North Texas

Sep 15 2015, RITA COOK

Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' program

Earth Day Texas launches a new program called Earth Day Monthlies on Sept. 17 with a panel discussion of sustainable food.

Sept. 15, 2015

One day a year is devoted to focusing on the planet, but Earth Day Texas wants more North Texans to celebrate Earth Day every day. That’s why the nonprofit known for organizing the biggest Earth Day celebration in Texas is launching a new program called “Earth Day Monthlies.”

Sep 14 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas

In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.

Sep 08 2015, RITA COOK

QTS achieves Gold LEED certification for renovated semiconductor facility in Irving

Sept. 9, 2015

Sep 07 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas-based Shrine Circus producer drops wild animal acts from shows

An empty trailer that once hauled big cats for the Shrine Circus was the backdrop for the announcement that Dallas-based Fun Time Shows will no longer include wild animals in its shows. Bill Cunningham, CEO of Fun Time Shows, made the announcement in Lee Park in Dallas beside an empty trailer.

Sep 06 2015, Julie Ryan

National cohousing expert to speak in Dallas

Above, White Rock Crossing in Dallas is being built cohousing-style, with homes facing each other across a courtyard. Courtesy of White Rock Crossing.

Sept. 7, 2015

Sep 02 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Use Vinegar for Ironing

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

Sep 01 2015, RITA COOK

Fort Worth company upcycles old pallets into green building material

PalletSmart in Fort Worth makes furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material. Photos courtesy of PalletSmart.

Sept. 2, 2015

Aug 31 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New textbook by DCCCD authors chronicles history of unsustainability in America

Students at Dallas County Community College District will be looking at American History through the lens of sustainability, thanks to a supplemental textbook created by DCCCD staff and faculty.

Aug 31 2015, RITA COOK

Drive Green: 2015 BMW i3 hybrid goes the distance

BMW i3 Range Extender hybrid has a 150-mile range. Photo by Rita Cook.

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug 24 2015, AMY MARTIN

North Texas Wild: Citizen scientists document urban wildlife on iNaturalist

iNaturalist is a place where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature lovers and learn about the natural world. Courtesy of iNaturalist.

Aug. 25, 2015