Advocacy

Earthx 2026 hosts its Congress of Conferences in Dallas, focusing on sustainability through innovation and collaboration. From April 20–22, it features North Texas-themed events: the North Texas Climate Symposium and North Texas Day, offering free access and regional focus on climate resilience and environmental issues.

We’re gearing up to host one of our favorite grassroots Earth Day fests in North Texas.

This week, Fort Worth City Council green-lighted a data center next to historic Weston Gardens retail center and demonstration gardens.

Environmental organizations are urging Dallas City Council to incorporate bird-friendly design features into the renovation of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Data shows the facility is a significant bird-building collision site.

Genie Fritz, a legendary Texas environmentalist, passed at 100, prompting tributes from conservation luminaries. Co-founder of TCONR/TCA and the Texas Land Conservancy, she was pivotal in preserving natural areas. Remembered for her social justice efforts and family devotion, her legacy spans environmental activism and civic volunteerism.

The Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup in Texas is the largest in the U.S., sparking controversy for its use of gasoline to capture snakes, misinformation on snakes, and celebration of their butchering. While economic gains and population control are cited, animal welfare groups call for reform.

Behind the scenes, we're upgrading the Green Source DFW site and changing our publication's name to Green Source Texas. Thanks to Fireroad Digital and our nonprofit parent, Memnosyne Institute, we'll continue covering North Texas environmental issues while adding more stories from across the state.

Third Act is an environmental advocacy group for Americans over 60, founded by Bill McKibben in 2021. It harnesses the experience of seniors to tackle environmental issues. In Texas, Third Act focuses on lobbying for legislation supporting renewable energy and opposing coal plant pollution, while collaborating with groups like the Sierra Club.

The Earth, Wind and Fire Conference, hosted by the Dallas Sierra Club at Brookhaven Campus on March 1, will convene experts on local land, air, and water issues. Topics include Texas's electric grid, DFW’s water supply, and air quality.

Early voting has started, and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club helps voters choose environmentally friendly candidates by analyzing their records and questionnaires. Voters can use resources like TurnTexasGreen.org to identify candidates' stand on crucial environmental issues ahead of elections.