sign up for a trail building workshop. The Lone Star Trail Building School will be held Feb 17-19 at the Sid Richardson Scout Ranch at Lake Bridgeport.

Jan 27 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Land trusts aim to preserve Texas landscape

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve in Dallas is overseen by the Texas Land Conservancy. Courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy,

Jan. 27, 2012

We’ve all got an urban sprawl story. For years, you’ve driven by a picturesque pasture or stand of trees, only to find it gone one day, replaced by a row of houses or a shopping center. Yet as development continues to threaten native landscapes, land conservation is gaining momentum across the U.S.

Jan 09 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX

TWU prof leads weekly neighborhood clean up

Jan. 9, 2012

Fort Worth resident Carol Sullivan came up with a unique way to clean up her block.

Dec 26 2011, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New Years resolutions from North Texas greenies

Dec. 26, 2011

Around New Year’s, many of us resolve to make positive changes in our lives. We wondered what eco-friendly habits members of the local green community were vowing to adopt in the upcoming year. Here’s a few of DFW's green New Year’s resolutions for 2012:

Oct 31 2011, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Bats getting caught in Texas wind turbines, says TCU prof

Oct. 31, 2011

For years, wind power has stirred up controversy for its deadly effect on birds, but now researchers are concerned about its fatal attraction to another critter on the wing — bats.

Dr. Amanda Hale, Courtesy of TCU.