North Texas

Solar engineer Dan Lepinski is teaching free solar classes throughout Texas, starting June 7-8 at Cedar Valley College in Lancaster. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.

May 31, 2016

Solar power is growing faster than ever in Texas. In 2015 alone, investments in solar increased by 50 percent over 2014. 

In terms of power, Texas installed 207 Megawatts of solar electric capacity in 2015, bringing the aggregate total to 534 Megawatts, according to industry analysts.

The Dallas chapter of Code Pink was one of a dozen regional organizations represented at last week's #ExxonKnew rally. Photos courtesy of Linda Cooke.

May 30, 2016

On Wednesday, North Texans rallied outside ExxonMobil’s annual shareholder meeting in downtown Dallas while inside shareholders’ efforts to hold Exxon accountable for its role in climate change made small progress – one resolution won, of 9.  

Jason filmed green tips last week at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment in Dallas.

Photos courtesy of Julie Thibodeaux.

May 23, 2016

All you trash picker-uppers and dumpster divers take note. You can win a year’s worth of wind energy by refurbishing your finds or turning them into art or home decor.

Dallas-based Breeze Energy, a 100 percent Texas wind energy company, is sponsoring a contest in an effort to make the public become more “green conscious,” with first prize being a free year of Breeze Energy and second prize a Breeze Beach Cruiser custom bike designed by Villy Custom.  

Jason tests the effectiveness of using coconut oil as a sunscreen. 

May 17, 2016 

Lisa Walter Rasley has found a way to turn an advertising byproduct into a cool eco-friendly accessory.

Rasley is the founder of  Dallas company called Banner Theory that makes purses and bags from vinyl billboard banners.

Photo courtesy of Rex Curry/Greenpeace.

May 17, 2016

On May 25, two hours before ExxonMobil shareholders convene their annual meeting at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, 100 climate activists are expected to rally outside the center, asking the state to investigate Exxon for a 20-year campaign of public and shareholder disinformation and calling on investors to divest their Exxon shares.

A city sign designates a protected wildflower area at Lake Cliff Park. Photos by Monica Johnson.

May 13, 2016

The city of Dallas wants to give wildflowers more real estate.

Texas wildflowers, such as bluebonnets, primrose and Indian blanket, are more than just pretty scenery. They are vital sources of food and shelter to pollinators such as butterflies, bees, moths, birds and bats.