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Green overhaul proposed for Dallas medical district
The Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape Master Plan includes a new 25-to-30-foot-wide pedestrian bridge to connect the eastern portion of Harry Hines Boulevard and the O’Donnel Grove. Images courtesy of Texas Trees Foundation.
Jan. 25, 2017
Dallas greyhound group provides happy endings for retired racers
A greyhound fostered by the Dallas-based Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. Photo by Mark Nardecchia of Shagly Pet Photography.
Jan 24, 2017
If you have ever seen a greyhound, you know the beauty and majesty of this athletic breed of dog. Unfortunately, people have exploited their unique traits for entertainment since the first dog track opened in 1919 in California.
Comanche marker trees in Texas chronicled by Dallas tree expert
Comanche marker trees, threatened by disease and development, are chronicled in Steve Houser's book, "Comanche Marker Trees of Texas," which verifies their existence. The book, resulting from over 20 years of research, provides a taxonomy of marker trees and seeks to document them before they disappear.
DFW is first airport in North America to reach carbon neutral milestone
Courtesy of DFW Airport.
Jan. 16, 2017
Every day thousands of travelers from around the globe pass through the halls of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with its five terminals, nearly 2,000 flights a day and a 24/7 open status.
In fact, the 17,000 acres of land that the airport sits on is larger than this island of Manhattan. So with a size of that magnitude, it is significant to consider DFW Airport’s efforts to focus on environmental issues.
North Lake honor society seeks funds for green upgrades
The Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at North Lake College has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for improvements to its 8-year-old community garden. Donation deadline is Jan. 31. Photos courtesy of North Lake College.
Jan. 16, 2017
TCU Frogs jump in to save rhinos
Some students at Texas Christian University, whose mascot is the endangered horned frog, have leaped into the efforts to stop poachers in South Africa from killing off the world’s rhino population.
Ecosystem's survival tied to prevalence of native plants, author says
Native plants have been touted for their water saving properties and importance to pollinators in recent years but a professor of entomology and wildlife ecology says the need for native plants is more dire than many experts have let on.
Dallas tree advocates say city's new urban forestry unit is 'big deal'
The creation of a staffed forestry division in Dallas is the dream of city’s Urban Forestry Advisory Committee. Photos courtesy of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee.
Jan. 9, 2017
Dallas launched its new Urban Forestry Division Jan. 1, joining Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, all cities with professionally staffed forestry programs or departments.
Flint heros headline conference tailored to North Texas activists
Melissa Mays and Nayyirah Shariff, who exposed Flint’s water crisis, will speak at the Root and Branch Revue in Dallas, urging mistrust of officials and promoting activism. This multi-day event empowers local activists with workshops on environmental justice and community organizing, emphasizing citizen science and political accountability.