Dallas environmental advocate Ben Sandifer was named Citizen Scientist of the Year by the Texas Stream Team. Photos courtesy of Ben Sandifer.
Sept. 24, 2019
A local environmental watchdog was recognized by a state-wide water agency for monitoring a Dallas County spring.
Last week, the Texas Stream Team announced that Ben Sandifer had been selected as the 2019 Citizen Scientist of the Year.
The online fundraiser for North Texas charities will be held Sept. 19. You can pre-schedule a donation starting Sept. 9.
Sept. 5, 2019
Want to give North Texas green groups some love? This month is the perfect time to do it. If you donate during the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 19, your contributions will be amplified.
Last year alone, $48 million was raised through more than 157,000 gifts benefiting 2,700 local nonprofits
Frack Free Denton protesters June 2015 at the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
July 11, 2019
Austin-based Texas Campaign for the Environment provided a wrap-up of environmental outcomes of the 86th Texas Legislature at a recent Dallas gathering.
The grassroots anti-pollution group’s scorecard delivered to supporters amid drinks and light bites at Times Ten Cellars came as no surprise:
Dallas hopes to launch its Climate Action Plan on Earth Day 2020.
July 1, 2019
Dallas’ climate action plan is well underway, aiming for passage in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020.
That’s according to James McGuire, director of the city’s Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, during a recent interview with Green Source DFW at Dallas City Hall.
Dallas activists demonstrated June 1 against HB 3557 in Dealey Plaza as the bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature. Courtesy of Dallas Peace & Justice Center.
June 7, 2019
The 64th Texas Legislature’s efforts to criminalize public protest is all over — but the shouting. And the signing.
As of May 27, House Bill 3557, the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act 3, appears to be a done deal.
Members of Frack Free Denton Adam Briggle, Niki Chochrek and Tara Hunter were arrested June 1, 2015 for blocking the entrance to the Vantage Energy drill site in Denton. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
UPDATED May 24, 2019
HB 2771 allows the state to regulate the discharge of frack water into Texas lakes, rivers and streams. Photo courtesy of Storyblock.
UPDATED May 17, 2019
Texas legislators are known to unwind over a cold one after a long day’s work at the historic Scholz Garten down the street from the State Capitol. What if the brew they’re downing contained the industrial toxins that certain members support pouring into Texas lakes, rivers and streams?
Olinka Green at the Southern Sector Rising press conference at Dallas City Hall on March 20. Photos courtesy of Olinka Green.
March 20, 2019
A former youth educator turned Dallas environmental activist is finding her voice.