Advocacy

Oct 03 2018, Julie Ryan

DFW air network gets green light from Dallas committee

The North Texas Clean Air Network was unanimously approved by Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life Committee to go to the full Council for consideration in December. Images courtesy of DFW ARC.

Oct. 3, 2018

Good news for North Texas lungs! Last week, a local consortium working for air monitoring won a victory.

The North Texas Clean Air Network was unanimously approved by Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life Committee to go to the full Council for consideration Dec. 12. QoL will brief Council on Dec. 5.

Sep 26 2018, Julie Ryan

Dallas Council votes to develop Climate Action Plan

A coalition of local environmental activists pushed for the Climate Plan amendment to be included in the Dallas city budget. Courtesy of Rita Beving.

Sept. 26, 2018

Dallas City Council and mayor responded last week to environmentalists' push for a city climate action plan. The Council gave unanimous approval of the environmental initiative at the final City budget vote Sept. 18.

It was a 180-degree turn from past eras at City Hall.

Sep 12 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

TCEQ hearing on VW settlement to be held in Arlington

The Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance invites environmentalists to attend the TCEQ hearing on the Texas Volkswagen Settlement Plan in Arlington, addressing over $200 million from the VW emissions scandal. A pre-hearing conference call will be held on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. to prepare attendees.

Sep 01 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Voting for Green Source DFW Awards ends Sept. 30

Voting for the 7th annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards runs until Sept. 30. Categories celebrate North Texas' green movement contributions. Results announced on Nov. 15, chosen by judges from top three finalists in each category. Vote daily. For inquiries, contact Julie@GreenSourceDFW.org.

Aug 28 2018, Julie Ryan

Dallas climate action plan clears first hurdle

Dallas City Council's Quality of Life committee passed an amendment to adopt a climate action plan on Monday. Photo by Storyblock.

Aug. 28, 2018

On Monday, the city of Dallas set in motion the process for creating a climate action plan with the approval of a budget amendment by the Council’s Quality of Life Committee.

Calls for an environmental plan that includes a climate action plan had been raised by environmentalists at City Council town hall meetings held during the month of August.

Aug 22 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Volunteers needed to audit commercial trash in Dallas

The Texas Campaign for the Environment seeks volunteers for a waste audit of Dallas businesses, involving sorting and analyzing trash to aid recycling program expansion. The project is from September 26 to October 6, funded by a Meadows Foundation grant, offering experience in sustainable practices and potential Green Business Certification. Interested parties can apply online.

Aug 13 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Kroger suspends ties to Collin County egg supplier

Kroger announced it is suspending ties to Mahard Egg Farm, based in Prosper in Collin County, after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released video footage showing hens caged with dead hens that had apparently died of heatstroke and hens beaten to death at one of its facilities.

Aug 07 2018, Julie Ryan

Resilient Dallas plan reveals environmental goals

A multi-year plan to make Dallas a more resilient city was revealed at Dallas City Hall last week. Courtesy of Storyblock.

Aug. 8, 2018

A major, multi-year plan to make Dallas more equitable, prosperous and greener called Resilient Dallas was revealed at Dallas City Hall last week.

Jul 09 2018, Julie Ryan

Nature Conservancy targets Dallas air pollution

The Nature Conservancy is partnering with Dallas' Office of Environmental Quality to tackle air quality, childhood asthma, and school absenteeism. Their Breathe Easy Dallas project will collect data from nine schools to inform interventions, aiming to offer a model for high-risk areas, emphasizing local action over federal reliance.

Jul 01 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Voting to start soon for 2018 Green Source DFW Awards

Voting for the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards will start soon after the digital ballot is ready. The awards include six nomination categories, with finalists selected by public vote and winners chosen by a North Texas green community panel. The winners will be announced on November 15, 2018.