Marshall Hinsley

Garland residents worry ongoing cleanup near the former Globe Union plant won't remove all lead contamination. Despite EPA soil replacements and private testing revealing broader contamination, residents remain anxious about potential health impacts and insufficient evaluations, especially concerning local schools.

Plant researchers have difficulty finding field photos of nearly half of the 125,000 plant species in the Americas. Existing resources are scattered across various platforms, lacking a comprehensive global database. Researchers stress the urgent need for a unified database to aid identification and conservation efforts.

"Lights Out Texas" urges residents to turn off lights between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. during peak migration months to prevent bird collisions. Texas, a key migration route, sees up to a billion birds affected by lit buildings. The campaign involves organizations like Texan by Nature and Texas A&M University.

Julie Fineman and Friends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery are transforming a neglected Dallas cemetery into a wildlife refuge, promoting native plants and animals. Their project aims to inspire others to restore historical cemeteries across Texas, creating connectivity for wildlife and preserving the sites' original landscapes.

Fort Worth attorney Joseph Horn proposes the "Ecoplex," an International Environmental Complex aimed at addressing global environmental issues. It will feature sustainable innovation incubators, collaboration spaces, and the U.S.'s first National Environmental Museum.

A coalition in North Texas claims an asphalt shingle facility in West Dallas, GAF Materials, is illegally operating and polluting the area, risking residents' health. They're urging public assistance to enforce better air quality controls and municipal compliance through a public hearing and written comments submission.

Volunteers counted dead birds in Dallas to assess the impact of the Lights Out Texas campaign, aimed at reducing building collisions during migration. Though results are preliminary, efforts focus on statewide awareness and lighting reduction. Texas, a crucial flyway, highlights the significant role of lighting in bird mortality.

Dallas' new Urban Forest Master Plan aims to increase tree canopy coverage from 32% to 37% within a decade, improving the city's resilience to climate change. The plan consolidates tree policies, involves a comprehensive tree inventory, and supports the city's climate goals with nature-based solutions, necessitating public-private partnerships.

Gas and electric suppliers face an uncertain future, which Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute considers positive. At the North Texas Renewable Energy Group meeting, he'll discuss upcoming energy industry disruptions driven by innovations, advocating for a transition to renewable energy over reliance on oil and gas.

Researchers are documenting environmental injustices in Dallas through the Environmental Injustice Archive, highlighting significant pollution cases, such as Shingle Mountain and West Dallas' lead pollution. This collaboration aims to raise awareness, hold polluters accountable, and celebrate community victories against injustices in predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhoods.

Tulipalooza, hosted by Poston Gardens at Waxahachie Civic Center from March 19-28, offers visitors the chance to enjoy and pick from over 250,000 tulips. Proceeds benefit 12 charities, with ticket buyers choosing their preferred beneficiary. The event features food trucks, live music, and other attractions.

After moving to Midlothian, Laura Hunt's daughter developed a severe respiratory condition, prompting Hunt to investigate potential links to local cement plant emissions. She founded Midlothian Breathe, a group advocating for DIY air monitoring using low-cost sensors to track air quality and hold polluters accountable.