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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. 

EPA to share environmental justice success stories at Dallas forum

The EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Forum in Dallas will showcase successful collaborations from June 12-13. It aims to highlight results of government, industry, and community partnerships, focusing on topics like air and water quality improvements and disaster responses, and fostering inter-state engagement.

Joppa concrete debate reveals cracks in Dallas' environmental oversight

A proposed concrete plant in south Dallas' Joppa community sparked a debate about environmental health risks and zoning decisions. Residents had mixed feelings, with some prioritizing jobs over health concerns. City Council eventually denied the permit, highlighting the lack of proper environmental assessment in city development plans.

Film depicts 'albatross' of plastic consumption

Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan spent eight years creating the film "Albatross," documenting the impact of plastic consumption on albatrosses on Midway Island. It creatively explores humanity's crossroads without dictating solutions, offering the film for free on Earth Day and World Oceans Day.

EarthX expands Dallas expo with more...of everything

Now in its 8th year, the three-day environmental expo also features five days of conferences and a 10-day film festival.

April 18, 2018

EarthX changed its name last year from Earth Day Texas to reflect its ambitions to grow. This year, event-goers will experience that growth as the three-day festival now is held in conjunction with a five-day group of conferences and 10-day film festival.

Fort Worth task force considering fee for Botanic Garden

A task force is considering a $12 admission fee for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to fund $3.7 million in infrastructure repairs. Concerns arise about accessibility for low-income visitors. The task force will make a recommendation to the City Council, with discussions ongoing through TCEA meetings.

More concrete plants for Joppa? Dallas City Council decides today

The Dallas City Council hears the case for more heavy industry in a historic community today.

[Update: 3:30 p.m. Dallas City Council rejected concrete batch plants 9-5.]

March 28, 2018

Dallas-Fort Worth has poor air quality that keeps more kids off the playground and sends more respiratory patients to the hospital per capita than most U.S. urban centers, as local, federal and health association studies of recent years show. But in some neighborhoods, where heavy industry is placed out of view to most, the air is much, much worse.

Feisty Arlington activist took on environmental issues big and small

Harriet Varnum Irby, a prominent Arlington activist, dedicated four decades to environmental causes and fought against gas drilling despite her failing health. A memorial will be held on March 17 at First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church. Contributions can be made to the Harriet Varnum Irby Fund in her memory.