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. 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.
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
"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.
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.
Lin Ellis launched Eco Friends Pest Control after 20 years of working in veternairy clinics, where she saw the harmful effects of pesticides on pets.
Oct. 7, 2015
Lin Ellis will tell you her company’s eco-friendly approach to pest control is good for people and the environment. But when she launched Eco Friends Pest Control in 2009 with her husband Mick Ellis, she was motivated by her lifelong love for animals.
Above, Kirk Miller of Richardson's home was one of the stops on the 2015 DFW Solar Tour.
Oct. 6, 2015
"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.