Natural plant dyes workshop to dip into colorful lessons
The Johnson County Herb Society hosts a Natural Plant Dyes Workshop on June 4 in Cleburne. Photo courtesy of Lorelei Caracausa.
May 31, 2016
North Texas
Local expert tailors free solar classes to professionals in related fields
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.
#ExxonKnew protest puts Dallas activists in national spotlight
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.
Green Tip Guy: Renewable power for your flashlight
Jason filmed green tips last week at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment in Dallas.
PTA parent orchestrates creation of Skyview Harmony Garden
Skyview Harmony Garden, conceived by Sarah Greenman, PTA president at Skyview Elementary, serves as an outdoor learning and musical space. Developed with community support, it features raised beds, a pollinator garden, and musical instruments, benefiting students, including special needs, and the community by promoting nutrition education.
Greenies gather at Bachman Lake for second annual Run for the Environment
Runners break out of the starting gate at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on May 21, 2016 at Bachman Lake Park. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux. See slide show on link below.
Breeze Energy to award year of 'clean' electricity for best trash makeover
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.
Green Tip Guy: All-natural sunscreen?
Jason tests the effectiveness of using coconut oil as a sunscreen.
Dallas ecopreneur upcycles billboards into trendy bags
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.
North Texans to rally in Dallas for Exxon investigation and divestment
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.