North Texas

At least 26 U.S. states and many cities have banned gasoline-powered landscaping equipment due to noise and emissions. Texas allows them, but The Greener Good in Dallas-Fort Worth uses electric equipment for quieter, eco-friendly services. This startup is gaining prestigious clients and promoting industry change.

A chlorine spike caused the death of over 4,000 fish in Bedford’s Boys Ranch Lake. The source remains under investigation, halting restocking. Officials are removing the dead fish, and public access to the park is restricted. Past similar incidents involved water main breaks and chlorinated water leakage.

A prairie visit led to 52 chigger bites from brief exposure due to deviating from a paved path. Key chigger prevention tips include staying on trails, using repellent, and brushing off clothes. Chiggers' vile larval bites are treatable with proper skin care. Sulfur soap and urea aid healing, while loose, protective clothing deters bites.

"Buzzed!" is a sci-fi/horror musical satire by CJ Critt, set in the 1950s, tackling climate issues through a humorous tale involving honeybees, students, and a power-mad major. Featuring vibrant performances, diverse music, and inventive props, it runs July 24-27 in Dallas for audiences 14 and up.

The Village Creek Drying Beds in Fort Worth closed to the public due to oil cleanup efforts, affecting local bird-watchers. While officials reported no public threat from the spill, residents worry about wildlife impacts.

Bill Hitch couldn't believe it when he saw it- there was a long linear bulldozed gash in the woods - trees toppled, green intimacy obliterated on the narrow intimate trail of Fred E. Harris Greenbelt.

Tucked behind the Dallas Zoo, the Native Plant Propagation Center, launched in 2022 by the Texas Conservation Alliance and the Dallas Zoo, promotes biodiversity by propagating over 30,000 native plants. It supports restoration projects, educates the public, and fosters partnerships to integrate native plants and ecological awareness into urban settings.

A survey in Downtown Dallas by Texas Conservation Alliance highlights migrating birds dying from building collisions. The initiative, part of the Lights Out Texas campaign, focuses on reducing light pollution and advocating for bird-safe glass. The effort has sparked local actions, seeking policy changes for safer urban environments for birds.

Fort Worth collected 9.5 million pounds of litter since October 2024, aiming to reach 20 million pounds by 2025's end, with efforts involving city staff, contractors, and volunteers. Initiatives like street sweepers, UpSpire crews, and events like the Cowtown Cleanup support this goal. Increased collections are expected.

Developers once considering wind and solar for server farms now plan on-site gas-fired power plants for AI platforms, bypassing the grid. This trend, supported by government policy, secures high gas demand, increasing pollution and emissions while straying from renewable energy goals.