Killing pests, protecting water and Texas’ pending general pesticide permit
Texas’ statewide general permit for pesticide use in and around water is up for renewal this year. Public comment ended Monday.
Aug. 2, 2016
Advocacy
Moms Across America march for bees at 4th parade
Dressed as suffragettes and bees, supporters of Moms Across America built a float for the Arlington 4th of July Parade to raise awareness of MAAM's campaign to label GMOs and eliminate toxic pesticide residues from the environment.
Former Fort Worth rep relaunches local environmental group
Former Fort Worth state representative Lon Burnam is reviving the Tarrant Coalition for Environmental Awareness, initially founded by his parents in the 1980s. The group, now led by Joan Meeks, seeks to unify environmental activists and address pressing local issues like nuclear waste transit and air pollution.
Dallas City Council backs air quality resolution sponsored by DFW CAN
Members of the DFW Clean Air Network celebrate after the Dallas City Council approved a measure that urges action to improve air quality. Front row: Marilyn Hamaker, Chris Guldi, Cherelle Blazer and daughter and Tammy Bounds. Back row: Corey Troiani, Richard Guidi and Lon Burnam.
June 21, 2016
#ExxonKnew protest puts Dallas activists in national spotlight
The Dallas chapter of Code Pink was one of a dozen regional organizations represented at last week's #ExxonKnew rally. Photos courtesy of Linda Cooke.
May 30, 2016
On Wednesday, North Texans rallied outside ExxonMobil’s annual shareholder meeting in downtown Dallas while inside shareholders’ efforts to hold Exxon accountable for its role in climate change made small progress – one resolution won, of 9.
Greenies gather at Bachman Lake for second annual Run for the Environment
Runners break out of the starting gate at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on May 21, 2016 at Bachman Lake Park. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux. See slide show on link below.
DFW CAN wins Dallas County Commissioners’ support for clean air action
Big Brown in Freestone County is one of the coal-burning power plants that DFW CAN says needs to be regulated. Photo courtesy of Texas Tribune.
May 9, 2016
On Tuesday, Dallas County became the first government entity in North Texas to reject the state’s clean air plan and request the Environmental Protection Agency to follow suit. Their resolution asks EPA to develop a federal plan to reduce smog that’s worse here than anywhere else in Texas. The County’s resolution calls on EPA for two actions.
THIS SATURDAY! Greenies to gather for second annual Run for Environment
Join Green Source DFW for the second annual Run for the Environment - a Race to Save the Planet on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W Northwest Hwy in Dallas. The top runner receives a gift card to Snappy Salads.
'Dear President Obama' documentary tours North Texas
April 18, 2016
Frack drilling is an ever more contentious issue in North Texas, and this week a documentary film of local people living on its frontlines, including the Barnett Shale, arrives here. Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now screens Wednesday, April 20, in Denton at University of North Texas and Thursday, April 21, in Fort Worth at The Museum of Modern Art, two stops on its cross-country tour.
Corporate leaders to partner with environmentalists for Earth Day 50 Challenge
Top corporate leaders and environmental activists have been invited to the second annual Earth Day 50 Challenge at Earth Day Texas on April 22-23. Photo courtesy of Facebook.com/EarthDay50Challenge.
April 12, 2016