North Texas

Oct 26 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Putting bats in the spotlight

"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.

As Halloween approaches, Jason reminds us it’s Bat Appreciation Week. For the occasion, he and his guest Ginger from Bat Conservation International dispel some of the myths about bats and show why bats are beneficial to the ecosystem.

WATCH HERE

Oct 24 2015, Julie Ryan

Keller woman says caring for orphaned wildlife is 'labor of love'

This baby bunny is one of dozens of animals MIchelle Sager's takes in every year. Photos courtesy of Michelle Sager

Oct. 24, 2015

Every spring, summer and fall, injured and orphaned wild animals turn up in people's yards and doorways. Your dog or cat may bring an infant rabbit to the back door. Walking in the park, people happen on baby squirrels fallen from their nests or left alone when the mother fell prey to a hawk.

Oct 19 2015, Julie Ryan

Famed Love Canal activist headlines Dallas conference

Lois Gibbs, who led the successful 1970s grassroots campaign against the toxic waste dump known as Love Canal, will be part of a three-day conference hosted by Downwinders at Risk Nov. 5-7.

Oct. 20, 2015

Oct 19 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Denton County high schoolers design solutions for environmental woes in North Texas

John Klingseisen’s students at Northwest High School's STEM Academy in Justin are preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering and math. But as a social studies teacher, he wanted them to ponder technology’s impact on the environment.

Oct 16 2015, Jim Schermbeck

Downwinders at Risk: Studies challenge state's indifference to smog

From Downwinders at Risk

Oct. 16, 2015

(Dallas)—Two first-of-their-kind studies on Dallas-Fort Worth smog, released in tandem today, challenge the State’s assertions that dirty air has little public health impact on local residents, and new controls on major polluters won’t make a difference.

Oct 15 2015, Dr. Pankaj Jain

Guest Op-Ed: UNT prof laments clear cutting by Atmos in Coppell

Above, Coppell homeowners found a barren landscape along Beltline Road after Atmos Energy cut down trees to protect a high-pressure gas line. Photos courtesy of Lydia Goulas.

Oct. 15, 2015

Oct 14 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Green up your jack-o-lantern

"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.

This week, Jason and his friend Jacob demonstrate eco-friendly tips for pumpkin carving.

WATCH HERE.

Oct 13 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Veggie Fair to show fun side of plant-based dining

The Texas Veggie Fair aims to show folks there’s a lot more to a plant-based diet than salads. Attendees will find all their favorite comfort foods prepared vegetarian style at the annual fest. For vegans and vegetarians, it’s a plant-based Disneyland, where the vegan cheese fries, corn dogs and cupcakes flow.

Oct 12 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Food waste in North Texas on the table at free forum

Food waste in the U.S. has increased dramatically over the last 50 years. According to a Washington Post article, Americans throw out three times more food now than they did in 1960. Local sustainability advocates say it's time to address the issue in North Texas.

Oct 09 2015, RITA COOK

Kids to learn healthy habits in new ‘Teaching Garden’ at Dallas Farmers Market

From left, Peggy Papert, “Farmer” Kim Aman and Sarah and Lee Papert helped launch the Dallas Farmers Market Teaching Garden last weekend. The garden is named after Peggy and Lee’s mother, “Mama” Ida Papert, a longtime Dallas Farmers Market supporter. Photos by Ashley Tobar.

Oct. 9, 2015

The first seeds will be planted at the Dallas Farmers Market's new Teaching Garden on Saturday with the goal of growing an appreciation for a healthier lifestyle in local youth.