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May 09 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Eco-friendly Mother's Day gifts from local green retailers

May 10, 2017

Sunday is Mother’s Day and if your mom is as hip as you are, surprise her with an eco-friendly gift from a local merchant. When you shop local and go green, you honor not only your own mom but also this amazing planet that cares for us all. Mom will love you for it and so will Mother Earth!

Worker in safety gear carrying solar panel near IKEA store.
May 09 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

IKEA to install solar panels atop new Grand Prairie store

IKEA plans to install a 1.25 MW solar array atop its new Grand Prairie store in Texas by summer. The system will include 2,800 SunPower panels, generating roughly 2,000,000 kWh annually. This marks IKEA's 48th U.S. solar project, reinforcing its sustainability efforts and investment in renewable energy.
Yellow and purple flowers in a garden.
May 09 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

It's garden tour time in North Texas

Spring in North Texas marks garden tour time, showcasing diverse landscaping from water-intensive to xeriscaping, inspiring local home gardening. Highlighted tours include Denton County Master Gardener's, Dallas's White Rock East, Fort Worth's Hidden Gardens, and Celina's Country Garden. A rugged option is the Texas Prairies Bus Tour in Central Texas.
Brown butterfly with eye-like patterns on wings, resting on sandy ground.
May 08 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

DFW wins nationwide iNaturalist Challenge 

In a surprising victory, DFW citizen scientists won the nationwide iNaturalist Challenge, surpassing San Francisco. Over 500 North Texans made 24,000 observations, with Sam Kieschnick leading the effort and highlighting the importance of these records in showcasing local biodiversity. The competition spurred enthusiasm and highlighted species like the showy pink primrose.
May 03 2017, Jim Malewitz

West Texas nuclear waste project on hold – for now

Above, An overhead view in 2012 of Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists' low-level radioactive waste storage facilities near Andrews, Texas. Photo by David Bowser/Texas Tribune.

May 3, 2017

By Jim Malewitz and Kiah Collier
Texas Tribune

A proposal to bring the nation’s spent nuclear fuel to West Texas appears to be on the ropes.

Three people hold a banner for environmental justice during a protest march.
May 03 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

North Texas Climate March in Dallas debuts new coalition

In Dallas, about 300 people marched from Dealey Plaza to the EPA office during the North Texas People's Climate March, coinciding with President Trump's 100th day in office. This event, organized by the new Coalition for Environmental Justice - North Texas and including various partners, marked the coalition's first local activism effort.
Heron standing by a wooden fence near water.
May 02 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Audubon-certified golf course in Arlington is 'birdie' friendly

Tierra Verde Golf Club in Arlington, an Audubon-certified sanctuary, harmonizes golf with nature. With sustainable practices protecting wildlife and habitats, it offers green space amidst urban sprawl. Renowned for bird species and eco-friendly design, the course balances ecological preservation and recreational pursuits.
May 02 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

Nonprofit aims to brighten South Dallas with solar training

Students test irradiance outside the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Dallas. The class was participating in Good Faith Impact's solar installation training held last month. Photos courtesy of Good Faith Impact.

May 1, 2017