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Protest sign on plywood reads "We are Unarmed." Snowy landscape in background.
Nov 14 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Standing Rock film screening in Dallas to include panel

Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute will host a free screening of *Awake*, a film about Standing Rock protests, on Nov. 20 in Dallas. The event includes a panel discussion led by Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, highlighting ongoing environmental and human rights activism against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Earth displayed on a screen with "Climate Change Tour" text.
Oct 31 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Texas Climate Change Tour coming to DFW

The Texas Climate Change Tour, hosted by Public Citizen, will stop in Dallas and Fort Worth on Nov. 8-9 to raise awareness about climate change impacts in Texas. Sponsored by local environmental groups, these free events include presentations on climate data, Q&A sessions, and advocate for political action.
Power plant with smokestacks in a flat, open landscape.
Oct 17 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Luminant Energy to close Big Brown and Sandow coal plants

North Texans environmentalists are cheering the news that two notorious Texas smog monsters are meeting their demise. On Friday, Luminant Energy announced closures of its two-unit Sandow Power Plant in Milam County and its two-unit Big Brown Power Plant in Freestone County.
Group holding illuminated signs reading "Vote for the Fracking Ban" at night.
Oct 03 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

'Don't Frack with Denton' premiers Saturday at Dallas Video Fest

Back in 2014, UNT grad student and videographer Garrett Graham was following a local campaign to pass a fracking ban in Denton. As he filmed, he thought he’d hit on the ultimate feel-good environmental documentary. The ban was passed in November 2014 and the activists won.
Orange trash bags in use, with a hand placing one into a bin.
Aug 17 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Hefty plastics recovery program deserves scrutiny, says DFW air watchdog

A local air quality watchdog group recently decried a Keep America Beautiful sponsored program to dispose of hard-to-recycle plastic by incineration and other lesser known alternatives to traditional recycling. hard-to-recycle plastic by incineration and other lesser known alternatives to traditional recycling. It’s called the Hefty EnergyBag program.
Aug 01 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

State program offers help for high polluting cars

The AirCheckTexas Program may provide up to $600 to repair your vehicle or up to $3,500 toward a qualifying replacement vehicle. 

Aug. 1, 2017

A state program helps vehicle owners comply with emissions standards by providing financial assistance to repair cars or replace older models.

Yellow van and green car on a foggy road.
Jul 14 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

VW settlement could help cleanup North Texas air

VW’s restitution could be DFW’s gain. That's because part of the company’s $15 billion settlement for emissions cheating could go toward reducing air pollution in North Texas.
Aerial view of a landscape with buildings, forest, and a lake with sandy shores.
Jun 16 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

No disposal well – application for Lake Arlington site withdrawn

BlueStone Natural Resources withdrew its fracking disposal well application near Lake Arlington, alarming locals due to water safety concerns. The decision followed protests from residents and cities fearing H.B. 40 could override local bans. Liveable Arlington's Ranjana Bhandari credited community advocacy for the outcome.