North Texas

Jan 16 2017, RITA COOK

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.

Jan 16 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

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

Jan 13 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

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.

Jan 10 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Jan 09 2017, Julie Ryan

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.

Jan 06 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

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.

Jan 03 2017, RITA COOK

Fort Worth teen helps city assess multifamily recycling program

Debbie Branch of the city of Fort Worth and Trinity Valley High School senior Lara Turan presented the results of Turan's multifamily recycling study at the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling Summit in San Antonio in October. Courtesy of Debbie Branch.

Jan. 3, 2017

Like other professions, a career in environmental services can begin with an internship. It's a win-win for organizations who provide the opportunity for young students to gain some real-life experience and get help from additional staff in the process.

Jan 02 2017, RITA COOK

Dallas artists explore recycling, conservation in 'Book Forest' exhibit

Book Forest created by the Dallas artist named VET and Sheila Cunningham is on display at the Irving Arts Center until Jan. 29.

Jan. 2, 2017

For nature lovers who like to read, the whimsical installation on display until Jan. 29. at the Irving Arts Center will make you smile.

The Dallas artists who created "Book Forest" also hope to make viewers think about the interdependent relationship of books and trees and the environmental issues surrounding them.

Dec 28 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Year in Review: North Texans made headlines in 2016 for eco-friendly strides

While the year ended with a fossil fuel-loving president-elect and cabinet waiting to take office and threatening to rollback environmental progress, locally there was much to rejoice about in 2016. For North Texas, the year was packed with pioneering achievements from local activists, entrepreneurs and other greenies.

Dec 28 2016, AMY MARTIN

North Texas Wild: Smart phone apps enhance your connection to nature

Amy Martin has compiled the ultimate nature app guide. Photo courtesy of StarWalk. This article originally published Aug. 8, 2016.

North Texas Wild Ever seen someone out in nature with the nose to a smart phone? It may not be a case of social-media addiction. More likely they’re using an app to enhance their outdoor experience. Whatever your nature need, there’s an app for that.