Advocacy

Nov 16 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Green heros in the spotlight at Green Source DFW Awards

North Texans gathered to honor green leaders at the Memnosyne Institute's 7th annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards. The event featured awards in various categories, including journalism, innovation, activism, and community contribution, celebrating notable achievements in environmentalism.

Oct 26 2018, Julie Ryan

Sierra Club scrutinizes candidates on Texas ballot

The Sierra Club's Lone Star PAC supports state and local candidates on a nonpartisan basis. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.

Oct. 26, 2018

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.