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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dallas student film contest focuses on straw pollution

EarthxFilm's annual student film contest encourages filmmakers aged 12-21 to create 60-second films on the theme "Straw-Less Summer," highlighting the environmental harm of single-use plastics. The deadline is August 1, 2018, with prizes up to $500. This initiative raises awareness and promotes sustainable practices.

DFW climate lobbyists report progress on latest DC trip

The Texas delegation of Citizens' Climate Lobby took more than 1,000 handwritten letters to Sen. Cruz’s office and nearly as many to Sen. Cornyn’s office. Photos courtesy of CCL DFW.

June 26, 2018

Local activists from Citizens’ Climate Lobby were upbeat after returning from CCL’s annual June Lobby Day in Washington. Earlier this month, they joined 1,300 volunteers from the nonprofit on its annual trek to DC to lobby Congress for climate action.